How to service and repair the thermostat on Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

Service and repair of the thermostat starts with draining the engine cooling system. You must first remove the air cleaner outlet tube and then disconnect the generator wiring harness pin-type retainer by placing the harness to a side. The first step should be hose disconnecting the upper radiator hose and then unbolting the water outlet adapter and thermostat from their position. Testing of the O-ring seal requires replacement with a new O-ring seal if necessary. Perform the installation by reversing the steps of removal.

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Engine Coolant Thermostat

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Thermostat Part Number: 7L3Z-8575-E
$20.68 MSRP: $32.00
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- 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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Thermostat Part Number: YU3Z-8575-AA
$33.43 MSRP: $53.09
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant Thermostat; Thermostat Insert Fo
- Replaces: F7TZ-8575-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Base, XL, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Thermostat Part Number: 2L2Z-8575-AA
$21.07 MSRP: $33.45
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant Thermostat
- Replaces: 1L2Z-8575-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010, 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Adrenalin, Base, Limited, XL, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Thermostat

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The Thermostat in Ford Explorer Sport Trac automobiles is located near the radiator and inflow of coolant is through this component. Its major role is to control the temperature of the engine, so that it works and is efficient at the same time. The thermostat is a type of closed loop control element, which measures the temperature and controls the flow of coolant for the purpose of temperature control. Following types of thermostats have been installed in Explorer Sport Trac models where some of them are bimetallic strip and wax pellet thermostats. Popular mechanical types of these thermostats work through the mechanisms of change in sizes due to heat control of engines. Technical advancements in thermostat have bounded up thus improving with the operational efficiency of the vehicle and comfort.

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Thermostat Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to service and repair the thermostat on Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
A:
Service and repair of the thermostat starts with draining the engine cooling system. You must first remove the air cleaner outlet tube and then disconnect the generator wiring harness pin-type retainer by placing the harness to a side. The first step should be hose disconnecting the upper radiator hose and then unbolting the water outlet adapter and thermostat from their position. Testing of the O-ring seal requires replacement with a new O-ring seal if necessary. Perform the installation by reversing the steps of removal.