2006 Ford Explorer radiator

2006 FORD EXPLORER
80,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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COACHKIRB
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Is it essential to get a new thermostat when replacing a radiator?
Oct 17, 2009 at 8:09 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The old theory still stands. If it isn't broken, don't fix it.

If the radiator is bad, replace it. However, if there was no problem with the thermostat, let it alone.
Oct 26, 2009 at 12:58 AM
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