how hard to change thermostat on 96 windstar

Haggar, Your thermostat is located where the large radiator hose connects to the engine. there is a housing there with 2 bolts in it. Under the housing is where the thermostat is located. Remove the bolts, and you will see the thermostat. If you go to

then click on Repair Info (left side of the screen). Click on Vehicle Repair Guides. Select 1996, FORD TRUCK, and then the AeroStar should be there. Then click on Engine & Engine Overhaul. Click on Thermostat on the right side. I did notice that there is no 3.8L engine listed in this section. Are you sure you have the right engine? I noticed it had the 2.3L listed, but you wont hardly see one of these. Then it lists the 2.8L, and then the 3.0L. The 3.0 and the 3.8 as far as intake design and overall engine design were so close it wont matter. The

great info man....thanks!