1996 Bronco/F-Series

Section 03-03: Engine Cooling

1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty, Bronco Vehicles and F-250, F-350 and F-Super Duty Vehicles with 7.3L Diesel Engines Workshop Manual

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Coolant Recovery System

NOTE: Walter C. Avrea, the owner of patents 3,601, 181 and RE27, 965, has granted Ford Motor Company rights with respect to cooling systems covered by these patents.

The coolant recovery system consists of the:

Radiator coolant recovery reservoir (8A080)
Radiator overflow hose (8075)
Pressure-vacuum radiator cap (8100)

For descriptions, refer to Cooling System in the Description and Operation portion of this section.

The advantages of a coolant recovery system are:

No loss of coolant when engine is hot.
Reduced pollution due to coolant not being released from the vehicle.
Reduced air trapped in the coolant resulting in less overheating from coolant foaming, longer water pump seal life, reduced possibility of water pump impeller damage from bubbles in coolant, longer hose life, and less cooling system corrosion.