05 explorer overheating after I changed thermostat and thermostat housing

Asked by Kevin Jul 29, 2020 at 03:59 AM about the 2005 Ford Explorer XLT V6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hey I have an 05 Explorer started overheating bad
a few days ago so I changed the thermostat
thinking that was the problem but soon after I
found a hole in the thermostat housing so I
changed that as well but truck still is overheating. I
can drive my truck for about 10 minutes until she
starts overheating again.. when I turn the truck on
the Gauge stays at cool and slowly starts working
up to hot.. fan is working no leaks in the radiator
as far as I can tell The hose is hot on the truck
overheats so don’t think it’s that.. can someone plz
help... the picture is under the hood after I switch
everything out.

1 Answer

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Shortcuts

Search Ford Explorer Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    30,850
  • #2
    TransAm77
    Reputation
    7,790
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    7,280
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
311 Great Deals out of 13,471 listings starting at $4,888
Used Ford Expedition
17 Great Deals out of 656 listings starting at $7,894
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
20 Great Deals out of 774 listings starting at $7,499
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
135 Great Deals out of 3,606 listings starting at $4,295
Used Toyota Highlander
34 Great Deals out of 807 listings starting at $7,498
Used Toyota 4Runner
20 Great Deals out of 536 listings starting at $7,770
Used Dodge Durango
57 Great Deals out of 1,822 listings starting at $6,987
Used Honda Pilot
31 Great Deals out of 982 listings starting at $1,230
Used Ford Escape
136 Great Deals out of 4,147 listings starting at $3,999
Used GMC Yukon
17 Great Deals out of 934 listings starting at $5,890
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
176 Great Deals out of 7,546 listings starting at $7,777

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.