Can a stuck thermostat cause a Mustang to overheat?
Can a stuck thermostat cause a Mustang to overheat?
There are many symptoms of a stuck thermostat with these Mustangs. One of the more common issues is a busted upper radiator hose. Overheating engines are another problem that needs addressed very quickly to prevent any further damage to your baby. Fortunately, new thermostats should cost you well under $20.
Is there a problem with my Ford Mustang V6?
This article applies to the Ford Mustang V6 (1994-2004). There are many symptoms of a stuck thermostat with these Mustangs. One of the more common issues is a busted upper radiator hose. Overheating engines are another problem that needs addressed very quickly to prevent any further damage to your baby.
What to do if the thermostat is removed from a radiator?
Thermostat housing removed, but still attached to the radiator hose. There may be gasket residue on the end of the housing as well as at the manifold where it attaches. Use a plastic scrape along with some degreaser to get both surfaces nice and clean.
What should I use to seal my new thermostat?
Grab your RTV sealant, if you’re using any, and lightly coat the mating surface for the thermostat. With that done, reinstall the new thermostat and upper radiator hose. If you used any sort of sealant, try to minimize moving the thermostat around too much during installation, as it could spread the RTV and disrupt the seal it produces. Figure 6.
There are many symptoms of a stuck thermostat with these Mustangs. One of the more common issues is a busted upper radiator hose. Overheating engines are another problem that needs addressed very quickly to prevent any further damage to your baby. Fortunately, new thermostats should cost you well under $20.
This article applies to the Ford Mustang V6 (1994-2004). There are many symptoms of a stuck thermostat with these Mustangs. One of the more common issues is a busted upper radiator hose. Overheating engines are another problem that needs addressed very quickly to prevent any further damage to your baby.
Thermostat housing removed, but still attached to the radiator hose. There may be gasket residue on the end of the housing as well as at the manifold where it attaches. Use a plastic scrape along with some degreaser to get both surfaces nice and clean.
Grab your RTV sealant, if you’re using any, and lightly coat the mating surface for the thermostat. With that done, reinstall the new thermostat and upper radiator hose. If you used any sort of sealant, try to minimize moving the thermostat around too much during installation, as it could spread the RTV and disrupt the seal it produces. Figure 6.
