What antifreeze is compatible with Ford gold?

Use only “Motorcraft Specialty Orange Coolant”

Can you mix and match engine coolant?

The short answer is that you can mix different coolant brands and mixtures as long as they are the same type of coolant. The color doesn’t matter as much since it’s just a dye.

Is Ford yellow coolant compatible with orange coolant?

There is no need to dump out your Orange coolant and replace it with Yellow. To be clear, Ford has NOT recommended replacing the Orange coolant before the normal 6 year/100,000 mile service interval. There is no need to dump out your Orange coolant and replace it with Yellow.

Is it OK to mix Ford orange and yellow coolant?

The bulletin only address mixing yellow colored coolant with green or orange and makes no mention of mixing with the gold. Important: Do not use Motorcraft® Yellow Antifreeze/Coolant to service Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles factory-filled with any other Motorcraft® antifreeze/coolant.

What replaces Motorcraft orange coolant?

Alternatives to the Motorcraft orange antifreeze, Focus ST spec WSS-M97B44-D2 that are safe to use. Bottom line is Prestone DexCool® is a safe and readily available alternative to Motorcraft. Other alternatives are certainly available (e.g., Zerex, Peak, etc.)

Does it matter what engine coolant you use?

There are lots of different types of antifreeze and it’s crucial to understand that there is no single antifreeze that’s suitable for all makes and models. The best thing to do is to always use the antifreeze that’s recommended by your car manufacturer.

Does it matter what color coolant I use?

The truth is, color is not a reliable predictor for what type of coolant you have.

What color is Ford coolant?

The Motorcraft Premium coolant is a fluorescent green IAT coolant that used silicates as corrosion inhibitors for Ford’s cast-iron engine blocks.

Can I use Ford yellow coolant instead of orange?