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Old 12-05-2018, 10:25 AM
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Default No heat, temp guage shows cold. Ideas?

'01 Ranger Edge 4.0 V-6.

No heat, temp guage shows cold, and the two heater hoses to the firewall seem cold after the truck warms up.

I have read some of the related posts but nothing seems applicable. Would a stuck-shut thermo cause these symptoms?

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Old 12-05-2018, 10:42 AM
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Default Re: No heat, temp guage shows cold. Ideas?

Stuck thermostat the engine will over heat big time...did you see this thread?

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Old 12-06-2018, 06:09 AM
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Sure. Contact me with particulars.

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I did see that thread. It lists everything that could be the cause. I'd like to narrow it down for the particular symptoms I described.
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how does the upper rad hose feel? I'm almost wondering if your thermostat is stuck open
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Old 12-06-2018, 09:30 AM
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The upper and lower radiator hoses are warm, but the two hoses to the firewall are not warm.
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The upper and lower radiator hoses are warm, but the two hoses to the firewall are not warm.
are they just warm or hot? on a normal system the upper hose should be hot enough where you can't keep your hand on it. I would pick up a cheap infrared thermometer to check it. Normal operating temp is around 180-200 degrees
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Old 12-09-2018, 06:30 PM
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I flushed the rad, changed the thermo. All seems to be good now. Thanks for your help guys!
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