thermostat replacement

2003 FORD THUNDERBIRD
106,000 MILES • 3.9L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KELBAR09
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The other day, while driving, got hot, gauge to top, stopped, it cooled and was able to get home. thinking thermostat. is there way to visually check and if need replacing?
can I just replace thermostat (housing looks good)? checked some auto parts stores, can only get full kit for around $50.00. If can only replace thermostat, what type some I have seen online do not exactly match up to what is there.
Aug 15, 2017 at 11:49 AM
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Hello,

Yes replacement thermostats look a little different but do the same job. Here are tow guides that might be able to help you get the problem fixed.:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

Aug 16, 2017 at 2:43 PM