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5.0L (1979-1995) MustangTechnical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.
Even though the thermostat is new doesn't mean it works or could it be put in upside down. Pull it, put in a pan of water, bring to a boil & see if it opens.
i can hear the thermo opening and closing and i dont think i put it upside down the point goes towards the front of the engine and the flat part towards the engine