The thermostat is located on the engine block where the upper radiator hose attaches to the block. This is an easy fix but remember to always do this with the engine cold in order to prevent burning yourself with hot coolant.
Remove the radiator hose clamp where it attaches to the block and then remove the thermostat from the block. It can be just gummed and and cleaned in a pot of vinegar in the kitchen but since its a relatively inexpensive part I would recommend just replacing it. This is also a good time to check the condition of your radiator hoses and replace them if they collapse easily under finger pressure.
Good luck !!!
ford parts . com ( no spaces ) shows 192 degrees Fahrenheit for the 4.9 liter , 5.0 liter , and 5.8 liter engines
i want to replace a 5.0 liter in a 1994 f150 with a1999 4.6 liter what will i have to do?
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Find the thermostat at the engine end of the upper rad hose. When you replace it , make sure the spring goes toward the engine.
Broken door handle. replace it.
This is a 15 year old vehicle. The thermostat is very cheap insurance. Just replace it when performing a cooling system service. Replace it by removing the old thermostat, carefully cleaning off the old gasket. Install the new gasket & thermostat, spring toward engine block, and tighten to factory specs, and no more.
on a 1993 4.9 it is just to the left of the thermostat where the radiator hose and heater core hoses go into the thermostat it has a couple of wires running into it.
In a 1996 Ford F-150 : The 4.9 liter / 300 cubic inch inline ( straight ) six cylinder 5.0 liter / 302 cubic inch V8 5.8 liter / 351 cubic inch V8 From the factory
The transmission must be removed. Not a DIY job unless you are skilled.
the transmission that is in a 1996 f150 is a 4r70w if automatic
Follow the top radiator hose to the thermostat.
The 1996 F150 owners manual shows SAE 5 W - 30 for the 5.8 L ( and SAE 10 W - 30 for the 4.9 L straight six and the 5.0 L V8 )