Simple DIY how to: changing the thermostat on a Ford Duratec HE engine. The car featured is a Ford Mondeo Mk3 (2000–2007) but the procedure is much the same for any car using the Duratec HE, e.g. the Focus Mk2.
See also this video on flushing and renewing the coolant: https://youtu.be/loB5tDd4jow
Update and redux video: https://youtu.be/HPuL2FOiZ58
You will need:
* New thermostat to suit, pay attention to which version you need: heated (with connector, Ford Mondeo part # 1358178), or dumb (connector-less Ford Mondeo part # 1476205)
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* Socket set, 1/4″ or 3/8″ components, ratchet handle and extension(s)
* Pliers or mole grips / vise-grips
* Flashlight
* Brake clean or solvent/cleaner and rags
* Premixed coolant (to Ford spec WSS-M97B44-D) and funnel to top up lost fluid, OR all materials to do a full drain and refill (see coolant change video)
* Helpful: hot air gun
* Helpful: small mirror.
Post time: Jul-25-2017