my focus keeps overheating! please help - Focaljet

**mrsketch** · 10-04-2008, 03:45 PM

I have a 2002 focus ZX3. It keeps overheating. i went to kragen and bought a new thermostat. Does anyone know how to replace the thermostat? has anyone had the same problem and a leaking problem of one of the hoses?

**bigdaddyzx3** · 10-04-2008, 05:35 PM

Welcome mrsketch.

Chances are that you need to replace the thermostat housing at the same time. They are notorious for leaking. (mine is currently, and I'll be replacing it soon)

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 10-04-2008, 07:53 PM

Are your cooling fans running when the car gets hot? You may have a bad fan resistor.

**getn2focus** · 10-06-2008, 06:16 AM

yes the thermostat housing on mine also leaked. my car was overheating everynow and then, mainly when i was in standstill. had the housing and thermostat replaced at the dealership. woulda done it myself had i had the time. solved my overheating issue.

from the looks though id say it wouldnt be hard.
-have to remove the coolant hose to the housing
-remove the housing
-the you should be able to get to the actual thermostat.
-then reverse your steps when putting back together. also might wanna be sure you properly seal with your gasket and some silicone. (high temp at least)

thats kinda a basic set of instructions....or at least what i would go by lol.
good luck to ya

10-04-2008, 03:45 PM	#1
mrsketch Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	my focus keeps overheating! please help I have a 2002 focus ZX3. It keeps overheating. i went to kragen and bought a new thermostat. Does anyone know how to replace the thermostat? has anyone had the same problem and a leaking problem of one of the hoses?

10-04-2008, 07:53 PM	#3
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10-06-2008, 06:16 AM	#4
getn2focus TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hillsboro, Tennessee Posts: 154	Re: my focus keeps overheating! please help yes the thermostat housing on mine also leaked. my car was overheating everynow and then, mainly when i was in standstill. had the housing and thermostat replaced at the dealership. woulda done it myself had i had the time. solved my overheating issue. from the looks though id say it wouldnt be hard. -have to remove the coolant hose to the housing -remove the housing -the you should be able to get to the actual thermostat. -then reverse your steps when putting back together. also might wanna be sure you properly seal with your gasket and some silicone. (high temp at least) thats kinda a basic set of instructions....or at least what i would go by lol. good luck to ya __________________ Time to GetN2Focus Black Pearl=My 2003 Pitch Black SVT Ford Focus Burnin' /\ Rubber /\ Thru /\ The /\ Cones 100,000 Miles Member on 9/29/08 SVT owners...want a Exedy Clutch-Email techsupport@exedyusa.com and let it be heard! Then post here

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