EcoBoost F-150 Engine Cooling Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- EcoBoost
Table of Contents
EcoBoost F-150 Engine Cooling
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Materials
Name Specification Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant VC-3-B WSS-M97B44-D
Removal
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Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling – 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), General Procedures). -
Remove the LH CAC intake pipe.
Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering – 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).
- Remove the spring clip and disconnect the lower coolant hose.
- Remove the bolts and position the degas bottle aside.
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Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.
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Remove the accessory drive belt.
Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt (303-05C Accessory Drive – 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation). -
NOTICE: Cover the A/C compressor belt to prevent coolant contamination of the belt.
Completely cover the A/C compressor belt with waterproof plastic. -
Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
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Release the clamps and remove the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Remove the bolts and position the water pump outlet connector aside.
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Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
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Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
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Remove and discard the coolant pump gasket and O-ring seal.
Installation
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Install a new coolant pump gasket and Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant. Material: Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3-B (WSS-M97B44-D)
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NOTE: Components are not shown for clarity.
Install the coolant pump and tighten the bolts. Torque:
Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) Stage 2: 45° -
Connect the lower radiator hose and position the clamp. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant. Material: Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3-B (WSS-M97B44-D)
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Position the water pump outlet connector and tighten the bolts.
Torque:
Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
Stage 2: 45° -
Install the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Position the coolant pump pulley and install the bolts finger tight.
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Install the accessory drive belt.
Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt (303-05C Accessory Drive – 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation). -
Remove the plastic from the A/C compressor belt.
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Tighten the coolant pump pulley bolts. Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
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Position the degas bottle and install the bolts. Torque: 62 lb. in (7 Nm) Connect the lower degas bottle hose and install the spring clip.
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Install the LH CAC intake pipe.
Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering – 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation). -
Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling – 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), General Procedures).