98' Ford Ranger thermostat change (2.5l ENGINE)

[@raulbyrd873]

Just writing to tell you how much I value your time and experience for posting this DIY video. Very helpful. Thank you very much.

[@spiderdawg3980]

Thanks for the video. I replaced my radiator, hoses, and thermostat yesterday and was not sure how to get to the thermostat, which has always been obvious on any other vehicle I've owned. For what it's worth, with the radiator and fan shroud out of the way I had no need to remove the fan in order to get to the thermostat, although I doubt that I would have ever found the bolts without watching a video.

[@randybaker2991]

Winter gets here tomorrow and I'm ready,thanks for your video!

[@daddyosink4413]

been putting this off on my buddy's truck because we could NOT figure out how to get to it. Thanks for the vid!

[@sgtbbrown]

B Brown, now this is what I was looking for! The thermostat I was using was not fitting correctly and I did not know that you put it in the neck instead of the block. I am used to Chevy's. This is an awesome video. Thank you so much for going step by step on this. Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kixwire]

Just changed mine. Thank you for posting. It was an excellent aid. No problems at all with your help!

[@JacoZawinul]

This guy's video helped me greatly, thank you, I found the "Duralast" thermostat #30692 fitted as expected, no issues of falling out.

[@skirrtmainey2405]

Thank u. Ur right there wasn't no video for our motors and year truck. 👍

[@anthonytessandori172]

Thank you for this.. It was just what I needed.

[@coreyolb22]

Thanks for posing this video. I needed to replace my thermostat and didnt know where to start. Your video helped me out alot. Especially the bolt sizes... Great job... Thanks Again

[@Rebel9668]

Wish I could figure out how to get the left bolt on the housing started. Ya can't see up in there, the bolt is black (8mm) the housing is black and when I use a mirror all I see is black, lol.

[@davidronquille7175]

Been fighting that bolt for off and on for three hours

[@truthbtold8040]

Please be advised. I changed my thermostat. Got it back together and it wouldn't start. While pulling the Temp sensor wires back. I pulled out da crank sensor plug. I was a day away from giving up.

[@christopherrivera9988]

Hi it’s a nice video a have a same truck but I have a problem with temperature gauge and my air conditioner don’t heat you think can be that part thermostat and I have another question suppose to be can be the coolant sensor but I don know were is that can you help me I’m in trouble thanks I hope you answer

[@juliobarriga]

Dude, great video. I would not be able to do this on the outside with snow and no globes.

[@jmitsch44827]

Very good and clear instructions you should do more instructional videos you have a talent for documentary video. I enjoyed this video presentation. I just lost an engine because my thermostat got stuck closed and did not let coolant circulate, consequently the engine overheated and destroyed itself, ouch!. The temperature gauge never showed any problem because the radiator fluid temp sensor never indicated an over-heating situation at the instrument panel. That is a flaw in the Engine temperature sensing system. It seems that the radiator fluid temperature is measured only on the radiator side of the thermostat and not on the engine side, for most faults this would be fine but not for a thermostat stuck in the closed position. I am going to try using a micro processor to measure the engine block temperature to see what the relative temperature safety zone is for actual driving and sound an audible alarm if temperatures are out of normal driving parameters, Very good job on your video.

[@Jefkoz8899]

Thanks for the support, there will be more how-to videos coming, once I have more issues to fix. Thanks again

[@Jefkoz8899]

Thanks for the support, there will be more how-to videos coming, once I have more issues to fix. Thanks again

[@johnlinares8997]

thanks alot man.. this video really helped as I also have a 98 and need to change the thermostat.

[@alliebiggs]

Thanks for making this video it help me alot, Maybe now my grandfather can ride without his coat on.

[@Jefkoz8899]

No problem :) glad to help, look for more repair videos soon

[@Dcoy-um3hl]

Man, I know this video is old, but I’m really having trouble finding the thermostat you’re using here that fits properly. I also can’t find the thermostat housing gasket. Any point in the right direction would be much appreciated. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@chesterdarville7824]

Hello everyone . My housing bolts are rusted where I cant get them off . Does anyone know the size thread and length of the bolts?

[@Terak66]

Super helpful man. Thanks for the video

[@Ax4400]

👍Thank you!!! Your video is the only one covering 00Mazda B2500 2.5L engine, so I'm appreciate this video. Do we have 2 Coolant Temperature Sensors on our Thermostat Housing? Curious what brands are recommend on the senors and thermostat? Going to try make some videos for our neglected 2.5L engine😅

[@WojciechP915]

Thanks for the video. I have the exact same model truck and my gas mileage has always been sort of low, like 17 or 18 mpg around town and 20 ish on the highway. I suspect this could be why.

[@Jefkoz8899]

it could be that, also possible it could be your spark plugs need to be replaced

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

Maybe Ford receives kickbacks from big oil, as a reward, for using shitty fuel mileage engines. My 99 2.5 5 speed 2WD gets same shitty mileage.

[@FallingStar1080]

You didn't have to burp the system?

[@roneichstedtjr]

This helped me a lot. Thanks.

[@julleonfischer4877]

Is their a certain way that the feet like the two things sticking out of the thermostat has to go?

[@erictaughtyou9659]

Having a leak in that area, would it be from the housing or the gasket being old?

[@csnr355]

What's the part number?

[@BugzKiller]

Don't you need any Gasket cement and/or a gasket as well for the thermostat housing??

[@Jefkoz8899]

I had replaced the housing gasket off camera. I had bought the OEM parts so everything just "snapped" right in and stayed there.

[@Jefkoz8899]

As well the housing gasket is a separate purchase from the thermostat itself.

[@TheCliveyoung]

Damn fords....2.5 good for at least 270,000 with proper maintenance,huh....DON'T BUILD EM LIKE THEY USED TO,HUH !& i'MMA CHEVY ASE CERTIFIED PARTS CHANGER !/LMAO

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

Only 210000 on my 2.5. Still purrs, like Grandma, after two trips to the Beef, Beans, Boiled Broccoli and Beer Buffett. My Truck, also, has an exhaust leak

[@Jefkoz8899]

The gasket is located on the housing, there is a groove moulded into the housing for the gasket to slip into

[@davidh1927]

Any issues with breaking the bolts upon removal? I have to do mine and they have not been removed in 20 years and I am concerned about breaking them when I remove them. Any thoughts? Did you need to use any locktite or thread sealer upon installation?

[@jimbomalonie2658]

I am missing the right side bolt on my thermostat housing and leaking coolant when thermostat opens. Do you happen to know the size bolt that is used from factory? My dealer just told me they are discontinued and they have no specs on bolt size, thread pitch, ext.

[@Jefkoz8899]

I cannot recall the bolt thread and pitch but I would say if its already leaking drain some coolant out, remove the bolt and take it to either an automotive shop or a hardware store, that's where I got my replacement bolts. Have them match the thread and length and you'll be all set. If you don't want to go to that length to get a new bolt maybe google can tell you what bolt it would be.

[@JacoZawinul]

Jimbo Malonie I lost mine, replacement is a M6-1.0 x 25 mm.

[@brandoncantrell3317]

Great video man it helped alot

[@starless9]

Love the gopro camera angles & good explanation. Could put the engine desc. in the title - makes it easier to find.

[@Jefkoz8899]

floppeur89 Will do, thanks for your feedback

[@kyleduncan6121]

Where did you get the thermostat

[@caddyinhere12]

Where did you get the t stat that locks in ? At a dealership?

[@Jefkoz8899]

Yeah the dealership here sold it for like 30$ but it fit perfectly

[@starless9]

Would you say it's more oval than round? - the one that fits that is.

[@DrFail35000vr]

Thanks, very informative for my 97 B2300

[@Jefkoz8899]

No problem, best of luck to you

[@MrHalmorris]

Jefkoz, I have a 1995 Ranger (2.3 L) with the tangs on the thermostat as your 1998 has. I think my main problem is not having that thermostat lined up correctly (upon putting the new one in). Because the thermostat wasn't functioning properly. Basically it's open the entire time because the tangs aren't seated properly. QUESTIONS: For the new gasket with the 3 holes in it, did you use a paper or rubber gasket, and, did you put RTV or some kind of sealant on one or both sides of the gasket. This video has been greatly helpful.

[@Jefkoz8899]

The replacement Ford gasket was rubber, no holes in it, basically a wide O-ring. I did not use RTV because I invested in a new housing seal

[@vipmonicake]

Idk what I’ve done wrong, but my thermostat housing still has coolant after draining the radiator

[@iainnicholson4399]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing

[@richardramirez9616]

Where is the gasket located? On housing or engine?

[@caddyinhere12]

Nice vid man ! Made it easy for me to switch mine out ! Thank you for taking your time to help us out

[@72mikebro]

Good video man.... I gotta do this tomorrow... my temp guage isn't working... new to me truck so I'm gonna replace Tstat and go from there..

[@ErieShoresRodShop]

Thanks for the video, about to attempt this myself.

[@connorswain604]

Just finished this today, fixed my heat to where I sweat and gauge now comes off "C". Advance Auto Carquest OE thermostat did not fit without falling out, but AutoZone Duralast OE worked perfect! Although now my gauge goes down to about 1/3 (which is still higher than before) when I let off the gas sometimes and goes back up when accelerating...? Amazing vid btw!!

[@Jefkoz8899]

Connor Swain Is it doing that in all weather or just the winter months?

[@kalebb2014]

What kind of sockets do you have?

[@Jefkoz8899]

Full set of Stanley Sockets and ratchets

[@kalebb2014]

thanks your video saved my life btw

[@timmeyer4771]

What was the brand of thermostat that you used? Great Vid

[@Jefkoz8899]

Ford Motorcraft

[@andreadominguez1958]

This is an awesome video. Thank you. Now, can the thermostats be the reason my heater doesn't work?

[@Jefkoz8899]

If your engine temp is normal then your problem lies elsewhere, like the heater control valve, or perhaps even a clogged heater core

[@Jefkoz8899]

If your still having issues, check the Temperature blend door, where the motor connects to might be broken and need repair or replacement. Only issue with the blend doors are you either gotta take the whole dash apart to get to it, or do like me and cut into it, video on that to come.

[@jimplky48]

great video

[@fredflintstone6163]

With new wires and plugs and thermostat my five speed standard gets twenty three to twenty six MPG at 160000 odometer reading high way. Thanks 👍

[@pierre1850]

Great, I'm doing actually the same job and I wanted to see about dismantling the housing and bolts locations. Hains book is just text explanations... Thank you very much.

[@Jefkoz8899]

No problem, hope all goes well for you.

gracias por el video, me sirvió mucho....

[@stoner4204ever]

what brand thermostat?

[@Jefkoz8899]

stoner4204ever The Ford Branded one. Motorcraft I think, bought it direct from the dealer

[@neotheseattledj]

props for doing this in the snow with no gloves haha

[@chrissybetts9434]

Nice vid

[@JacobElement]

The intro absolutely destroyed my eyes js

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

Dude. You are driving an Automatic, with a Tach. My 99 5 speed, has no Tach. Ford Designers are smoking too much Charcoal.

[@ProudWhiteBoy]

That's a rad hose dude

[@eme559]

Good video bro

[@b-2466]

One thing left out is to let the air out of the coolant.

[@TheJobertii]

Good video

[@juaniracheta3377]

Real helpful I just did to mines

[@kevinsmith2299]

thanks very helpful

[@Plainpat94]

very helpful!

[@Doughnutchef]

the thermostat housings go bad and wont allow a good seal for the thermostat,filling the housing with coolant to test is an excellent way to save you grief should the housing not mate with the thermostat.little or no heat and low temp is a tell tale sign of a bad seal.

[@michaelswain36]

Thanks for the video great video but I did not have to take the fan off

[@1800Azul]

Great Video! help me out a lot ;)

[@edwardmoriarty9604]

why do people leave out the most difficult thing to do. starting the bolts and keeping everything in place is the hardest thing to do, getting your socket on to remove and using your socket to install wiil make you crazy!

[@johndiasparrasr4621]

Berry helpful

[@Jefkoz8899]

No problem, grad to help.

[@dissturbbed]

Awesome vid, that salt sure did corrode your undercarriage

[@AzurasCry]

Nice video

[@noahway7690]

9:33 YOU'RE RIGHT THERE!!!! = )

[@ProudWhiteBoy]

Radiator hose

[@micahmorton]

Painful watching you fish for that bolt. lol.

[@samwells1862]

a flash light and a mirror helped me out a gread deal

[@احمدعنوز-ن2ص]

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