Probe V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1994)
Heater Core: Technical Service Bulletins
Heater Core - On Car Pressure Test For Warranty Claim
Article No.
97-19-11
09/15/97
COOLING SYSTEM - "ON-VEHICLE" HEATER CORE PRESSURE TEST REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY CLAIM
FORD:
1993-97 PROBE, THUNDERBIRD
1993-98 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, TAURUS
1995-98 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1993-97 COUGAR
1993-98 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE, TOWN CAR, TRACER
1995-98 MYSTIQUE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1993-98 ECONOLINE, EXPLORER, F SUPER DUTY, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER, VILLAGER
1995-98 WINDSTAR
1997-98 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER
1998 NAVIGATOR
ISSUE:
An "On-Vehicle" heater core pressure test is required before replacing any heater core within the warranty period.
ACTION:
Perform the "On-Vehicle" heater core pressure test by referring to the following heater core leak test procedure.
HEATER CORE LEAK TEST PROCEDURE
Use the heater core pressure test to determine if the heater core is leaking. Symptoms associated with a leaking heater core include:
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Engine coolant leaking into the passenger compartment
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Engine coolant blown onto the windshield during defrost operation
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Engine coolant odor inside the passenger compartment
1.
Partially drain cooling system.
2.
Disconnect both heater core hoses.
