Typically they'll be like 1/2 of a round shape - with the big fat radiator hose attaching to that side. Might even have a second, smaller hose coming off it.
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Next to the thermostat housing.
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I am not completely familiar with the Taurus, but if you follow the top radiator hose (thick one) back to the engine block, the housing should be located at the point where this hose meets the block. The thermostat is located here inside the Thermostat Housing.
Follow top radiator hose to the engine to locate the thermostat housing. The thermostat will be inside the housing.
thermostat on a ford 2002
on top of the thermostat housing.
On a 1999 Ford Taurus with a 3.0 DOHC 24-valve engine, the thermostat is located at the engine's front, near the water pump. You'll need to remove the upper radiator hose and the thermostat housing to access it. It's typically secured with bolts, so you'll need the appropriate tools to remove the housing to replace or inspect the thermostat.
take off the air manifold, and under it is a big black box (thermostat housing), take off thermostat housing gasket (smaller black piece on top of housing and thermostat is inside it.
it is on the top of the thermostat housing on the drivers side of the engine
The Ford puma thermostat housing is on the side of the engine, with two hoses connected to it. Be sure to replace the gasket when installing the housing.
thermostat housing on the side of the engine block
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