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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2014F-150 FX2, 2D PICKUPREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 922 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONTHERMOSTAT HOUSING - 3.7L TI-VCTINSTALLATION

2014 Ford F-150 FX2, 2D Pickup

Thermostat Housing - 3.7L Ti-VCT: Installation

2014 Ford F-150 FX2, 2D PickupSECTION Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Lincoln MKS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

NOTE: Use Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant. Do not mix coolant types. Mixing coolant types degrades the coolant corrosion protection and may damage the engine or cooling system.

Install a new O-ring seal. Apply the specified lubricant to the specified component.
- Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant.

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2.

Install a new gasket.
- Tighten the bolts in 2 stages.
  - Stage 1: Tighten to 8 Nm (72 lb-in).
  - Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.

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Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

4.

Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

5.

Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.