According to the 2000 Lincoln LS Owner Guide :
It came from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water and GREEN
color antifreeze ( meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A )
what type of radiator fluid does a 2000 ford ranger take?
the red coolant. the pink coolant is used for newer model.
Orange
Red, 5 year, HOAT type.
mercon V only
1995-2000 uses green. 2001-2005 uses red.
R134a
DEX Cool
Dexcool
GreenGreen
Look at the radiator, it should be in the front. It has a cap on it, take it off and you can put coolant in side.
I have a 2000 Lincoln Ls with 197,000 miles on it. So to answer the question, it will last as long as you take care of it and maintain it correctly.