ford premium gold coolant , also mask the dealer about the diesel coolant additive
The type of coolant to use on a Ford 7.3 diesel is Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. Motorcraft Gold provides optimal protection for the engine.
Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant- dealer only item
I was looking at the 2002 Ford F-150 Owner Guide and it ORIGINALLY came with either the : Motorcraft Premium engine coolant ( green - colored ) meeting Ford specification ( ESE - M97B44 - A ) or Motorcraft Premium Gold engine coolant ( yellow - colored ) meeting Ford specification ( WSS - M97B51 - A1 ) What color is in your engine coolant reservoir ?
According to the Owner Guide , from the factory it came with either : Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant ( green - color ) Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ( yellow - color ) Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 . Check the engine coolant reservoir . It is a 50 / 50 mix of coolant and distilled water from the factory
According to the 2008 Ford Escape Owner Guide : Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with bittering agent ( yellow colored ) meeting Ford Specification ( WSS-M97B51-A1 )
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine coolant (yellow colored) or similar but must be yellow
The answer is a definite no. Ford specifically states in their manulas and maintenance guides that Motorcraft Premium Gold coolant is not to be mixed with any other type of coolant, including their own Premium Orange and Premium Extended Life Green coolants. Dex-Cool and other "Universal" orange and green coolants are not to be mixed either, as these do not contain the specified additives Ford requires for continued cooling, anti-corrosion, and seal lubricating capabilities.
Ford Premium Gold Propylene Glycol only - the gold stuff. The Green ethylene glycol will damage it. Go to Ford parts department or fordparts.com and order it. It is good for 100k miles. The rule has been if it came with the Premium Gold "Yellow" coolant, then refill it with that. Contact your local ford dealership to confirm.
A 2003 Ford Expedition will take 5 gallons to refill the radiator. Ford recommends you use Motorcraft Premium Gold engine coolant.
The Owner Guide shows Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ( yellow-colored ) Ford specification ( WSS-M97B51-A1 ) But also shows to add the coolant that was originally in your vehicle
I was looking at the 2001 Ford Ranger Owner Guide and it shows that Ford used two types : Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant ( green colored meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A ) or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ( yellow colored meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 ) The Owner Guide also shows ( add the coolant type that the vehicle was originally equipped with ) I guess that is fine if you are the original owner and have never changed to a different color antifreeze