This can be a tricky process. Unless you have some experience with vehicles, it might be best to leave to the professionals.
How do you change the thermostat in 1999 Mercury Villager
The thermostat at the engine in a 2000 Mercury Villager is located Êon the right passenger side near the middle. You should look for the jiggle valve on the thermostat that should be facing up.
To change the thermostat on a 2002 Mercury villager, pull the hose away. If the bolts do not come off, wiggle the fitting to expose the thermostat to be able to change it.
The thermostat at the engine in a 2000 Mercury Villager is located Êon the right passenger side near the middle. You should look for the jiggle valve on the thermostat that should be facing up.
Either the thermostat was not the problem, or you put it in backwards.
In front of the engine, down in the "V".
On a 1997 Mercury Villager, the thermostat is typically located on the engine, near the top of the engine block, where the upper radiator hose connects to the engine. To replace it, first ensure the engine is cool, then drain the coolant and remove the upper radiator hose. Next, unbolt the thermostat housing, take out the old thermostat, clean the mating surfaces, install the new thermostat with the correct orientation (usually with the spring side facing the engine), reattach the housing, and refill the coolant.
On the front of the engine in the center of the "V".
Do a Google search for it.
Less than ten dollars.
Not needed as the thermostat is on top of the engine on the right.
Your 1996 Mercury Villager minivan with the 3.0 L - SOHC V6 engine is designed to use The Ford Motorcraft RT 1170 thermostat ( 190 degrees F / 88 degrees C )