1997 Ford Ranger changing a thermostst

140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NOBEAN
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what do i need to do to get to the housing to have the access to change thermostat
Oct 4, 2009 at 3:46 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I'm not sure I understand your question. If you follow the upper radiator hose from the radiator to the engine, it will lead you to the t-stat housing. THere are 2 bolts that hold it on. Just remove them and the housing will come off exposing the t-stat.
Oct 28, 2020 at 5:30 AM
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