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

The service of both the thermostat and its housing for the 4.0L SOHC engine starts with draining the engine cooling system. Service each part through strategic removal starting from specified components using their individual step-by-step instructions. Restore the necessary parts by using the installation procedure in reverse order. The inspection of the thermostat housing gasket should precede assembly while also necessitating a new gasket if there is any damage. To complete the service examine the thermostat housing cover gasket along with installing a new one if damage is detected. The service requires you to finish the process through cooling system filling and bleeding operations.

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Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing

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Ford Explorer Thermostat Housing, Lower Part Number: GL2Z-8592-A
$43.17 MSRP: $62.83
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- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing, Lower; Thermostat Housing Cover; Lower Housing
- Position: Lower
- Replaces: 1L2Z-8592-BB, RH-148, RH-93
- 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 Housing, Lower Part Number: 2L5Z-8592-BB
$51.07 MSRP: $74.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing, Lower; Engine Coolant Water Outlet; Thermostat Housing Cover; Connection - Water Outlet; Water Outlet
- Manufacturer Note: Housing For 2 Clip In Style Sensors
- Position: Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Water Hose Part Number: CB5Z-8592-C
$71.48 MSRP: $110.00
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- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Turbocharger Coolant Line; Turbo Line; Water Outlet; Outlet Tube; Connection - Water Outlet
- Replaces: CB5Z-8592-B, CB5Z-8592-A, RH-257, RH-208
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2015 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Water Outlet Part Number: AA5Z-8592-A
$48.09 MSRP: $70.00
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- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing & Cover.; Thermostat Outlet; Connection - Water Outlet; Thermostat Housing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | Platinum, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Water Outlet, Upper Part Number: 6L2Z-8592-FA
$19.47 MSRP: $28.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing, Upper; Engine Coolant Water Outlet; Upper Housing; Connection - Water Outlet
- Manufacturer Note: Plastic Housing
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Upper Housing Part Number: 2L2Z-8592-AA
$23.93 MSRP: $34.83
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing, Upper; Engine Coolant Water Outlet; Connection - Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing; Water Outlet
- Position: Upper
- Replaces: 1L2Z-8592-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Housing, Upper Part Number: 1W7Z-8592-AB
$25.19 MSRP: $36.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing, Upper; Engine Coolant Water Outlet; Thermostat Housing Cover; Thermostat Outlet; Connection - Water Outlet; Water Outlet
- Position: Upper
- Replaces: 1W7Z-8592-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLT, XLT Sport | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Housing Part Number: BL3Z-8A586-G
$140.84 MSRP: $205.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Kit; Thermostat Housing Cover; Thermostat Unit
- Replaces: BL3Z-8592-C, RH-211, BL3Z-8A586-B, BR3Z-8592-B, RH-244
- 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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Ford Explorer Thermostat Housing Part Number: K2GZ-8592-A
$36.12 MSRP: $51.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connection - Water Inlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing & Cover; Water Outlet; Thermostat Outlet
- 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 Housing Part Number: FOZZ-8592-B
$123.76 MSRP: $186.67
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- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing; Thermostat Housing Cover; Connection - Water Outlet; Water Outlet
- Replaces: FOZZ-8592-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Water Outlet, Upper Part Number: BR3Z-8592-Q
$166.32 MSRP: $256.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing & Cover; Upper Inlet Flange.; Thermostat Outlet; Outlet Tube; Connection - Water Outlet; Thermostat Housing
- Position: Upper
- 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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Ford Explorer Thermostat Housing Part Number: F6AZ-8592-AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Thermostat Housing Cover; Outlet Assembly; Connection - Water Outlet
- Manufacturer Note: CONNECTOR
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLT, XLT Sport | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Housing Part Number: F5TZ-8592-CA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connection - Water Outlet; Thermostat Housing Cover
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1998 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Housing, Upper Part Number: 7R3Z-8592-A
$25.85 MSRP: $36.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing, Upper; Engine Coolant Water Outlet; Thermostat Housing Cover; Water Outlet; Thermostat Outlet; Upper Housing; Connection - Water Outlet
- Position: Upper
- Replaces: 6L2Z-8592-DA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Thermostat Housing Part Number: FOTZ-8592-CA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connection - Water Outlet; Thermostat Housing Cover
- Manufacturer Note: Connector - 35mm OD, OHV
- Replaces: FOTZ-8592-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1996 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

Ford Explorer Thermostat Housing

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The Ford Explorer Thermostat Housing is regarded as a significant part, which contributes to the excellent performance and safety of Ford Explorer of different generations. This component is known as the Thermostat Housing that is responsible for continually controlling the engine temperature with the help of the thermostat that controls the movement of the coolant from the engine to the radiator. Very durable and which are made from high-grade steel, the Ford Explorer Thermostat Housing is reliable when it comes to extremely high heat and pressure existing under the hood. It must be durable as any harm would lead to leakage of coolants and large problems relating to the engine. The Thermostat Housing in Ford Explorer has passed through generations over the years since 1991, and the Housing has been upgraded to serve the needs of every model to increase the car's performance. It is recommended to check on the cracks besides ensuring that the hoses that connect to the Ford Explorer Thermostat Housing are well connected and this ensures that it works for a long time and operates as it was initially designed to do. Interestingly, design aspects of Thermostat Housing help in the expedition becoming efficient by not overheating the Explorer and providing a comfortable drive. The Ford Explorer Thermostat Housing proves to be an important component in automobiles due to its versatility, installability on different Explorer trims such as the XL, Eddie Bauer, both Sport, and Limited models, and involvement in managing the automobile's engine control and safety features.

Ford Explorer Thermostat Housing Parts and Q&A

Thermostat Housing, Lower
GL2Z-8592-A
Q: How to service the thermostat and thermostat housing for the 4.0L SOHC engine on Ford Explorer?
A:
The service of both the Thermostat and its housing for the 4.0L SOHC engine starts with draining the engine cooling system. Service each part through strategic removal starting from specified components using their individual step-by-step instructions. Restore the necessary parts by using the installation procedure in reverse order. The inspection of the thermostat housing gasket should precede assembly while also necessitating a new gasket if there is any damage. To complete the service examine the thermostat housing cover gasket along with installing a new one if damage is detected. The service requires you to finish the process through cooling system filling and bleeding operations.