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

Before attributing a cooling system issue to the thermostat, check coolant level, drivebelt tension, and temperature gauge or light. If engine has prolonged warm-up times, replace thermostat. For engine overheating, assess upper radiator hose temperature. Cool hose suggests stuck-closed thermostat, hot hose suggests open thermostat. To replace, disconnect battery cable, remove air duct, drain cooling system. Locate thermostat housing, loosen hose clamp, detach hose. Remove housing cover, extract old thermostat, clean surfaces, install new thermostat with proper orientation. Reassemble, refill cooling system, start engine to check for leaks and verify thermostat functionality.

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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: 7L3Z-8575-B
$17.17 MSRP: $30.91
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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: 1X4Z-8575-FA
$13.03 MSRP: $23.45
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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: 2L2Z-8575-AA
$19.38 MSRP: $30.91
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Product Specifications
- 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
$39.56 MSRP: $63.09
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat Assy; Thermostat, Thermostat Housing, Thermostat Unit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 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
$38.65 MSRP: $61.64
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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
$32.03 MSRP: $51.09
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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: XL2Z-8575-AB
$7.09 MSRP: $11.31
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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: F7TZ-8575-A
$32.03 MSRP: $51.09
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Product Specifications
- 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: 1L2Z-8575-AA
$19.38 MSRP: $30.91
You Save: $11.53 (38%)
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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 ASY
Part Number: BL3Z-8575-B
$18.18 MSRP: $32.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: 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 | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer THERMOSTAT ASY
Part Number: BR3Z-8575-G
$25.50 MSRP: $36.18
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat
- Replaces: BR3Z-8575-D, RT-1208, BR3Z-8575-A, RT-1225
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: F2TZ-8575-A
$25.88 MSRP: $41.27
You Save: $15.39 (38%)
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Product Specifications
- 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 ASY
Part Number: LB5Z-8575-C
$21.88 MSRP: $34.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat
- Replaces: LB5Z-8575-B
- 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
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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

Thermostat Assembly
F7TZ-8575-A
Q: How to check and replace a thermostat in a cooling system issue on Ford Explorer?
A: Before attributing a cooling system issue to the thermostat, check coolant level, drivebelt tension, and temperature gauge or light. If engine has prolonged warm-up times, replace thermostat. For engine overheating, assess upper radiator hose temperature. Cool hose suggests stuck-closed thermostat, hot hose suggests open thermostat. To replace, disconnect battery cable, remove air duct, drain cooling system. Locate thermostat housing, loosen hose clamp, detach hose. Remove housing cover, extract old thermostat, clean surfaces, install new thermostat with proper orientation. Reassemble, refill cooling system, start engine to check for leaks and verify thermostat functionality.