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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012TAURUS FWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEHOSESCOOLANT LINE/HOSESERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Taurus FWD V6-3.5L
Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Taurus FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Coolant Inlet Pipe - 3.5L
NOTE: LH cylinder head, upper and lower intake manifold are removed for clarity.
Removal
1. Remove the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to Thermostat Housing Service and Repair.
2. NOTE: The cylinder heads are removed for clarity.
Remove the coolant tube.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
Installation
1. NOTICE: Use Motorcraft(R) Specialty Green Engine Coolant or Motorcraft(R) Specialty Orange Engine Coolant. Use the same type of coolant that was originally used to fill the cooling system. Do not mix coolant types. Mixing coolant types degrades the coolant corrosion protection and may damage the engine or cooling system.
NOTICE: Motorcraft(R) Specialty Green Engine Coolant is very sensitive to light. Do NOT allow this product to be exposed to ANY LIGHT for more than a day or two. Extended light exposure causes this product to degrade.
NOTE: Apply clean engine coolant to the O-ring seals prior to installation.
NOTE: The cylinder heads are removed for clarity.
Using new O-ring seals, install the coolant tube.
2. Install the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to Thermostat Housing Service and Repair.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.