Use drip pans, because coolant contains chemicals which aren't good for the soil or groundwater. Place your drip pan under the radiator - at the bottom, there'll be a screw which you can take out to drain the radiator. Once the coolant is drained, take a garden hose, insert it into the radiator and turn the water on. Crank the motor, and let the water cycle. When it comes out clean, you'll have successfully flushed out your radiator. If you're unable to take the radiator drain plug out, you can disconnect the lower radiator hose instead.
It is best to have it done professionally as they clean the cooling system as well as back flush it.
The cooling system in the 198 Expedition includes the radiator and its reservoir along with the thermostat. This system included an oil cooler as well, depending on the model purchased.
This is often caused by air being trapped in the cooling system. Get a qualified mechanic to drain, flush and refill the radiator/cooling system.
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According to the 1998 Ford Expedition Owner Guide : The engine cooling system came with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water and GREEN color antifreeze ( meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A )
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I would suggest purchasing a "flush kit" from any local auto parts store. Follow the directions on the flush kit and be sure to recycle the old coolant. It is easier than it looks.
It is important to have a diagram of the area of the car that is being worked upon. The cooling system diagram for a 1998 Dodge Dakota is found in its maintenance manual.
The 5.4 liter V8 engine , available in the 1998 Ford Expedition has a Coil On Plug ( C.O.P. ) ignition system
The easy way is to buy a flush kit from prestone ($7) and follow the directions. You will basically be splicing in a tee fitting that accepts your garden hose, and adding a can of flush to the cooling system. After 10 minutes of run time you will turn or the hose and 'backflush' the old coolant out the top of the radiator. Messy, but it works. I hope this helps you. Mark
The cooling system helps keep the car from running too hot. A diagram for the 1998 Ford Taurus cooling system can be found in the car's maintenance or repair manual.
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