How to service the thermostat and thermostat housing on a 4.0L SOHC engine on Ford Explorer?

A thermostat and housing that is to be serviced on 4.0L SOHC engine require the drainage of the cooling system, components to be removed in the order of their installation and installed reversely. Fill up the system and bleed. Check and fit broken gaskets, on thermostat housing and cover installations as necessary.

How to Service and Repair a Thermostat on Ford Explorer?

To fix the thermostat, empty the cooling system, unhook the upper radiator hose and unhook the water bypass hose. Disconnect the water hose connection and thermostat and wash the surfaces. Install a new gasket, center the thermostat and reconnect the hoses with all the clamps firmly in place before filling the system again.

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Ford Explorer Thermostat Part Number: 7L3Z-8575-E
$20.68 MSRP: $32.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant Thermostat; Thermostat, Coolant
- Replaces: 7L3Z-8575-D, 7L3Z-8575-B, AL3Z-8575-B, RT-1196, RT-1230, 3L3Z-8575-AA, 3L3Z-8575-AC, 7L3Z-8575-C, AL3Z-8575-A, RT-1204, RT-1234, RT-1178, RT-1229, RT-1165
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLT, XLT Sport | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Part Number: YU3Z-8575-AA
$33.43 MSRP: $53.09
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant Thermostat; Thermostat Insert Fo
- Replaces: F7TZ-8575-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Housing Part Number: FR3Z-8575-A
$36.18 MSRP: $57.45
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant Thermostat Kit; Thermostat Housing Cover; Thermostat Unit; Thermostat; Engine Coolant Thermostat
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Housing Part Number: CJ5Z-8575-A
$40.88 MSRP: $64.91
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant Thermostat Kit; Thermostat Housing Cover; Thermostat Unit; Thermostat; Engine Coolant Thermostat
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Part Number: AG9Z-8575-B
$36.87 MSRP: $58.55
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant Thermostat
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2013 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Part Number: 2L2Z-8575-AA
$21.07 MSRP: $33.45
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant Thermostat
- Replaces: 1L2Z-8575-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, XL Fleet, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Part Number: YU3Z-8575-BA
$34.24 MSRP: $54.36
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant Thermostat; Thermostat, Coolant
- Replaces: F2TZ-8575-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-2000 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Part Number: BR3Z-8575-G
$25.97 MSRP: $40.18
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant 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 | King Ranch, Platinum, ST | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Part Number: LB5Z-8575-C
$29.96 MSRP: $46.36
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant Thermostat
- Replaces: LB5Z-8575-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Part Number: XR3Z-8575-BA
$7.31 MSRP: $11.31
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant Thermostat
- Manufacturer Note: Thermostat 192 #XR3E 8597-BA
- Replaces: F88Z-8575-AA, E8TZ-8575-A, XL2Z-8575-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Part Number: 1X4Z-8575-B
$15.63 MSRP: $24.18
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant Thermostat
- Replaces: 1X4Z-8575-A, 1X4Z-8575-FA, RT-1228, RT-1172
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Part Number: BL3Z-8575-B
$24.21 MSRP: $37.45
You Save: $13.24 (36%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant 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 | Base, Limited Hybrid, Platinum Hybrid | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)

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Thermostat
7L3Z-8575-E
Q: How to service the thermostat and thermostat housing on a 4.0L SOHC engine on Ford Explorer?
A: A thermostat and housing that is to be serviced on 4.0L SOHC engine require the drainage of the cooling system, components to be removed in the order of their installation and installed reversely. Fill up the system and bleed. Check and fit broken gaskets, on Thermostat Housing and cover installations as necessary.
Thermostat
XR3Z-8575-BA
Q: How to Service and Repair a Thermostat on Ford Explorer?
A: To fix the thermostat, empty the cooling system, unhook the upper radiator hose and unhook the water bypass hose. Disconnect the water hose connection and thermostat and wash the surfaces. Install a new gasket, center the thermostat and reconnect the hoses with all the clamps firmly in place before filling the system again.