Summary
Motorcraft Orange coolant data, from Motorcraft's own source. Motorcraft Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant is a 50/50 premix ethylene glycol-based coolant listed by Ford Motor Company. The manufacturer lists 3 OEM or industry spec codes, including WSS-M97B44-D2.
Specifications
| Brand | Motorcraft |
|---|---|
| Maker | Ford Motor Company |
| Product | Motorcraft Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant |
| Part numbers (as published) | VC-3DIL-B, VC-3DIL-BD |
| Sizes (as published) | 1 U.S. gal., 55 U.S. gal. |
| Chemistry | not published |
| Base glycol | Ethylene glycol |
| Colour | Orange |
| Premix or concentrate | Premix 50/50 |
| OEM / industry specs listed | WSS-M97B44-D2, GMW 3420, GM 6277M |
| ASTM standards listed | ASTM D3306 |
| Service life claim | not published |
| Freeze point (as published) | -34 °F (-36.7 °C) |
| Free-of claims | not published |
| Datasheet | not published |
| Source | manufacturer page |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 |
Specs and approvals listed by the manufacturer
- Meets WSS-M97B44-D2 per Antifreeze is glycol plus inhibitors. Choose it by your vehicle's specification. (Ford)
- Meets GMW 3420 per Antifreeze is glycol plus inhibitors. Choose it by your vehicle's specification. (GM)
- Meets GM 6277M per Antifreeze is glycol plus inhibitors. Choose it by your vehicle's specification. (GM)
- Meets ASTM D3306 per Motorcraft (industry test standard)
Manufacturer wording: Approved to Ford Specification WSS-M97B44-D2. Meets or exceeds the requirements of WSS-M97B44-D2, GMW 3420 (superseded GM 6277M) and ASTM D 3306.
"Meets X per manufacturer" is our shorthand for any of the manufacturer's own phrases: meets, meets or exceeds, approved, or recommended for applications requiring. It is the manufacturer's claim, not an approval by Coolant.com or by the vehicle maker. Codes are copied as published. Some sources list codes for compatibility rather than formal approval. The wording above shows which.
What the manufacturer says it is for
Orange-colored, longer-life, ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant for use in gasoline and diesel engines, and electric motors.
Quoted from the manufacturer's page. Coolant.com has not verified fitment for any vehicle, and a listed make or year range is the manufacturer's statement, not ours.
Compatibility notes
- If your owner's manual calls for WSS-M97B44-D2, Motorcraft lists that code for this product. Read the exact wording above, and confirm against your manual.
- Colour is listed as Orange. Colour is a dye, not a spec, so two coolants of the same colour can be different chemistries. See coolant colours explained.
- Sold premixed: pour as supplied. Do not add water unless the label says to.
Note: Chemistry type is not named on the page.
Where to buy
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Sources
- Motorcraft product page (status on 22 Oct 2026: 403 to automated check; page read via fetch 2026-10-22)