Thanks so much for the video. I have a 2016 Explorer and couldn’t find any videos on how to do a flush. Question though, based on the video is replacing coolant in the reservoir and radiator enough then? Are there other parts of the cooling system that also usually get flushed, but not in this case? Thank you!
this doesn't flush everything, this is probably changing out about half the total amount. if you do this every couple of years this would be fine. if you have serious build up that needs 'flushed' out, this won't do that
Great video, thanks! So is the 07-10 different than the 11-14 in terms of the actual weep hole? My 13 has a weep hole that flows out externally by the alternator. This happens when the first of two seals gives out. There is a weep passage that flows outside of the timing cover. Once the second seal goes it's over, coolant goes right into the oil behind the timing cover at that point.
to be honest, I'm not sure..if there is an external weep hole on this engine/water pump that would be great, all I've heard is that it's internal only which is terrible
Thanks for the content, just picked up a MKX and looking for coolant flush/fill/burp tip. If your tank and coolant was so old you were worried about it why did you not change thermostat? New thermostat seems like a cheap preventative maintenance item. If you are a high miles engine ( like mine) best practice is to change timing belt, water pump, oil seals, etc. rather than remember to monitor your tank reservoir level. fyi you spent to much time talking about minutia and not how to get it done, adds little value, like telling someone how to build a Swiss watch when they ask the time of day. A real time waster on use of old OEM hose spring clamps, throw em out. I always go with SS clamps (hobo freight clamps not SS) which most big box stores sell in different sizes in a "contractor baggie", for use on my fleet of motorcycles, vehicles, and boats. My two cents.
timing chain on these, not a belt. it'll last 3, 4, 500k if the rest of it makes it that far. it is also a very difficult job given the tight location. thermostat-also not a straight forward job. not awful, but not a small block GM or Ford easy job either. no issues with it, so opted to not do any more work than needed at the time. there are some good videos on thermostat housing. depending on year, it may be plastic or cast chinesium. here's a good video if you need it th-cam.com/video/ZwQp1QLhRew/w-d-xo.html otherwise, hope you are doing OK
@@workingdad sure, chain, not a belt. However I would be skeptical of the ford chain tensioner’s ability to last that long. Also the three engine and transmission mounts seem to be a weakness. Do you have a video on that?
@@dewholdingsllc1050 no video on the engine mounts, but can tell you the bottom one seems to take the most abuse. It and the passenger side are fairly easy to change, there are many other videos on it if you need help.
Thanks so much for the video. I have a 2016 Explorer and couldn’t find any videos on how to do a flush. Question though, based on the video is replacing coolant in the reservoir and radiator enough then? Are there other parts of the cooling system that also usually get flushed, but not in this case? Thank you!
this doesn't flush everything, this is probably changing out about half the total amount. if you do this every couple of years this would be fine. if you have serious build up that needs 'flushed' out, this won't do that
Great video, thanks! So is the 07-10 different than the 11-14 in terms of the actual weep hole? My 13 has a weep hole that flows out externally by the alternator. This happens when the first of two seals gives out. There is a weep passage that flows outside of the timing cover. Once the second seal goes it's over, coolant goes right into the oil behind the timing cover at that point.
to be honest, I'm not sure..if there is an external weep hole on this engine/water pump that would be great, all I've heard is that it's internal only which is terrible
@Daddyswork its definitely a terrible design. My wife has a '10 edge. I'll look at hers and see if I can see the weep hole like I can on my '13
Any problems after replacing the tank?
no problems with the replacement tank, and now being able to see the coolant level I'll be able to tell if it starts losing coolant
@@workingdad I'm doing this on my 2013 edge after completely replacing orange to yellow
@@workingdad may I ask what brand you went with? I bought a dorman not sure if it will give me any issues
@@Brownnproud91 looking back at receipt it was SKP brand, part SK603353. probably same factory in china as the Dorman haha. I bought from rockauto
@@workingdad thanks I ended up returning the Dorman and purchased the OEM from Ford.
Thanks for the content, just picked up a MKX and looking for coolant flush/fill/burp tip. If your tank and coolant was so old you were worried about it why did you not change thermostat? New thermostat seems like a cheap preventative maintenance item.
If you are a high miles engine ( like mine) best practice is to change timing belt, water pump, oil seals, etc. rather than remember to monitor your tank reservoir level. fyi you spent to much time talking about minutia and not how to get it done, adds little value, like telling someone how to build a Swiss watch when they ask the time of day.
A real time waster on use of old OEM hose spring clamps, throw em out.
I always go with SS clamps (hobo freight clamps not SS) which most big box stores sell in different sizes in a "contractor baggie", for use on my fleet of motorcycles, vehicles, and boats. My two cents.
timing chain on these, not a belt. it'll last 3, 4, 500k if the rest of it makes it that far. it is also a very difficult job given the tight location.
thermostat-also not a straight forward job. not awful, but not a small block GM or Ford easy job either. no issues with it, so opted to not do any more work than needed at the time.
there are some good videos on thermostat housing. depending on year, it may be plastic or cast chinesium. here's a good video if you need it
th-cam.com/video/ZwQp1QLhRew/w-d-xo.html
otherwise, hope you are doing OK
@@workingdad sure, chain, not a belt. However I would be skeptical of the ford chain tensioner’s ability to last that long.
Also the three engine and transmission mounts seem to be a weakness. Do you have a video on that?
@@dewholdingsllc1050 no video on the engine mounts, but can tell you the bottom one seems to take the most abuse. It and the passenger side are fairly easy to change, there are many other videos on it if you need help.
How much fluid does it need after the flush in an ford edge/mkx? does anyone know?
I don't remember unless in video, prob 1.5 to 2 gallons, buy 3 and be ready.
I cannot find the drain plug in the 2012 Lincoln MKX, I already check several times.
@@ee7968 parts catalog lists the same drain plug/petcock, so looks like it should be there somewhere. perhaps hiding under plastic deflector shield?
@@workingdad Found it, the previous owner replace it with a black Radiator Drain Cocks. it was a little difficult to see at first.
Friendly avdvice pass on ALL doorman products especially and come from FORD master mechanics . Drive a 13 Flex limited w/ 179k miles