How to service the thermostat housing for the 2.3L engine on Ford Ranger?

To service the 2.3L engine's thermostat housing, drain the cooling system, disconnect the lower radiator and EGR valve heater hoses, and remove the housing bolts. Install the new housing, tightening bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in), and reverse the removal steps, replacing the gasket if needed.

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

To change thermostat housing on 4.0L SOHC, drain cooling system, disconnect air cleaner outlet pipe and throttle body, and disconnect coolant temperature sensor. Unscrew hoses, loosen the thermostat housing bolts and screw in the new housing. Tighten bolts to 12 Nm and fill-up the cooling system.

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Ford Thermostat Housing, Upper Part Number: F5RZ-8K528-CC
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- Other Name: Connection - Water Inlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing, Upper; Thermostat Housing Cover; Connector Tube; Housing
- Position: Upper
- Replaces: F5RZ-8K528-B
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2005-2006 | GT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Water Outlet Part Number: FR3Z-8592-C
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- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Outlet Flange; Thermostat Housing; Radiator Hose; Housing; Connection - Water Outlet
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-150 | 2021-2023 | King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, SSV, Tremor, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX
- Mustang | 2015-2023 | Bullitt, GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, Mach 1, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R, Shelby GT500 | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford Thermostat Housing Part Number: F81Z-8592-BA
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- Other Name: Inlet; Engine Coolant Water Inlet; Thermostat Housing Cover; Water Outlet
- Manufacturer Note: 90 degree water pump inlet
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-350 Econoline | 1997-1998 | Base, XL | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- Excursion | 2000-2003 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-250 | 1994-1996 | Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-250 HD | 1997 | XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-350 | 1994-1997 | Base, Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
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Ford Thermostat Housing Part Number: 1C3Z-8592-AA
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- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Water Inlet; Thermostat Housing Cover; Connection - Water Outlet; Water Outlet
- Manufacturer Note: 2 5/8" Straight water pump inlet
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Excursion | 2001-2003 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
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Ford Thermostat Housing Part Number: BM5Z-8592-C
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- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly; Engine Coolant Thermostat Kit; Thermostat Housing Cover; Water Outlet; Thermostat Unit; Thermostat; Engine Coolant Thermostat
- Manufacturer Note: THERMOSTAT AND HOUSING ASSY
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escape | 2013-2016 | SE, SEL, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS
- Fiesta | 2014-2019 | ST | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS
- Fusion | 2014 | SE | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS
- Transit Connect | 2014-2016 | Titanium, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS
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Ford Connector Part Number: 8C3Z-8592-L
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- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Pipe Adapter; Connection - Water Outlet
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-250 Super Duty | 2008-2009 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2008-2009 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL
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Ford Thermostat Housing Part Number: 3C3Z-8592-AB
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- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Bypass Pipe; Thermostat Housing Cover; Radiator Hose; Water Outlet; Connector; Connection - Water Outlet
- Replaces: 3C3Z-8592-AA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-350 Super Duty | 2004-2010 | Base, Chateau, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
- Excursion | 2003-2005 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
- F-250 Super Duty | 2003-2007 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2003-2007 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
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Ford Thermostat Housing Part Number: BR3Z-8A586-N
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- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Kit; Thermostat Housing Cover; Thermostat Unit
- Replaces: BR3Z-8A586-K, BR3Z-8A586-L, BR3Z-8A586-M, BR3Z-8592-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2011-2024 | Boss 302, Bullitt, Dark Horse, Dark Horse Premium, GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, Mach 1, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R, Shelby GT500 | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford Thermostat Housing Part Number: YS4Z-8592-BD
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Housing - Thermostat; Thermostat Housing Cover; Water Outlet
- Manufacturer Note: Thermostat Housing
- Replaces: YS4Z-8592-BB
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escape | 2001-2004 | Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Focus | 2000-2007 | LX, S, SE, SES, Sony Limited Edition, SVT, ZTS, ZTW, ZX3, ZX4, ZX5, ZXW | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Thermostat Housing Part Number: PB5Z-8592-A
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- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2024 | EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Thermostat Housing Part Number: YL8Z-8592-AB
$111.55 MSRP: $187.27
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Housing - Thermostat; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing; Thermostat Housing Cover
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escape | 2001-2004 | Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Water Outlet Part Number: 8C3Z-8592-N
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- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Cover
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-250 Super Duty | 2008-2010 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2008-2010 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL
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Ford Water Outlet Part Number: 9L8Z-8592-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Inlet Flange; Engine Coolant Water Outlet; Connector; Connection - Water Outlet
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escape | 2009-2012 | Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Fusion | 2010-2012 | SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX
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Ford Thermostat Housing Part Number: F8RZ-8592-AC
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- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Thermostat Housing Cover; Thermostat Outlet; Connection - Water Outlet
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escort | 1998-2002 | LX, SE, ZX2, ZX2 Cool Coupe, ZX2 Hot Coupe, ZX2 S/R | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Water Outlet Part Number: JT4Z-8592-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connection - Water Inlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing; Thermostat Housing Cover; Thermostat Outlet; Thermostat Housing
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-150 | 2018-2020 | Lariat, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Ford Thermostat Housing Part Number: LX6Z-8A586-B
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- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Thermostat Housing Cover
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escape | 2020-2023 | Platinum Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, SE Hybrid, SE Plug-In Hybrid, SE Sport Hybrid, SEL Hybrid, SEL Plug-In Hybrid, ST-Line Elite Hybrid, ST-Line Hybrid, ST-Line Select Hybrid, Titanium Hybrid, Titanium Plug-In Hybrid | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- Maverick | 2022-2023 | Lariat, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Thermostat Housing Part Number: F81Z-8592-AA
$33.09 MSRP: $52.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Water Outlet; Thermostat Housing Cover; Thermostat Connector; Connection - Water Outlet; Water Outlet
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Excursion | 2000-2003 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-250 Super Duty | 1999-2003 | Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 1999-2003 | King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
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Ford Water Outlet Part Number: 8C3Z-8592-M
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connection - Water Outlet; Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Cover
- Replaced by: 8C3Z-8575-D
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-350 Super Duty | 2008-2009 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL
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Ford Thermostat Housing Part Number: F5TZ-8592-BC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connector; Engine Coolant Water Outlet; Thermostat Housing Cover; Water Outlet
- Replaces: F5TZ-8592-BA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Bronco | 1995-1996, 1992 | Custom, Eddie Bauer, XL, XLT, XLT Nite, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-150 Econoline | 1992-1996 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 1992-1996 | Chateau, Custom, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-250 Econoline | 1992-1996 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-350 Econoline | 1992-1996 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 1992-1996 | Chateau, Chateau HD, Custom, Custom HD, XL HD, XLT, XLT HD | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- F-150 | 1992-1996 | Custom, Eddie Bauer, Lightning, Special, XL, XLT, XLT Lariat | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- F-250 | 1992-1996 | Custom, Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT, XLT Lariat | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- F-350 | 1992-1997 | Base, Custom, Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
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Ford Thermostat Housing Part Number: F2TZ-8592-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Connection Water Outlet; Thermostat Housing Cover
- Replaces: F2TZ-8592-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Ranger | 1992 | Custom, S, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS

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Thermostat Housing
1L5Z-8592-CF
Q: How to service the thermostat housing for the 2.3L engine on Ford Ranger?
A: To service the 2.3L engine's thermostat housing, drain the cooling system, disconnect the lower radiator and EGR valve heater hoses, and remove the housing bolts. Install the new housing, tightening bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in), and reverse the removal steps, replacing the gasket if needed.
Thermostat Housing, Upper
5R3Z-8592-BA
Q: How to service the thermostat housing on a 4.0L SOHC engine on Ford Mustang?
A: To change thermostat housing on 4.0L SOHC, drain cooling system, disconnect air cleaner outlet pipe and throttle body, and disconnect coolant temperature sensor. Unscrew hoses, loosen the thermostat housing bolts and screw in the new housing. Tighten bolts to 12 Nm and fill-up the cooling system.