How to check and replace a thermostat in a cooling system issue on Ford Explorer?

Make sure there's enough coolant, the drivebelt is tight, and the temperature gauge or light work before you think the thermostat caused cooling trouble. When your engine warms up slowly according to both heater strength and temperature gauge readings, a damaged thermostat is likely keeping the water door open. Simply replace it to get back to normal. A malfunctioning thermostat could be the problem if your engine heats up and the upper radiator hose doesn't feel warm - you'll need to replace the thermostat then. Connecting from the upper radiator hose reveals moving liquid, working thermostat. First turn off our battery, take out the air tube connecting the throttle body and air filter, then drain the vehicle's radiator while saving any recent or in quality coolant. Find the thermostat housing at the front of the intake manifold by tracing the upper radiator hose from the engine. To separate the hose from the coupling, loosen the bolt that secures it. Push the hose free from the fitting by twisting it withpliers that adjust. When the outer part of the big fitting fails, you must replace the thermostat housing cover. Loosen the bolts, and take off the housing cover. Gently hit the cover with a special hammer in case it is stuck. Then get ready for some fluid to escape when you take it apart. When you remove the thermostat, make note of how it was originally placed, and turn it in different directions as needed to get it out. Take out dirt from both the housing and cover, and scrape off material with a gasket tool. Clean both surfaces with acetone or lacquer thinner. Put the sealing ring on the thermostat as shown, then place the new thermostat in the housing with the connecting piece toward the outlet cover and close the vent valve before screwing on the cover. Fit the housing cover over the assembly and bolt it down tightly, connect the hose back to the fitting, and secure the hose clamp. Fill up the cooling system, attach the cleaned air cleaner duct, start the car, let it warm up to normal running temperature, look for any leaks, and check the thermostat works correctly.

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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: BL3Z-8575-B
$21.16 MSRP: $46.91
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- Other Name: THERMOSTAT ASY; Thermostat
- Replaces: BL3Z-8575-A, RT-1213
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: 1X4Z-8575-FA
$17.04 MSRP: $24.18
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assy
- Replaced by: 1X4Z-8575-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: 7L3Z-8575-B
$19.62 MSRP: $32.00
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assy
- Replaced by: 7L3Z-8575-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Ford Explorer | 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: BR3Z-8575-G
$24.80 MSRP: $40.18
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: THERMOSTAT ASY; Thermostat
- Replaces: BR3Z-8575-D, BR3Z-8575-A, RT-1208, RT-1225
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2025 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: 2L2Z-8575-AA
$20.65 MSRP: $33.45
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assy; Thermostat
- Replaces: 1L2Z-8575-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: FR3Z-8575-A
$35.47 MSRP: $57.45
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assy; Thermostat, Thermostat Housing, Thermostat Unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: CJ5Z-8575-A
$40.06 MSRP: $64.91
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assy; Thermostat, Thermostat Housing, Thermostat Unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: AG9Z-8575-B
$35.68 MSRP: $58.55
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assy; Thermostat
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2012-2013 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: 1L2Z-8575-AA
$20.65 MSRP: $33.45
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat Assy
- Replaced by: 2L2Z-8575-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: F7TZ-8575-A
$32.35 MSRP: $53.09
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assy
- Manufacturer Note: Thermostat, SOHC
- Replaced by: YU3Z-8575-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: F2TZ-8575-A
$33.56 MSRP: $54.36
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assy
- Replaced by: YU3Z-8575-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: LB5Z-8575-C
$28.62 MSRP: $46.36
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- Other Name: THERMOSTAT ASY; Thermostat
- Replaces: LB5Z-8575-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2025 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: P2GZ-8575-A
$38.38 MSRP: $62.18
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- Other Name: THERMOSTAT ASY; Thermostat
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2024-2025 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: XL2Z-8575-AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat Assy
- Manufacturer Note: #XL2E 8575-AB (same as XL2Z 8575-AA, except new and improved jiggle pin), FROM 8/9/99
- Replaced by: XR3Z-8575-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2001 Ford Explorer | 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: AL2Z-8575-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat Assy
- Replaced by: AL2Z-8575-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)

Ford Explorer Thermostat

The Ford Explorer Thermostat is known to be a kind of major automobile part that is normally located in proximity to the radiator. Its main role is to control the temperature of the engine to allow efficient use of the car's engine. Thermostats are flow control devices which monitor to achieve a temperature set point of heat transfer fluids. There has been the use of various forms of thermostats over the years; mechanical which are such as bimetallic strips, wax pellets, and pneumatic, which are those that use air-filled control tubes. The above developments have created a positive impact on the ability to control temperature of the automotive systems leading to comfort and operational improvements on Ford Explorer vehicle.

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Ford Explorer Thermostat Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to check and replace a thermostat in a cooling system issue on Ford Explorer?
A:
Make sure there's enough coolant, the drivebelt is tight, and the temperature gauge or light work before you think the thermostat caused cooling trouble. When your engine warms up slowly according to both heater strength and temperature gauge readings, a damaged thermostat is likely keeping the water door open. Simply replace it to get back to normal. A malfunctioning thermostat could be the problem if your engine heats up and the upper radiator hose doesn't feel warm - you'll need to replace the thermostat then. Connecting from the upper radiator hose reveals moving liquid, working thermostat. First turn off our battery, take out the air tube connecting the throttle body and air filter, then drain the vehicle's radiator while saving any recent or in quality coolant. Find the thermostat housing at the front of the intake manifold by tracing the upper radiator hose from the engine. To separate the hose from the coupling, loosen the bolt that secures it. Push the hose free from the fitting by twisting it withpliers that adjust. When the outer part of the big fitting fails, you must replace the thermostat housing cover. Loosen the bolts, and take off the housing cover. Gently hit the cover with a special hammer in case it is stuck. Then get ready for some fluid to escape when you take it apart. When you remove the thermostat, make note of how it was originally placed, and turn it in different directions as needed to get it out. Take out dirt from both the housing and cover, and scrape off material with a gasket tool. Clean both surfaces with acetone or lacquer thinner. Put the sealing ring on the thermostat as shown, then place the new thermostat in the housing with the connecting piece toward the outlet cover and close the vent valve before screwing on the cover. Fit the housing cover over the assembly and bolt it down tightly, connect the hose back to the fitting, and secure the hose clamp. Fill up the cooling system, attach the cleaned air cleaner duct, start the car, let it warm up to normal running temperature, look for any leaks, and check the thermostat works correctly.