How to service the thermostat for the 4.0L SOHC engine on 2005 Ford Explorer?

Starting the servicing process of the 4.0L SOHC engine thermostat requires complete draining of the engine cooling system. The technician should first remove the clamp before disconnecting the upper radiator hose from the thermostat housing. Secure the thermostat housing cover by removing its screws and then attach them to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.) torque setting during reassembly. First check the thermostat housing cover gasket and replace it with a new one if required. The procedure ends with an order reversal of installation steps.

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2005 Ford Explorer Thermostat
Part Number: 7L3Z-8575-E
$20.68 MSRP: $32.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant Thermostat; Thermostat, Coolant
- Replaces: 7L3Z-8575-D, 7L3Z-8575-B, AL3Z-8575-B, RT-1196, RT-1230, 3L3Z-8575-AA, 3L3Z-8575-AC, 7L3Z-8575-C, AL3Z-8575-A, RT-1204, RT-1234, RT-1178, RT-1229, RT-1165
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 7L3Z-8575-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2005 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLT, XLT Sport | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2005 Ford Explorer Thermostat
Part Number: 2L2Z-8575-AA
$19.85 MSRP: $31.53
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant Thermostat
- Replaces: 1L2Z-8575-AA
- Base No.: 8575
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.2 x 2.6 x 3.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 2L2Z-8575-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, XL Fleet, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

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Q: How to service the thermostat for the 4.0L SOHC engine on 2005 Ford Explorer?
A: Starting the servicing process of the 4.0L SOHC engine thermostat requires complete draining of the engine cooling system. The technician should first remove the clamp before disconnecting the upper radiator hose from the thermostat housing. Secure the thermostat housing cover by removing its screws and then attach them to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.) torque setting during reassembly. First check the thermostat housing cover gasket and replace it with a new one if required. The procedure ends with an order reversal of installation steps.