2001 ford ranger thermostat repair

01-15-2010, 12:16 PM	#1
bshott Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: palm bay fl Posts: 1	2001 ford ranger thermostat repair i was told by a person, that the thermostat is located at the bottom hose, is this correct?

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01-15-2010, 01:01 PM	#2
Bondo Master General ReEngineer     Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chaumont River, Ny. Posts: 2,486	2001 ford ranger thermostat repair Nope,... T-Stats are located in the T-Stat Housing, on the motor end of the Top radiator hose...

01-16-2010, 10:09 AM	#3
Thurman Household Handyman   Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 2,015	2001 ford ranger thermostat repair Errr, with all due respect "Bondo", there are many T-stats which are located at the block where the bottom radiator hose connects on some of today's vehicles. I don't know about the '01 Ranger, but do know about the '03-'05 T-Blazer with the I-6 engine. You even have to remove the alternator to change the T-stat. David

01-16-2010, 11:15 AM	#4
brokenknee Safe, Most of the Time!!     Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MN Posts: 652	2001 ford ranger thermostat repair Here is the link I pulled the picture from. It explains the complete procedure. This is for a 4.0L OHV V6 if that is what you have. http://www.ford-forums.com/ford-expl...0l-ohv-v6.html __________________ "Clarity to Agreement" Dennis Prager Picture/Photo Pitcher/Carafe ------- Where/Someplace Were/Be