2008 Ford Escape Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 271

Maintenance and Specifications 3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. • 2.3L coolant bleed valve 5. For the 2.3L engine ONLY, open the coolant bleed valve on the back of the engine water outlet. 6. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see above), to within the "COLD FILL RANGE" or the "FULL COLD" level on the reservoir. 7. For the 2.3L engine ONLY, close the bleed valve. 8. Reinstall the cap on the coolant reservoir. Turn the cap until it is tightly installed to prevent coolant loss. After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration. Refer to the Checking engine coolant section. If the concentration is not 50/50 (protection to -34° F [-36° C]), drain some coolant and adjust the concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration. Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level. If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system. Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. 271 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)