Replacing the thermostat on a 96 Ford Explorer.

[hstrahl1]

I'm going to replace the thermostat in my 96 XLT this weekend. Would like some helpful tips/pics on doing this. Thanks

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread to the stock 95-01 section. It's a simple procedure. All you have to do is reomove the thermostat housing bolts, pull off the housing, then replace the thermostat, and put the housing back on.

 

[marragtop]

If you have the 4.0 motor, I've found that it helps to remove the serpentine belt first. That way the tensioner pulley springs out of the way of the 10mm bolt (one of 3) that is the hardest to get to. Make sure you get a good direct straight shot on the bolstswhen loosening them. The last thing you want to do is bust one of them off.

 

[smurfxlt]

i did mine on my 99, it was pretty simple. just dont forget the sealant like i did lol