Edge FWD V6-3.5L (2007)
54. NOTE: Dispose of Motorcraft(R) Engine Cooling System Cleaner VC-11/water mixture in the same way as coolant in accordance with local, state
and federal laws.
Allow the radiator to drain completely (degas bottle cap should be OFF).
55. Fill the degas bottle completely with fresh water and allow the radiator to drain.
(NEW!) 56. Close the radiator drain and install the degas bottle cap.
57. Place an empty 5 gallon bucket on the floor in front of the vehicle.
58. Remove the flush tool kit drain hose from the flush tool kit bucket and place the drain hose into the empty shop bucket.
59. Install pinch-off pliers on the upper and lower radiator hoses as close to the radiator outlets as possible. See Figure 10 and Figure 11.
60. NOTICE: Do NOT allow the flush tool kit bucket to run low or empty during the post-rinse and fill procedure. This will allow air to enter into the
cooling system and cause an overheating condition.
Keep the fresh water hose in the tool kit bucket and monitor the water level. Do not allow the bucket to run low or empty.
61. Connect air supply to the pump.
62. Allow a minimum of 10 gallons of water to flush through the engine and out the drain hose into the shop bucket on the floor. It will be necessary to
disconnect the shop air supply from the pump to eliminate the water flow from the drain hose while emptying the shop bucket.
