This is a 2.3/4 cyl and the problem is the engine barely reaches operating temperature at 40 degree outside temp. and after going 5 or 6 miles.I have replaced the thermo twice with no change.I need some advice on this.
Your problem is unfortunately, a fact of life with the 4 cyl engine. I had a
94 and I could drive quite a ways before I ever got that engine warm, In the summer this was a blessing, one just can't overheat these. In the winter though, it makes for some cold drives.
My '03 Ranger with the 2.3L gets hot within 2 miles. Typical Ford heater in that you could roast a turkey in the cab with you. (My '75 F100 was the same way)
Plasyd
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The new ones have midget radiators compared to what you have. Put a large peice of cardboard in front of the radiator, cover half of it and see if this helps. I used to cover the whole damn thing in winter to get heat.
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