The thermostat on a Ford Ranger is typically located in the engine's coolant housing, which is situated at the engine's front, near the intake manifold. To access it, you usually need to remove the upper radiator hose, as the thermostat is housed beneath the thermostat housing. The exact position may vary slightly depending on the specific model year and engine type, so consulting the vehicle's service manual is recommended for precise details.
There is supposed to be an engine thermostat . Do you mean that someone has removed the engine thermostat ? What year of Ford Ranger and what year ?
The most common reason an engine would run cold or take a long time to reach normal operating temperature is a thermostat stuck in the OPEN position or no thermostat at all.
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.
On a 1995 Ford Ranger : I know on the 4.0 liter EFI engine , you follow the top radiator hose from the radiator . It connects to a metal pipe which is part of the engine cooling thermostat housing that is bolted to the front of the engine . The thermostat is inside the housing
On a 1993 Ford Ranger , 4.0 liter V6 engine : Follow the top radiator hose from the radiator , it connects to a metal pipe that is part of the engine cooling thermostat housing that is bolted to the front of the engine . The engine cooling thermostat is inside the housing
I know on the 4.0 liter V6 engine you follow the top radiator hose from the radiator to a metal pipe which is part of the engine thermostat housing that is bolted to the front of the engine . The engine thermostat is inside the thermostat housing
Just follow the top radiator hose from the radiator . It connects to a metal pipe which is part of the thermostat housing that is bolted to the front of the engine . The engine thermostat is inside the thermostat housing
Follow your top radiator hose from the radiator to the engine. The top radiator hose connects to the thermostat housing on the engine . The thermostat is inside the housing
The radiator thermostat for a 2009 Ford Ranger is located in the engine compartment, near the engine block. It is typically situated at the end of the upper radiator hose where it connects to the engine. To access it, you may need to remove the upper radiator hose and the thermostat housing. Always ensure the engine is cool before attempting any repairs.
If your engine thermostat sticks open it will run cooler on your temperature gauge and you won't see the temperature gauge go up to the point where your engine thermostat opens and then the temperature gauge will show a drop in temperature , your check engine light will probably come on , your gas mileage will be less , the heat from your heater probably won't get as hot If the engine thermostat were to stick in the closed position your engine will overheat ( but there are several other causes for an engine to overheat )
On a 2000 Ford Ranger , 4.0 liter EFI , V6 engine : Follow the top radiator hose from the radiator , it connects to a metal pipe which is part of the engine cooling thermostat housing The engine cooling thermostat is inside the housing that is bolted to the front of the engine
Follow the upper radiator hose to the engine. It's in the housing on the engine.