How do you replace antifreeze in a 1995 ford crown vic there appears to not be a radiator cap on this car?

Answer 1

On this model you should have the coolant tank on the passenger side inside fender wall. The cap is there, and the hose runs into the rad. The easiest way to do the job. With engine cold, remove the lower rad. hose from the rad. Open the coolant refill cap, let it drain. A good flush would not hurt. Remove one of the heater hose's at the fire wall, does not matter which one, just try not to damage the hose or pipe. Insert a garden hose in the heater hose and let it flow, then insert it into the heater core metal line and let it flow. You will clean the heater core and the engine block and rad. this way. When this is done, put the heater hose back on, but do not tighten it just yet. You will need at least 2 gallons of coolant. There will still be some water in the engine so use pure, fill the rad. tank as much as possible with the engine off. This done, now start the engine and open the heater to full inside the car. The coolant will start to circulate so keep adding coolant into the rad. tank till it is full. Once the thermostat opens more coolant will be needed so keep it topped up. Once this is all done, engine at operating temp. slowly open the heater hose slightly to let the air out. Do this several times till both hoses become hot. Yes, coolant will come out also, that's ok. Just top up the rad. tank. Try not to breath in the fumes, the coolant will drop onto the exhaust and cause smoke. Job done, tighten hose clamps, check for leaks.