Car engine cooling system Ford Scorpio 2

Coolant circulation
The cooling system consists mainly of a radiator, a coolant pump. thermostat and fan. Coolant circulation is controlled by a thermostat. While the engine is cold, the...

Coolant — basic information
The cooling system is filled at the factory with a coolant mixture of water, FORD antifreeze and anti-corrosion additive. This prevents freezing of the liquid, the...

Coolant replacement
If the cooling system is filled with a mixture of water and antifreeze Super Plus 4 or FORD SUPER PLUS 2000 respectively, then it is not necessary to replace the coolant...

Checking the cooling system for leaks
Leaks in the cooling system and functioning of the safety valve in the radiator cap can be checked with a pressure tester. Such a device can be purchased at stores...

Removal and installation of the thermostat (OHC engine)
As the engine heats up, the thermostat opens the circulation circuit for the coolant through the radiator. If, as a result of a thermostat defect, its valve does not...

Removing and installing thermostat (DOHC engine)
Withdrawal Drain the coolant into a clean container. Disconnect the thermal switch combination plug. Loosen the clamps and remove the upper coolant hose and bleed hose....

Removing and installing thermostat (V6 engine)
Withdrawal Drain the coolant into a clean container. Loosen clamps and remove lower coolant hose -B- and heating hose -A-. Unscrew 3 securing bolts -arrows- and remove...

Removal and installation of the thermostat (diesel engine)
Withdrawal Drain the coolant into a clean container. Unscrew 3 securing bolts -arrows- and remove coolant outlet pipe together with O-ring and thermostat. Check...

Thermostat check
Slowly heat the thermostat in a bath of water. In this case, the thermostat should not touch the walls of the bath and should be completely immersed in water. Check the...

Removal and installation of the cooling fan
ONS and V6 engines Withdrawal Remove the upper fan shroud. Using a 32 mm or 36 mm bent wrench, unscrew the fan mount to the coolant pump hub. Attention: The fan mounting...

Removal and installation of the pump of a cooling liquid
The coolant pump cannot be repaired. If a malfunction occurs, the pump must be replaced. If the shaft seal is leaking, the coolant, especially when the engine is...

Removal and installation of a radiator
Withdrawal After a long vehicle run, narrow channels in the radiator may become clogged with coolant deposits and salt deposits. As a result, the performance of the...

Diagnosis of malfunctions of the cooling system
Diagnosis of malfunctions of the cooling system Malfunction: the coolant temperature is too high, the temperature gauge needle is in the red zone of the scale on the...