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GENERAL PROCEDURES (Continued)
Engine Cooling
7. Alternately squeeze and hold the coolant hoses
to the direct current/direct current (DC/DC)
module and the hoses connecting to the
underbody metal coolant tubes to make sure
that coolant is flowing through all of the
system.
8. Add the 50/50 coolant mix to the radiator until
the coolant level reaches the bottom of the
radiator filler neck.
9. Install the radiator pressure relief cap.
10. Turn the key to the OFF position to deactivate
the coolant pump.
11. Slowly turn the pressure relief cap
counterclockwise to the first stop, then retighten
the cap. This forms a fluid link between the
radiator and the overflow tank.
Bleed — Cooling System
1. Fill the coolant reservoir with a 50/50 mix of
coolant meeting Ford specification
ESE-M97B44-A and distilled water to the cold
mark.
2. Remove the radiator pressure relief cap.
3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position to
activate the water pump.
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2001 Ranger EV, 01/2001