OEM Ford Escort Radiator

Ford Escort Radiator Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Radiator
  F5CZ-8005-A
  Q: How to service and repair the radiator on Ford Escort?

  A: The radiator repair process begins with raising the vehicle after draining its contents. First remove bolts which fasten the right-hand splash shield before disconnecting the lower Radiator Hose followed by removal of the lower oil cooler outlet tube if installed. Start by lowering the vehicle before you detach the upper radiator hose from the radiator alongside any present upper oil cooler inlet tube. First cut the connection at the Fan Motor before removing both the radiator cap along with the overflow hose (8075). To start the process remove the bolts and nuts fixing the A/C Condenser core to its brackets near the radiator top then detach the radiator and shroud assembly from the vehicle. You need to take out the bolts enabling the removal of the fan motor together with the blade and shroud assembly. Follow the reverse order of steps used for removal to install. Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (F5FZ-19549-CC in Oregon, Motorcraft CXC-8-B in Canada) or an equivalent that satisfies Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A and perform 50/50 water mixture for filling the cooling system. Begin engine operation and examine every hose system component for leaks before waiting for the water thermostat to open during engine heat-up. Stop the engine before performing maintenance on the coolant recovery reservoir by filling it with fluid to keep the minimum cold fill level.