1998 Ford Explorer thermostat

1998 FORD EXPLORER
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Engine Cooling problem
1998 Ford Explorer 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 287k miles
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Can I run without a thermostat in the summer?
Aug 12, 2008 at 9:57 AM
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MERLIN2021
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If you don't mind burning some estra gas at times! The engine has an engine coolant temperature sensorn and if the engine runs too cool, the PCM may increase the mixture to the rich side to compensate.
Aug 12, 2008 at 10:07 AM
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