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1997-2004 FORD F-150
4.2L V6•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
49 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Fluid · Coolant

Coolant

for 1997-2004 Ford F-150 4.2L V6 · RWD
Fluid Type
Green ethylene glycol 50/50 (1997-2001) or Gold ethylene glycol 50/50 (2002-2004)
Spec: Ford ESE-M97B18-C (green) or WSS-M97B51-A1 (gold)
Capacity
19qt
17.97 L
Drain & Refill
15 qt
14.19 L
Change Interval
50,000 mi
80,450 km
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Notes

Coolant type changed mid-generation; 4.2L V6 cooling system capacity

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