2014 Ford Focus - Thermostat/Thermostat Housing Replacement

[@patricmalone1645]

First time doing it ever, took 2 hrs thanks to your video. Priced at local garage for $600. Cost me $45 in parts, $5 of which for an 8mm socket I didn't own. Many thanks.

[@hyr0llr]

@@patricmalone1645 thats what i love to hear. Great to hear it went well. Cheers.

[@reclaimer429fishing]

TOP TIP-- Electrical tape around the swivel makes it 100 times more manageable!

[@rockerpat1085]

I Literally Came To The Comment Section To Make That Exact Statement!!! Pro Tid Right There!!! Keep Rocking It Out Brother!!!

[@ChrisMattison-z9k]

Thanks for the video this was a very frustrating spot to work on, your little tricks saved me lots of headaches

[@therealpkr4069]

Bro thank you! Was looking every where for the 3rd gen focus removal my guy come in clutch!

[@hyr0llr]

No problem. Thanks for the feedback. Goodluck on your repair.

[@devarjoyner5309]

Maaan I've been searching for an easier way.....THK YOU

[@hyr0llr]

No problem. Let mek know how your repair goes.

[@AQTube00]

Simple quick and sufficient thank you

[@hyr0llr]

Your welcome. Thank you for the feedback.

[@josejpcastro5349]

Thank you so much! Very helpful. Mine was leaking from the bottom bolt!

[@hyr0llr]

Thank yu. Hope this video helps your repair.

[@Sovek86]

wonder if that is where mine is leaking at. I'm loosing coolant and I doubt its in the head, not the heater core. Not sure where its leaking at with crud all over the engine. cleaned off around the heater block and the housing and I should see where its leaking at.

[@josejpcastro5349]

Just replaced the engine block heater CM5Z-6A051-A (leaking too) in the back of the engine for a Plug W701548-S437. The engine block heater is behind the exhaust manifold when you open the hood to your right. Check it!

[@mikereynolds1981]

Hello, have a list of the tools by change? Great video. Thank you

[@bogattus]

Pretty excellent video. Made it look easy.

[@joseluisjustinoflorestlate9387]

Tambien el ventilador no funciona si el tapon no sella bien y el refrigerante sale o se bota, ya que el ventilador se enciende a los 104 grados C centigrados

[@FreSTrada420]

Thanks man, great video, I am gonna replace mine later this year. I just have a few questions that would help me out: 1. Why did you change the thermostat, was it stuck open or closed? 2. How much did the OEM thermostat cost? 3. How old is the car/how many miles did it last? My ST is 8 years old, with 60k miles on it.

[@hyr0llr]

This is my buddies car. I dont exactly remember why he wanted it replaced. I believe it was just something he wanted swapped out to know there is new one installed. Nothing was going on with it sticking open or closed. He ordered it from Rockauto. And on there theres many different brands to choose from. All depends on budget. 2014 and the car had 117k miles.

[@FreSTrada420]

@hyr0llr thank you very much for the information. I also just wanna replace mine, even though nothing is wrong with it. I wanna drive the car to Zimbabwe through Botswana, so I definitely want it as reliable as it gets. I have to get mine from the dealer, so it is gonna be pricey 👀. I am glad they last that long. Take care man and keep making more cool videos.

[@hyr0llr]

@@FreSTrada420 safe travels.

[@MrBillrookard]

@@FreSTrada420 the reason to change the whole thermostat is because the leak could be a bad gasket, a malfunctioning thermostat, or a cracked plastic housing. At that point it’s just easier to replace the whole thing in one shot. Mine had 190k miles on it and after removing it, I could have probably gotten away with a $5 gasket. It was just easier to replace the whole thing with a $30 part since it had so many miles on it.

[@FreSTrada420]

@@MrBillrookard thanks man, replaced my thermostat 3 months ago, the part cost me about $100 and the install was easier because I replaced the serpentine belt tensioner too.

[@SAMEntalhealth]

That headlight idea to work from!!!❤❤❤😅

[@johnnelligan4847]

I know this is an older video, but it’s exactly what I need. Just to clarify, this is the 2.5 L 4 cylinder? Also Im assuming my thermostat is failing because my heat is not very hot. It blows hard but not hot.

[@ChrisDeming-h2j]

seems like hes doin too much, it really dose not seem necessary to pull that tensioner and is really nessasery to fully drain the coolant?

[@waynevaughn3107]

Appreciate this video great tips on this project! Thank you.👍🏽

[@hyr0llr]

Thank you. Hope your repair goes smooth. Cheers

[@jasonpeterson2543]

great detailed video. thanks bro

[@teddiazjr.6223]

Great video and details

[@hyr0llr]

Thank you for the feedback

[@ghostifari]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@DavidMartinez-hw3nz]

I have a p0128. Would this resolve the issue?

[@hyr0llr]

its possible yes. you'd have to figure out if just the sensor is faulty. if the sensor is reading good, then yes, its possible the thermostat is sticking.

[@DavidMartinez-hw3nz]

@@hyr0llr ok, because everything is functioning normally, no overheating. Air comes out hot..

[@mynamedoesntsayanything4318]

Say brother did you have to replace the thermostat on that code?

[@mynamedoesntsayanything4318]

@@DavidMartinez-hw3nzI got the same code today on my mother-in-law’s Ford focus. Does it have to be replaced completely or the sensor is bad?

[@theJStrick54]

I have the same code but all is running well. Temps are normal and no leaks. Any suggestions?

[@MrBillrookard]

Gotta do mine tomorrow - it’s leaking at the seal after 190k miles. I was wondering if removing the headlight was helpful….

[@hyr0llr]

@@MrBillrookard let me know how your repair goes

[@MrBillrookard]

@ Repair went great, thought about removing the belt and tensioner but figured I could get in there without taking it out. It was a little tight but removing the headlight made the hose clamps accessible with a regular set of pliers, then a ratchet and extension with a 8mm to remove the housing. Lot of hoses and tubes to get around but this a very DIY repair. Looked at the old gasket and it was dead flat and crispy so it was time for a new one.

[@hyr0llr]

@@MrBillrookard great to hear. glad it went smooth. cheers

[@Anahir634]

Thank you bro and no burb after tho?

[@hyr0llr]

@@Anahir634 burb?

[@atxjax1]

Thanks for the video. What were your symptoms? On my 2014 I randomly overheat. I've replaced the radiator fan with a new OEM Ford one that included a new controller. Relays fuses and all work. It just randomly overheats. No codes or anything.

[@hyr0llr]

No symptoms. My buddy(his car) just wanted this done as preventative maintenence.

[@dominozonda]

Did you find out what was the cause of your random overheating? I have a similar issue

[@chrissmith3895]

I’m having the same issue. I was thinking the thermostat. Mine will overheat, warning light says to stop the vehicle, before I can get all the way pulled over temp will return to normal. Anyone have this problem?

[@atxjax1]

Nope. Sold car sorry guys.

[@dlawrence947]

@@chrissmith3895I’ve got the exact same issue, and have also replaced the fan and ensured relays work. Did the new thermostat solve your issue?

[@jakefromcvss]

I've replaced the radiator reservoir the ac compressor the belt and the sensors there is no code but it keeps overheating someone told me to change the thermostat but I don't have a code for it and the radiator fan is also new could it be the radiator itself

[@hyr0llr]

Thermostat is probably the fault if yu have a new radiator installed.

[@JoseGarcia-gn4ng]

How do you know if the thermostat is bad?

[@hyr0llr]

@@JoseGarcia-gn4ng i believe this car it threw a code for it. But usually if your overheating and the top radiator hose is still cold. Or if its stuck open, itll take forever/ or never reach operating temp.

[@JoseGarcia-gn4ng]

@@hyr0llr what cause the coolant to bubbles and coming out from the reservoir?

[@hyr0llr]

@@JoseGarcia-gn4ng like a constant flow of bubbles. That might not be a good thing. Id rent this tool and see if your getting compression gas in your cooling system. www.autozone.com/test-scan-and-specialty-tools/blown-head-gasket-tester/p/oemtools-engine-combustion-leak-detector/391378_0_0

[@JoseGarcia-gn4ng]

@@hyr0llr if the car is running and moving nothings happens but if l let it run and not moving for few minutes then all the water comes out from underneath the reservoir that means water pump is bad right? But if l replace the water pump is that going to fix the coolant issue

[@hyr0llr]

​@@JoseGarcia-gn4ng are the fans turning on when sitting idle?

[@reclaimer429fishing]

Great video though

[@patricmalone1645]

Ty

[@reidthemechanic1515]

Great video! But I’m wondering if you filled the radiator and not just the reservoir!😂 I’m sure you did but I did notice that

[@marcosceja2774]

HOKY SHIT YOU DIDNT HAVE TO MOVE THE ENGINE OR HE ALTERNATOR?!?!? I Have to change my headlights out too, TWO FOR ONE!

[@mynamedoesntsayanything4318]

This car is really bad, the transmission is faulty and many mechanics don’t wanna put their hands on

[@markcowan3366]

It's an ST, manual transmission only. This vehicle is not bad, the transmission is not "faulty", if you have the ST version, and your transmission is torn up it because someone didn't know how to drive a manual transmission. It's an easy swap, take it to a transmission shop and not a "mechanic". Mechanics at alot of shops don't want to deal with transmissions because they get paid by the job and transmissions can be alot of work if you don't know what's wrong with it.

[@patricmalone1645]

Love love love my manual transmission focus. Has been my lowest maintenance vehicle I've owned. Hitting that 200k mark. Hope she keeps on chugging along.

[@cascajohn66]

make it look so easy

[@hyr0llr]

Its not too bad overall.

[@Carlos-w1n5p]

has lot problems. focus 2014 transmission . oxigen sensor and more problens . never buy focus 2014