What is Ford premium coolant?

Ford premium coolant, also known as Ford Genuine Ford Fluid VC-5 Premium Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant, is a product recommended by Ford Motor Company for use in their vehicles. It is a concentrated antifreeze/coolant that provides freeze protection down to -34°F (-36.7°C) and boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C) when mixed with distilled water in a 50/50 ratio. This coolant is approved to Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A and meets the warranty requirements set by Ford Motor Company. It is important to note that different colors or types of coolant should not be mixed in a vehicle, as it may harm the engine or cooling system components .
Please refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual or consult the FCSD Chemicals and Lubricants Quick Reference Charts for the specific coolant type recommended for your Ford vehicle. The recommended coolant may vary depending on the year and model of your vehicle.
It is worth mentioning that Motorcraft is Ford’s wholly-owned auto parts brand, and they exclusively recommend Motorcraft engine coolants for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. The Motorcraft Premium coolant, which is a fluorescent green IAT coolant that uses silicates as corrosion inhibitors, is recommended for most car makes of model year 2002 and earlier.

Is Ford orange coolant the same as Dexcool?

Is all orange coolant DexCool? There is very minimal difference between Ford Orange Coolant and Dexcool they are both full OAT {Organic Acid Technology} formulation that use 2EHA as one of the OAT inhibitors . 2EHA is a plasticizers that can ruin silicone gasket and should never be used in a car not designed for it .

Is it OK to mix Ford orange and yellow coolant?

You can mix with the orange. So you can mix yellow and orange. Without having to drain the whole system and flush it out and do all that. So if you’re like me. And you have a newer vehicle.

What is the difference between Ford Green and orange coolant?

Coolant manufacturers updated their formula and changed the color to orange to combat the corrosion in new materials. The orange antifreeze is designed to last much longer than the green antifreeze. It is recommended to be flushed out of the cooling system every 135,000 miles or every 10 years.

What coolant does Ford recommend?

Motorcraft® antifreeze/coolants meet specific Ford Motor Company engineering standards. They have been subjected to extensive in-vehicle testing in the applications for which they have been approved.

Does Ford use a special coolant?

Every car manufacturer, including Ford has developed its own coolant or requires a specific coolant that is unique to individual years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including purple blue, red, yellow, green, and orange.

Why does Ford recommend Motorcraft?

Ford recommends using Motorcraft®* motor oil for your Ford vehicle. Using the right oil helps keep your vehicle’s engine clean, reduces overall wear, and maximizes performance. Recommended engine oil specifications can be found in your Owner’s Manual under Capacities and Specifications.

Is Ford orange coolant same as DexCool?

Is all orange coolant DexCool? There is very minimal difference between Ford Orange Coolant and Dexcool they are both full OAT {Organic Acid Technology} formulation that use 2EHA as one of the OAT inhibitors . 2EHA is a plasticizers that can ruin silicone gasket and should never be used in a car not designed for it .

What happened to Ford orange coolant?

Around 2020 Ford introduced a yellow colored coolant as their factory fill and discontinued supplying the orange coolant under the “Motorcraft” label in favor of the yellow one. The yellow one is said to be compatible with the orange one.

Is Ford orange the same as Dexcool?

Is all orange coolant DexCool? There is very minimal difference between Ford Orange Coolant and Dexcool they are both full OAT {Organic Acid Technology} formulation that use 2EHA as one of the OAT inhibitors . 2EHA is a plasticizers that can ruin silicone gasket and should never be used in a car not designed for it .

Do I have to use Motorcraft coolant in my Ford?

Remember, Motorcraft offers the only antifreeze/coolants recommended by Ford engineers for use in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. These products meet specific Ford Motor Company engineering standards and are subjected to extensive in-vehicle testing.