Where is the thermostat located on a 1998?

Easiest way to find it is to follow the lower radiator hose from the radiator from the driver’s side across the engine bay and up to the thermostat housing, or by following the upper radiator hose back to the upper intake crossover pipe, and then follow that hose forward and down to the thermostat housing.

Where is the thermostat located on a 1997 Ford Ranger?

The thermostat housing is at the end of the radiator hose on the engine. There is a bolt on the upper right, right up against the belt shroud for the camshaft.

Where is the thermostat located in a 1998 Ford Explorer?

Place the drain pan beneath the engine, below the thermostat housing. Locate the thermostat housing by following the upper radiator hose from the radiator to the housing.

Which way does the thermostat face in a car?

The shorter end (Arrow B) of the thermostat always points toward the radiator hose, and away from the engine. Therefore, the deep end (Arrow C) of the thermostat always gets installed going towards, or into, the engine.

Can you change a thermostat without draining the coolant?

No, the thermostat cannot be changed without draining the radiator. But honestly, it’s very easy to drain with the stopcock on the bottom right of the radiator. Once drained, the whole thing will go fast as the thermostat is VERY easy to get to. Buy an OEM thermostat and O-ring.

How much is a thermostat for a 1997 Ford Ranger?

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How much is a thermostat for a Ford Explorer?

Ford Explorer Thermostat Replacement Cost Estimate. The average cost for a Ford Explorer thermostat replacement is between $287 and $313. Labor costs are estimated between $94 and $118 while parts are priced between $193 and $194.