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1998 Ford Explorer Thermostat Guide

This document provides instructions for removing and installing the thermostat on a 1998 Ford Explorer with a 4.0L SOHC engine. It outlines partially draining the cooling system, removing splash shields and air cleaner tubes, and then removing the upper radiator hose, water outlet adapter, and thermostat. The instructions note to inspect and replace the O-ring seal if needed before reversing the removal steps to install the new thermostat.

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1998 Ford Explorer Thermostat Guide

This document provides instructions for removing and installing the thermostat on a 1998 Ford Explorer with a 4.0L SOHC engine. It outlines partially draining the cooling system, removing splash shields and air cleaner tubes, and then removing the upper radiator hose, water outlet adapter, and thermostat. The instructions note to inspect and replace the O-ring seal if needed before reversing the removal steps to install the new thermostat.

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1998 Ford EXPLORER

Submodel: | Engine Type: V6 | Liters: 4.0


Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS

SECTION 303-03: Engine Cooling


REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1998 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual


Procedure revision date: 01/15/2003

Thermostat4.0L SOHC
Removal and Installation
1.

Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.

2.

Remove the bolts and the accelerator control splash shield.

3.

Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303-12.

4.

Remove the upper radiator hose.

5.

1.

Remove the bolt.

2.

Disconnect the hose clamp.

3.

Position the hose aside.

Remove the bolts, water outlet adapter and thermostat.


Inspect the O-ring seal. Install a new O-ring seal if necessary.

6.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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