Mustang V6-3.8L VIN 4 (1998)
Radiator Hose: Service and Repair
Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses
REMOVAL
Radiator hoses should be checked as directed in the applicable Maintenance Schedule. Replace whenever they become cracked, rotted or have a
tendency to collapse.
Drain the radiator and slide the clamps onto hose at each end of the hose to be removed. Slide the hose off the radiator connection and the water hose
connection (upper hose) or the water pump (lower hose).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Reposition the clamps beyond the bead and place in the center of the clamping surface of the connections. Constant-tension hose clamps
must be installed inside the alignment marks or engine coolant leaks and engine damage may occur.
Position the clamps at least 51 mm (2 inches) from each end of the hose and slide the hose on the connections.
Fill the radiator with the recommended 50/50 mixture of Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA or -B. in Oregon F5FZ-19549-CC, in
Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A and water. Operate the engine for several minutes then check
the hoses and connections for leaks.
