Windstar V6-232 3.8L (1995)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Drain cooling system until coolant level is below thermostat.
2. Disconnect upper radiator hose at thermostat housing.
3. Remove two housing retaining bolts, then the thermostat housing and gasket.
Fig. 13 Thermostat Installation
NOTE: So that the thermostat will be correctly installed, the water outlet casting contains a locking recess into which the thermostat is turned and
locked.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean gasket surface on thermostat housing and intake manifold, then position the thermostat in the housing, with the bridge section in the outlet
casting. Turn the thermostat clockwise to lock it in position.
2. Position new gasket and thermostat housing on the manifold, then install two retaining bolts.