www. motorcraft . com ( no spaces ) shows for a 1989 F series 4.9 L ( 300 cubic inch ) straight 6 cylinder engine Motorcraft ( RT 1139 ) 190 degree F. thermostat and ( RG 560 ) thermostat gasket
ford parts . com ( no spaces ) shows 192 degrees Fahrenheit for the 4.9 liter , 5.0 liter , and 5.8 liter engines
The water pump on a 1989 Ford F150 5.0 liter is changed by removing the engine accessories, disconnecting the radiator hoses, and removing the retaining bolts. The pump is then pulled from the block, a new gasket put in place, and the new pump installed.
where is the thermostat located on a 1989 ford tempo
The thermostat may be stuck open.
Follow the top radiator hose to the thermostat.
yes
i want to replace a 5.0 liter in a 1994 f150 with a1999 4.6 liter what will i have to do?
change thermostat
thermostat install
a/c compresser
300 horsepower
No. The F150 installation is longitudinal and the Freestar is not. That makes the manifolding incompatible.