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Thermostat replacement

Tiny
KELBAR09
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  • 2003 FORD THUNDERBIRD
  • 3.9L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 106,000 MILES
The other day, while driving, got hot, gauge to top, stopped, it cooled and was able to get home. Thinking thermostat. Is there way to visually check and if need replacing?
can I just replace thermostat (housing looks good)? Checked some auto parts stores, can only get full kit for around $50.00. If can only replace thermostat, what type some I have seen online do not exactly match up to what is there.
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Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 AT 11:49 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Yes replacement thermostats look a little different but do the same job. Here are tow guides that might be able to help you get the problem fixed.:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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