changed thermostat now car shaking violently

2001 FORD EXPLORER
243,644 MILES • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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AMBERNICOLE89
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My thermostat was leaking from the bottom housing my boyfriend changed it but now the car shakes really bad when I start it haven't driven it yet to scared to it didn't do this before we changed the thermostat what could it be please help
Oct 5, 2014 at 7:34 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC II
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HAVE HIM OR SOMEONE ELSE LOOK THE JOB OVER

A HOSE, VACUUM LINE, OR A WIRE MAY HAVE GOTTEN DISCONNECTED TO PERFORM THE JOB OR ACCIDENTALLY KNOCKED LOOSE, EVEN CONNECTED TO THE WRONG ITEM

INSURE YOUR COOLANT WAS REFILLED TO THE PROPER LEVEL TOO!

KEEP US POSTED

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Oct 5, 2014 at 7:57 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like a misfire. Has the check engine light come on?
Oct 5, 2014 at 8:44 PM
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AMBERNICOLE89
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No it hasn't the only thing different then before we changed the thermostat is the crazy shaking
Oct 5, 2014 at 8:46 PM
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AMBERNICOLE89
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He's re-checking everything now hopefully it's just he forgot to re connect something like u said or connected it wrong
Oct 5, 2014 at 8:48 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know what you find,. It could be a vacuum hose damaged or disconnected. I see no reason he would have removed plug wires. However, I question if the crank shaft sensor may have been damaged by coolant. Let me know what is found.
Oct 7, 2014 at 5:15 AM
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AMBERNICOLE89
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Thank you guys we were able to find the problem the gasket under the thing that say 4.0 (all i herd the cashier at oreilys say its something oil intake sorry don't know the name)was damaged so we replaced it and it's working great thank you for all the help
Oct 7, 2014 at 8:31 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Not sure how that was damaged, but I'm glad it's running well for you. Take care and let us know if you have questions in the future.
Oct 7, 2014 at 8:42 AM
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AMBERNICOLE89
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Ok have another question now my car won't start just pu a brand now battery in it yesterday
Oct 7, 2014 at 11:35 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You're not having good luck. Tell me, does the starter engage and crank the engine? Also, do other electrical components work? Are the battery terminals clean and tight, free of corrosion?
Oct 7, 2014 at 4:44 PM