Thermostats

The thermostat in your Ford is a small device that sits between the engine and the radiator. It blocks the flow of coolant to the radiator until the engine has warmed up. You can check if your thermostat is working properly by the gauges in your vehicle. If your gauge goes into the red within the first 15 minutes, your thermostat may be bad. This is known as "going into the red zone" and is not good for your engine's health. The thermostat is responsible for communicating a variety of details, including how hot the engine is getting. A thermostat will have a gasket that surrounds it for added protection. There is also an entire thermostat housing, which can break if it gets too hot under the hood. Keeping your thermostat working is critical to ensure that your car's system is getting the right amount of coolant sent to it or stopped. The thermostat can become stuck in an open or closed position that prevents it from working properly. Without a working thermostat, you run the risk of your engine overheating or not running efficiently. When it comes to replacing your thermostat you need to make sure that the new part is OEM quality. This type of thermostat comes directly from the manufacturer and is made for use in your Ford vehicle. Shop our webstore for genuine OEM thermostats today.