The engine coolant should be flushed at around 3-5 years - although I would not recommend the 5 years.
Keep an eye on coolant reservoir in the engine compartment - if there's any sign of it getting "ugly" - brownish, discolored, yucky - have the system flushed and refreshed.
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To flush the radiator of a Ford Windstar, start by ensuring the engine is cool. Remove the radiator cap and place a drain pan under the radiator's drain valve, opening it to allow old coolant to drain out. Once drained, close the valve and fill the radiator with a mixture of water and radiator flush solution, then run the engine with the heater on for about 10-15 minutes. Finally, drain the flush solution, refill with fresh coolant, and check for leaks.
The 2001 Windstar has no radiator cap. It has an antifreeze bottle.
Follow the LOWER radiator hose from the radiator . It connects to the water pump on the engine on a 1998 Ford Windstar
Check the transmission cooler, located in front of the radiator. Flush the coils with a hose to insure that air can flow to cool it.
Drain the radiator. Leaving the drain plug open, run water from a hose into the radiator and continue to flush until the out coming water is clear.
there is a drain plug on the bottom tank of the radiator
Buy a flush kit at Wal-Mart or auto parts - comes with instructions , fittings, and adaptors
could you tell me how often should coolant be added to my 1998 el.ford futura thanks
If you are under the front of vehicle,its on the bottom front of engine facing the radiator.
Transmission fluid, if you have a bad radiator.
Buy a flush kit at Wal-Mart or auto parts- comes with instructions fittings and adaptors
Flush your radiator coolant and replace thermostat