DIY 1995 F-150 thermostat replacement Tips and Tricks

[@JoshWellborn]

9 years later, I’m using this video to swap the thermostat on my 94 5.8 f150. Thanks 👍 Great Pro tip putting the thermostat in place on the housing before applying the gasket!

[@ThomasLadner]

Sir, best video I've ever watched on youtube. If all repair videos could be this well filmed, and detailed, then youtube would be a better place. (Not to mention of everyone drove a Ford the world would be a little better place, and we'd all be real experienced at fixing stuff.)

[@RichBrownsChannel]

Glad you liked it, hope it made your repair easier. I actually prefer chevy trucks myself, just did this repair for my former wife.

[@RW4X4X3006]

Advice to all, pick up a pump/thermostat bypass hose while your at it. Couple extra bucks will save you the misery. They tend to tear apart, doing this job. After done with replacement, don't forget to top off coolant and run it up to temp - Burp the cooling system. After cool down, top off coolant as needed. After a few driving cycles, check for leaks around housing.

[@WillsGarage91]

Just did mine on a 96 5.0. I used a paper Fel Pro gasket along with some Permatex The Right Stuff on both sides of the gasket. I also replaced the upper and bypass hoses when I was in there, along with surfacing the thermostat housing. I ended up retorquing the bolts after a few heating and cooling cycles and now have no coolant leaks at all.

[@dustinhilton8743]

96 Bronco, took several hours because I drained a couple quarts, spent lots of time cleaning surfaces, and used a very thin bead of blue sealant on the gasket and let it set for over an hour. There had been a tiny mystery leak for years but finally got bad about the time the thermostat went bad and wouldn't let the engine get warm. I recommend removing the intake pipes because it gave me a good view and access so now I'm confident that was the leak, near the bolt hole and bypass port. And, it is a change to clean up those parts of the engine. The engine was able to warm up properly within a couple minutes after the repair. No leaks after a week, and I added coolant about 5 times before the air was fully removed.

[@jimscott5193]

I just changed my thermostat, I had pretty much the same scenario. Thank you for showing me the gasket trick to hold thermostat in place. 👍

[@joeweaver9913]

This is a good video. I watched it before starting on my thermostat and it was definitely helpful. The lower (right) bolt for the tstat housing did not want to turn at all, and the upper (left) bolt turned about a half a revolution and then got extremely tight and did not want to move. I sprayed both liberally with WD40 and waited. The lower one finally cracked loose by using the box end of a larger wrench on the open end of the 1/2" wrench to get just a little more leverage. The upper one required multiple shots of WD40...I would spray it, wait, then turn it tight as far as it would go, and then loosen as far as it would go and then put some more WD40 right on the threads, and drive it back in. I think that technique actually pushed the lubricant into the threads as I tightened it. Eventually it came all the way out. The hardest part was just to get those bolts out. Other than that, the only issue that I ran into was that it leaked after I got it all back together. I am going to take it back apart and figure out why that is. I took great care to clean both of the mating surfaces. There is a bit of a lip on the tstat housing that the tstat sits in, and I don't know how to ensure that it stays right there in that spot while putting it in. I might try putting a couple little dots of silicone on there just to hold it in place while I install it this time.

[@RichBrownsChannel]

Joe Weaver Appreciate your praise, Joe. Thanks for watching. : ))

[@jwelchon2416]

Thanks. I have a 96 F150 with a 302. That lower bolt was making me question whether I should attempt replacing the thermostat myself. But...maybe I'll give it a go now.

[@jaycarl1562]

About to do this in the morning, couldn't sleep so decided to get a run down, thank you for that...

[@ineedausernamenow999]

Me too

[@JesusisLord247]

Thank! Great job on explaining everything. So often people rush threw telling people how to fix things and you knew less after watching them.

[@ElectronicsProjects-to4ou]

Very nice video! It helped me replace the thermostat on my '89 ford bronco.

[@mikwms63]

I would have removed the air filter ducts and disconnected the temperature gauge connector for easier access to the housing bolts. My approach to any work I do is it is only as good as what I don't replace. In this case I would have replaced the small 90 degree bypass hose as well as replacing the factory spring clamps with new screw type clamps. If the small hose starts to leak or the spring has lost its tension, you have to go back a 2nd time to fix it.

[@RichBrownsChannel]

I guess I'm lucky. I haven't had to touch it since.

[@cellphonelightsaber]

This model is reeeeeeally similar to my 1987! Thanks!

[@buffordevans6942]

Doing a 87 right now lol

[@spencerwoody807]

Same with my 87'

[@RichBrownsChannel]

Will, grab the end of the hose with channel locks or vise grips and twist, like you are trying to unscrew it. It will break loose and be much easier to get off. Wait till daylight if you can. Doing engine work in the dark sucks.

[@nikkip8578]

I agree, it breaks it nearly instantly. My friends always look at me like I'm a fool when I do it though.

[@RichBrownsChannel]

Glad to help, and thanks for watching.

[@zeroquanta4252]

His thermostat did NOT have a Breather hole,,, new ones do,,, make sure it is at the TOP,, when you install

[@Its_Juan]

Mine has a bleeder and I did in fact put it at the top and it still overheats

[@hectorcalderon3011]

Thank you I just did mine you made thing go smoothly for me

[@danielhutchinson9976]

Thanx. Reminder , check Water pump flow and is working prior to thermostat replacement as it must be flowing. Also if water pump needs replacement also do new thermostat. I'm on Calif. I - 14 with veh overheated. So Tow truck on its way. So Thanx and good luck to all and check all radio houses.make sure all no leaked and there you have it. THANX for all best wishes. Best regards. DH.

[@elizabethpantoja2498]

wow! Thank you for your video, pretty good on the directions, I feel more confident now to do it myself now!! Thank you 😀

[@chazz4president]

Thank you for such a simple video. Super helpful man!

[@brianmecum1864]

that was very helpful, I just got done putting in a water pump in my 95 f-150 5.8

[@arkhamasylum7088]

congrats man. that is a lot more complex. im going to try the thermostat and if it doesn't work bring it to the shop for the waterpump

[@Schwxrzritter]

I'm watching for F150 thermostat, and I'm pleasantly surprised by the third gen that appeared!

[@_NEW3RA_]

Perfect vid dude. Thumbs up. I will be doing this tomorrow.

[@RichBrownsChannel]

Good luck, hope this vid helped. Thanks for watching.

[@ceriffes]

thanks bud that took all the mystery out of it for me

[@johnlabauve772]

The key to your video was the gasket showing the order in wich you put it. That's the ticket 4 stars

[@geoffreybeckelic3990]

I must start this comment with a huge THANK YOU because I get so much from your videos. Easy explanations and you show concern with quality and cleanliness of parts which is something I never really considered. I am a home builder by trade and honestly don't know much about cars. I am mechanically inclined though and by following your instructions I can perform professional grade work on my truck. So thank you sir for your time. I am getting ready to change the thermostat in my new/used truck but the radiator is clogged bad. I bought a flush kit. My question is should i flush it first or after i change the thermostat. Any help with this is very much appreciated

[@RichBrownsChannel]

geoffrey beckelic If the radiator is clogged, it's best to replace it. Coolant has to flow freely, or it won't do its' job.

[@thomv2118]

Hi. Does sealant go on gasket when placing it back on the block? Having trouble with thermostat on a 302 on, on an 84 Lincoln. Thanks for the great info.

[@michaelanthonydevita5394]

Great video, thanks for the info. Do you know where the bleed valve is so I can ensure after I replace my thermostat and flush my radiator that there is no air in the line? Thanks again

[@henrywilliams2421]

A little extra work...it is very easy to remove the air filter hoses from the throttle body. You'll have a LOT more room to work. Remove the small u shaped hose from the housing as well...adds more working room.

[@GeneralSulla]

I just wanted to confirm that hard to reach bolt used an open end wrench the hard way.

[@justfun3194]

Thank you for the video. It may have been short but I know what to do now. Looks like I need to pick up a gasket now tho😂

[@mrchuck2364]

Lord sake brother , why not flush that system out, LOOK AT THAT MUD in there .. It wont be long the new thermostat will fail too and your radiator , heater core has a lot in it too ....SMH

[@madmaxxc45]

works the best for me to temove old gasket is a Drill and wire wheel

[@philsketball]

My 1996 5.0 (just purchased) seem to never go above the N in normal. I am thinking it's a lower temp thermostat or stuck open or backwards. Any thoughts? Also what size bolts? How much fluid leaked when taking first hose off?

[@chismechisme2115]

Almost same engine as my 84 ltd crown vic nice video very hepfull

[@koch4070]

BINGO! just what I was needing, that nasty brown juice stained my motor too, my trucks getting hot while ac is on, weirdest thing I've seen, this is what I'm about to try.. Thx

[@joesinclair3126]

Awesome video! Thanks Rich

[@RichBrownsChannel]

Glad you liked it!

[@aazv23]

Thank you.... well explained... Good video

[@LouRock]

where do you get that gasket that sticks like that I can only find cheap blue one

[@RichBrownsChannel]

Auto Zone..

[@RW4X4X3006]

Little rvt to hold it in place helps.

[@1258stdavid]

So you didn't have to deain any radiator fluid. Some vids suggest to drain a quart before replacing the thermostat. Also I have read to be careful to blled the air out in case of bubbles? I am about to do mine. 1991 Ford 5 ltr.

[@ekluisss8215]

I have a 1995 ford Bronco it over heats and hot air won't come through my air vents did your car have this as well when the thermostat didn't work?

[@SaraTeel-vb4zw]

Why would my truck still be overheating after I change a thermostat?

[@luisaacosta1181]

Thank you

[@727ads4]

By the wrench that has a built-in ratchet to make it easier taken hard to get off bolts

[@terrybaptist1538]

My f150 is a 96 XLT with the 5.0 302 with a single gas tank.

[@Al10661]

That was a nice video . Thanks

[@joeoherron9384]

Just curious, how long did this take?

[@jjv112]

no blue silicone on the gasket? nice vid

[@RichBrownsChannel]

Always glad to share my experiences. Check out my other videos, and thanks for watching!

[@Jeremy-rg3bg]

You had all the room in the world compared to my 1997 explorer 5.0

[@bobbytre7664]

What is the name of the tube that sits right above tge alternator

[@qball08]

this is a big help.....i have a 96 F150 5.0 and i have the same problem. im didnt know much about changing out the thermostat but im glad i ran into your video. Next, changing out the starter! so glad i found another video on here on how to do that! did changing your thermostat reduce some of the overheating?

[@ericdavies1879]

Does anything need to be drained

[@alfredocantu4554]

96 Ford Bronco I messed up on mine put it on backwards this happened last year and overheated yesterday

[@loudrebing6428]

When removing the gasket from the block, do you recommend stuffing a cloth into the mouth (engine), so debris doesn't fall into the block?

[@arkhamasylum7088]

thats what i was thinking myself

[@dustinhilton8743]

I tried but it was mostly in the way. Not much went in there so I was able to just wipe it out.

[@AKCMoto]

i took the other end of the hose off to the water pump and now i cant get it to go back on because of thr lip on it. any tips?

[@lelandforsberg2626]

Thank you One question : thermostat hose to water pump: I need to replace it. It is molded where can I get one

[@cellphonelightsaber]

RockAuto! They got just about everything.

[@kyjoe9]

cellphonelightsaber you are not kidding. That is my favorite place to get auto parts

[@pedromontanez7846]

great video

[@MFH3NDO]

Thank you Rich!

[@abe6495]

@Rich Brown what is your thermostat degree for your thermostat?

[@RichBrownsChannel]

Abel, sorry, this was so long ago that I don't remember. I'm sure it was the OEM recommended.

[@tylerrogan4306]

Perfect thanks

[@aaronlewandowski9238]

Hey Richard I just got a 95 ford f150 with a 351 with Windsor motor is the location in the same spot for the thermostat

[@RichBrownsChannel]

More than likely, yes. Look for a two inch hose running from the radiator to the front of the engine block, Your Thermostat is probly mounted right on the engine block at the end of that hose. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate your "likes" and subs. : ))

[@aaronlewandowski9238]

Thank you for your help :)

[@inkman2244]

did I mention to make sure you put it in the right way. Just checking that your paying attention.

[@ArrowheadSunday]

Do I need to drain some antifreeze out first?

[@RichBrownsChannel]

I suggest you put a large pan of some sort under your truck to catch the coolant as you remove the thermostat housing. Draining the radiator will not remove coolant that is in the block, so some will come out anyway. Thanks for watching.

[@patriotswillsurvive1893]

Thanks!

[@daltonjames1829]

I did that and it still shoots water

[@chismechisme2115]

Where did you get that gasket with the sticker???

[@RichBrownsChannel]

Advance Auto Parts

[@chismechisme2115]

Thanks alot this will help out alot doing it with the regular one is a pain do you know the brand?

[@RichBrownsChannel]

Chisme Chisme Sorry, don’t remember.

[@loganhaxton4653]

I need help while I was doing mine I tried to disconnect that sensor next to top left bolt and it broke but I don't know what that sensor is called can anyone tell me

[@cb-ut7bo]

coolent temperature sensor

[@wileymonair]

I am doing this right now and it is a complete pain in the ass! The hoses won't come off and it's cold outside. The light on my hood won't suffice for darkness either. My lamp is broke so I can't use it. I hate the fact that engineers don't have to worry about this and they just have mechanics do it for them.

[@johncirk9877]

Hi Do you know how many (°F) max. works the engine of F150 ?

[@TheBeast-nc5kp]

195 is oem

[@rickymilner1805]

There are alternate versions that open at 160F and 180F. If you don’t have issues requiring a temp change, stick with the original 195F. That’s the temp where everything else is designed to work properly.

[@richardwilliams1439]

Glad its not a chrysler kaktus...car....all suff of engine crammed in sooo tight its like a kaktus plant sticking your hand in to work on

[@QuezCuh]

Do you know the size of the bolts?

[@RichBrownsChannel]

+QuezCuh Sorry, no. This was done over three years ago, I don't remember.

[@WillsGarage91]

1/2" wrench but they are a 5/16-18 thread.

[@karlanderson5512]

Thx for the 411:)

[@RichBrownsChannel]

Preciate you watching. Pls like and subscribe, that helps a lot. : )

[@karlanderson5512]

U got it buddy! Your video really helped me out... Good work!

[@tylerrogan4306]

That right bolt is closer to the water pump on mine. It literally won't go. The head rubs against the water pump about 2/3s of the way off. I don't know what psycho did this but I'm mad as hell.

[@Pgodio20]

Ford Truck is best

[@kohsman313]

Damn dude hope you did a flush after all that. That water had more rust in it then it did water

[@chrisclements363]

How to install thermostat on a ford e-150 4.2 liter

[@AntoineFinch]

mine leaks like a broken dam!

[@richardrodriguez4094]

Roots the movie

[@CindyBright-g5f]

Why did you skip details

[@RichBrownsChannel]

The steps needed are there, along with information relevant to the repair. Minor details, such as how to use a socket wrench,… well, if you don’t know that, pay someone to do it for you

[@rromero1091]

what is that thermostat housing water hose called

[@crownvicsrus7187]

Thank you

[@erinpetrie5363]

Thank you