1996 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual - Page 353

Servicing Your Explorer 3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to turn and remove cap. 5. Stand away from the radiator opening. Hot steam may blow out or hot engine coolant may even splash out. Adding engine coolant Adding engine coolant RWARNING Be careful not to add engine coolant to the windshield washer fluid reservoir. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. When the engine is cool, add a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and water to the engine coolant recovery reservoir - DO NOT ADD DIRECTLY TO THE RADIATOR. Add straight water only in an emergency, but you should replace it with a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. 353