About how much does it cost to have a radiator flushed and the thermostat replaced on a 2004 Ford Mustang?

My car overheated and I was told these are two things that might need to be done to my car. I have no idea and I want to be prepared before I take it in to a mechanic. I have both a new alternator and water pump as my car has over 170000 miles on it.About how much does it cost to have a radiator flushed and the thermostat replaced on a 2004 Ford Mustang?For both....a shop is probably going to get you for @ $75- $100



They both are really simple procedures in the automotive world.



I suggest you look up a local person on Craigslist.com and see if they will do it cheaper.



The radiator engine flush can be done with a garden hose in your front yard.



Heat the engine up a bit and then shut it down



Disconnect the top radiator hose from the radiator side.



wire the end of the hose out of the way. (hot water will be pouring out )



crank the engine



Hold a water hose in the radiator hole with the engine running ( at the same place you took the hose off of)



the water will run through the radiator .......through the engine...and the hot water will pour out on the ground from the end of the disconnected top radiator hose.



Once it runs clear......shut it down......open up the drains on the radiator to drain out the water and fill it back up with coolant mix.





The shops down here charge $60 just for the coolant flush alone.....and thats how it's doneAbout how much does it cost to have a radiator flushed and the thermostat replaced on a 2004 Ford Mustang?It should not be too expensive.

Depnding on where you live. Go to Car Talk on the web.They have a section for recommended repair shops in your area.Call them for an estimate.About how much does it cost to have a radiator flushed and the thermostat replaced on a 2004 Ford Mustang?you can replace thermostat at home in a hour if you got a screwdriver and like a 1/2 or a 12 mm wrench for less than 20 bucks but you can call three shops and ask them how much to check car for over heating have it check then know what you need to flush most of time doesnt help but might cost 100 bucks thremostat maybe 75 so a round 200 bucks but im guessing i repair my own car type into search box



how to replace thermostat 2004 Ford Mustang

call parts store get a price

remove radiator take to a radiator shop have them clean it out best flushing dont work that great