Bronco648
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- Joined
- May 23, 2019
- Messages
- 414
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- Location
- Chicago-land, Illinois
- Vehicle Year
- 2011
- Make / Model
- XL
- Engine Type
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Engine Size
- 2.3
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Tire Size
- 15"
Hi All,
I have a 2011 RCSB with the 2.3L four cylinder and auto tranny. The truck has just under 125K miles. Based on some of the things I've already replaced (plugs, wires, belt, fuel filter, shocks, PCV valve, etc.) the truck got some maintenance but not a lot. I think it's time to address the cooling system. But, I was wondering how many hoses to replace.
My plan was to replace the coolant, upper & lower radiator hoses, t-stat and water pump. The basic stuff.
My question is: should I replace all of the heater hoses as well?
There seems to be three or four hoses up near the heater core and then there's that long one that snakes around the back of the engine and is only available from Ford (Motorcraft) and is expensive. The hoses appear to be in good shape (by looks) but that's not a true test with respect to their soundness.
What say you?
TIA, Dave.
I have a 2011 RCSB with the 2.3L four cylinder and auto tranny. The truck has just under 125K miles. Based on some of the things I've already replaced (plugs, wires, belt, fuel filter, shocks, PCV valve, etc.) the truck got some maintenance but not a lot. I think it's time to address the cooling system. But, I was wondering how many hoses to replace.
My plan was to replace the coolant, upper & lower radiator hoses, t-stat and water pump. The basic stuff.
My question is: should I replace all of the heater hoses as well?
There seems to be three or four hoses up near the heater core and then there's that long one that snakes around the back of the engine and is only available from Ford (Motorcraft) and is expensive. The hoses appear to be in good shape (by looks) but that's not a true test with respect to their soundness.
What say you?
TIA, Dave.