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Check engine light came on my 2011 Ranger V6 and dealer diagnosed the problem as the thermostat being stuck in the \"open\" position. I can drive it for now but it will have to get fixed before the next emissions test. Dealers quoting me over $300 to fix and this does NOT include flushing / replacing the coolant. The thermostat is sandwiched between two plastic housings. I am being told by one dealer that I should replace the plastic housings because they warp but another said this was only a problem on the early Rangers. Ford dealer repairs come with a 2 year warranty. Rockauto has the entire unit Motorad 2062S including housing, thermostat and sensors preassembled for less than $40 with 12 month warranty on parts only obviously. Has any one replaced their thermostat themselves? I have the Hayes / Chilton manuals and the photos are wrong and the instructions not real detailed. Its not like the thermostat on the intake manifold of the old V8 engines which were super easy. It appears that I will have to remove air ducting to get access. How much of a pain is it? Anyone have any experience with Motorad parts (good or bad)? Thanks in advance for your help! I am leaning towards having the dealer do it because I am guessing that the coolant is probably due to be replaced anyway and I know that you are not supposed to just pour it down the drain.
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