How to Replace Thermostat in Ford F-150

How to Replace Thermostat in Ford F-150

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The thermostat sits between the engine and the radiator of your Ford F-150. It is designed to block the flow of coolant to the radiator until the engine has warmed up. Your thermostat reduces engine wear, deposits, and emissions. The following steps will guide you in the process of replacing an old thermostat.

This easy job takes thirty to sixty minutes and costs from $35 to $45 dollars. A professional will charge from $75 to $100 dollars.

This job requires a socket wrench and socket set, coolant, a new thermostat and gasket, pliers, and a drain pan.

Step One – Drain the coolant

Get under your F-150, find the drain valve and allow the coolant to drain out. You don’t have to let all of it out. You can also use a clean drain pan here in order to reuse your coolant after you’re done.

Step Two – Remove the intake piping

You’ll need to remove the intake piping from the throttle body to the airbox in order to reach the thermostat housing. Pinch the clamps using a pair of pliers and pull the piping off.

Step Three – Remove the upper radiator hose on the thermostat housing

Now, you should be able to see the clamp holding the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing. Take a pair of pliers and slip the clamp back so you can remove the upper radiator hose.

Step Four – Remove the thermostat housing

Grab your socket wrench and sockets to remove the two bolts holding the thermostat housing to the intake manifold. They are long bolts, but the threads are short.

Step Five – Replace the thermostat

Now you can reach your thermostat to replace it. Your new thermostat should come with the o-ring gasket, but if it didn’t, be sure to buy and install it before you install the new thermostat.

Step Six – Finishing up

Put everything back in the reverse of which you removed it. When it comes time to putting coolant back in, be sure to use the right coolant.
The 2004 to 2014 F-150 uses Motorcraft Gold, so you’ll need to purchase some, or you can simply reuse the coolant in the drain pan if it’s clean.

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paul scott says:

diy $35 wtf that must include beer

Nathan Kilgore says:

Shiity D.I.Y. video!

Joseph Roth says:

Great info and pics for later models, but a 1993 t-stat removal is different than what you are showing. Just FYI.

Trudie Wolfanger says:

Any vid on how to cha ge it on a 2012 f150 5.0?

Jay M says:

Doesn't look like my F-150. The radiator is blocking one of the bolts on my thermostat housing. Can't even fit a socket wrench on it.

Steve Long says:

Don't take this the wrong way, but I don't think at 1:07, you're going to "…pinch the clamps using a pair of pliers… " and be successful in removal. Maybe the audio is correct and the image is not, but I can guarantee there is a disconnect from reality there.

As the "leading Ford F-150 and Super Duty truck resource," you need to be cognizant of the fact that there are (some) stupid people watching youtube videos. When your video shows stainless, screw type hose clamps and you tell people to pinch them with pliers for removal, some folks are going to attempt to do exactly what you told them to do.

Perhaps your organization should have an actual person held responsible for the technical accuracy and safe working practices of your otherwise excellent presentations, before release to the public.

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