Thermostat Replacement - Use OEM?

[ManUpOrShutUp]

I also just got my thermostat, pump and a heater hose replaced at the dealership and it was around $1400. $500 in parts and the rest labor.

Wow, that's insane.

 

[TomM]

I purchased the 180 degree stat from SPD as well, just never got around to putting it in. I had a similar stupid experience with my dealership which generally I really like but this ticked me off. I already had mine in to do a coolant flush, which essentially means its already empty at one point or another, and asked them if they would put in a new tstat while they were at it. They called me back and said the added labor would be around $800. That blew my mind, so I said no and will find a way to try and do it myself sometime.

I just changed the Stat on my 2008 Eddie Bauer and it litterally took me less than 50 minutes. I replaced the upper radiator hose, too, b/c I thought 'What the Hell' I have to take it off and I don't trust it resealing. I have 186,000 miles on her. It was so quick and easy. Stat, gasket and hose cost me <$100; I bought the parts from my dealer and actually paid $81.36 for all three parts. <1 hour of time + <$100 = $$$ saved.
Here's a video. I took off the duct as shown. Yours maybe different requiring the removal of the assembly above the throttle body.

Upgrade Your Ride: Easy Thermostat Replacement For Ford Expedition 2007-2014

Learn how to replace a 2007-2014 Ford Expedition thermostat. This is an easy-to-follow auto repair video that will show you how to replace your own thermosta...

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[Fastcar]

Thanks everyone. They tried to tell me that gaskets that have to be removed are one time use and have to be ordered, and then went on about how much labor is involved, I guess assuming I hadn’t done any homework before I took it in. I will stick with the resigned OEM thermostat and find another dealer when I need something in the future.

You might want to suggest to the dealer that they take their mittins off when working. Also for that kind of labor rate you should at least recieve a happy ending.

 

[5280tunage]

You might want to suggest to the dealer that they take their mittins off when working. Also for that kind of labor rate you should at least recieve a happy ending.

Don't disagree but it's not that far off. as i said before, mine wanted $800, with me bringing in the thermostat, and while in the midst of doing a coolant flush. Completely absurd.

 

[Fastcar]

Don't disagree but it's not that far off. as i said before, mine wanted $800, with me bringing in the thermostat, and while in the midst of doing a coolant flush. Completely absurd.

I hear ya! But we aren't launching the space shuttle! It's a friggin' t stat. What is truly absurd imho is that folks will continue to pay these price's.

 

[5280tunage]

welp, now I'm going back in, in a couple weeks for another phaser replacement, think I can get them to throw the new tstat in while they're at it? they have to remove the shroud around it anyways for the timing cover.