1996 Bronco/F-Series Contents/Index
Group 03: ENGINE

Section 03-03:
Engine Cooling

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Cooling System

Oil Cooler

Coolant

Approved Coolant and Concentration

Unsatisfactory Coolant Materials and Supplementary Coolant Additives

Coolant Disposal

Electrical System

Coolant Recovery System

Radiator

Aluminum Core, Downflow

Aluminum Core, Crossflow

Cooling Fan and Fan Clutch

Thermostat, Water

Engine Oil Cooler

Engine Block Heater

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Inspection and Verification

Symptom Chart — Engine Cooling

Pinpoint Tests

Component Tests

Pressure Test

Radiator Cap Pressure Test

Thermostat, Water

Radiator Leak Test, Removed from Vehicle

Fan Clutch Test

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Thermostat, Water

4.9L (300 CID) I-6

V-8, Gasoline

Diesel

Water Pump

Constant Tension Hose Clamp

Removal

Installation

Radiator Hoses, Upper and Lower

Removal

Installation

Water Bypass Hose

5.0L and 5.8L

7.5L

Water Inlet Tube, 7.3L Diesel Only

Removal

Radiator

Aluminum Core Downflow, F-Super Duty Commercial Chassis, 7.3L Diesel

Radiator, Downflow, F-Super Duty Commercial Chassis

Radiator Coolant Recovery Reservoir

All Except 7.3L Diesel Engine

7.3L Diesel Engine

Cooling Fan Blade and Fan Clutch, Mechanical

4.9L SFI

5.0L, 5.8L and 7.5L Engines

7.3L Diesel

Radiator Drain Cock, 4.9L

Aluminum Core Radiator

Radiator Draincock All Except 4.9L

Water Temperature Indicator Sender Unit, Gasoline Engines

7.3L Diesel

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

Block Heater Wiring

Removal

Block Heater

Removal and Installation

SERVICE PROCEDURES

Transmission Oil Cooler Connection Leaks, Aluminum Radiator

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

Radiator Coolant Level Check

Coolant Condition Check

Cooling System Hoses and Clamps.

Cooling System, Draining, Filling and Bleeding

Cooling System, Cleaning

Cooling System Flush Procedure

Heater Core Back-Flushing

Radiator Cap

Radiator

Internal

Fan Blade

Coolant in Oil

Fuel in Coolant Leak

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS/EQUIPMENT