Last year Ford put Five (YES FIVE) water pumps on my '96 Mystake in less then six months.
They couldn't tell me why there was problem after problem with all the pumps until I came completely unglued on the return of the fourth pump.
Turns out they were installing them wrong... So, I asked for a different mechanic to fix the problem.
They also replaced all the hoses and the thermostat.
My '96 Mystake continued to run hot in slow traffic so I returned it.
They replaced the pressure cap on the overflow and it seems to do slightly better.
Where is the thermostat and how hard is it to change out with the higher temp one? I have asked FORD about this, and they don't seem to understand me or take me serious. I have told them I have read about this on this sight and they don't seem to be interested.
If I do this myself, will it help?
'96 Oxford White Mercury Mystique Spree
Equipped with a stock 170hp Duratec 2.5L - V-6, 4 speed ATX
It's a Tubeless Tique!!! ( DFW will understand... )
Purchased NEW @ $18,756.00 on 1/11/97.
Dad of twins.
I'm such the family man.
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