My 97 4.0 Ranger's thermostat is in the front of the engine. I has two bolts you have to take off. I had to replace the gasket. Leaked when I got on it hard. It's called the "thermostat housing. Thermostat is easy to replace. Great engine.
how to replace that
You need to replace the thermostat, be sure to use the same temp as the factory thermostat.
The 97 Ford Explorer thermostat is located inside of the engine inlet. The inlet is where the top radiator hose connects to the engine.
It is under the distributor. Look for the upper coolant hose (it's about an inch thick) and you will find the thermostat housing.
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Follow the bottom Radiator hose and it is behind the distributor on the drivers side.
Drain the radiator. Disconnect the top radiator hose at the engine. Remove the hose inlet, which hoses the thermostat. Remove the thermostat, replace it then reverse the process to finish the job.
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