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The sudden failure of an inexpensive part can leave you and your vehicle stranded by the side of the road. This is especially true of the cooling system thermostat. The thermostat resides in between your engine and your radiator and acts as a temperature controlled engine coolant valve. If the valve fails, so does your cooling system and an overheated engine, and driver, often are the unfortunate end result. The good news is thermostats are inexpensive and relatively easy to replace. Thermostat Removal & Installation 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Drain and recycle the engine coolant. 3. Remove the Power Steering reservoir support bracket. 4. Remove the upper radiator hose at the thermostat housing. 5. Remove 2 thermostat housing retaining bolts and remove the housing. 6. Remove the thermostat and O-ring from the lower intake manifold. Discard the O-ring. To Install: 7. Clean the O-ring sealing surfaces. 8. Install a new O-ring, on the thermostat and position the thermostat in the lower intake manifold. 9. Place the thermostat housing on the lower intake manifold and install 2 retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm). 10. Install the power steering reservoir support bracket. 11. Fill the engine cooling system. 12. Connect the negative battery cable. 13. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature while checking for coolant leaks. 14. Road test the vehicle and check for proper engine operation. 15. Check the coolant level and add if necessary.
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Ford main pickup trucks?
The main Ford pickup trucks are the F-150, F-250, F-350.
Ford has three pickup trucks f-350 f-250 f-150 and the?
The fourth pickup is the 1/4 ton Ford Ranger
Does 1998 ford F-150 pickup have a timing belt?
no
Where is the thermostat located on a Ford F-150 XL 1993?
On a 1993 Ford F-150 : Follow the top radiator hose from the radiator . Where it connects to the engine is the engine cooling thermostat
What temp thermostat do you need for a 1994 F-150 L6?
The 1994 Ford F-150 with the 4.9 liter / 300 cubic inch inline six cylinder came from the factory with a ( 192 * F ) engine thermostat
What is the most common transportations in Canada?
A Ford F-150 pickup.
Is Ford F-150 a pickup truck?
yes because it has a bed
What does LGT CONVTNL F PICKUP mean On my 2014 F-150 pickup Title?
"LGT CONVTNL F PICKUP" on your 2014 F-150 title likely refers to the vehicle's classification as a "Light Conventional Pickup." This designation indicates that your truck is designed primarily for light-duty tasks and is classified as a conventional pickup truck. Such classifications help in identifying the vehicle type for registration, insurance, and regulatory purposes.
Where is the fuse box on 2005 Ford F-150 pickuphttpwikianswerscomQWhere is the fuse box on 2005 Ford F-150 pickup?
its on the passenger side wall
Where is the outside air temperature sensor for a 2004 ford f-150 pickup?
where is the temperature gauge sensor located in a 2005 f-150 fx4
Where are the spark plugs located on a 1999 Ford F-150 pickup?
in the heads
What is the best pickup truck to buy?
The 2009/2010 Ford F-150
