OEM 2005 Ford Thunderbird Thermostat

2005 Ford Thunderbird Thermostat Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service the thermostat on 2005 Ford Thunderbird?

  A: A technician should perform these steps before working on the thermostat: drain cooling system liquid while removing thermostat housing. A 18 mm (0.7 inch) open end wrench helps users push down and rotate the thermostat retainer before it releases from the housing. The thermostat can be released by rotating it in any direction. Initially remove the thermostat spring along with both the spring and thermostat element. Position the new thermostat by parallelizing the pin with the housing opening and orient its small end toward the housing. Check that both the thermostat retainer tabs engage properly into their housing tabs before moving forward. Modification of the thermostat requires two-way rotation using an 18 mm (0.7 inch) open end wrench where you should push down and turn the retainer to lock it into position. Install the thermostat housing then complete a cooling system fill-up and bleeding procedure.