Lower temperature 180° (180F) thermostat & gasket -  Ford Small block fitments & more. See list below

Many fitments including 289, 302, 5.0L, 5.8L 351 & More. Good choice for summer use.


BONUS:

we are now including a thermostat housing gasket (MG50) with each thermostat for free as a bonus.

Pictures are representative. Current gasket batch has a dark gray finish. It has adhesive on one side to facilitate installation.

Each purchase includes 2 items, 1 thermostat & 1 gasket

Shipping bonus: Purchase 2+ kits and get automatic upgrade to USPS Priority shipping.



Update: (a few) in stock & more on the way with a short delay. Contact me to check & confirm

SUPER SALE - Ready for immediate shipment


note: just to reiterate, this is a quality 180° MotoRad replacement thermostat. This is the 180° medium temp version thermostat with part number 300180. We also have this available in a 160F & 192F in some of our other listings. Sorry for any confusion.. Pictures are representative.

FYI:

We get the question frequently about what the listed thermostat temperature means. I'll try to address it hear:

Thermostats have a “rated” temperature (such as 160F, 170F, or 180F) This is the temperature the thermostat will start to open, releasing heated coolant from the engine into the radiator. The thermostat will fully open once the coolant gets another ten or fifteen degrees warmer.



Do you have a factory OEM 192F thermostat and looking for a lower temp replacement thermostat? This one will interchange with Motorcraft RT1139 (E0HT8260FA, XR3E8575BA, XR3Z8575BA) all of which are the OEM 192F factory temperature thermostat. For application and fitment purposes this is a lower temperature thermostat that can interchange with these factory part numbers.


It is a great idea to replace your thermostat as a preventative measure, especially if you system is more than 5 years old...

Many fitments. See list above & below. This setup can allow better cooling than the factory thermostat if your factory thermostat is either a 190-195° thermostat. A 180° can keep your engine a little bit cooler & under certain conditions can be beneficial & preferred.

As stated this thermostat is rated at 180 degrees and will fit applications that take the listed cross-reference part numbers, although those part numbers may be rated at different temperatures. Please use this thermostat kit "only" if you know you want a 180 degree thermostat. We also carry other temperature thermostat kits that may be correct or a better choice if you want a factory temperature thermostat. If you are unsure, please contact me for help. Certain model Fords may trip a check engine light if the temperature is not what the computer is expecting or if it does not reach a certain operating temperature within a certain amount of time. Generally this can happen if the thermostat is stuck open or if it opens at a too-low temperature (usually when going bad). Generally the 180 degree is within the acceptable range, especially on older vehicles. Your individual results may vary & needs may be different, so choose your temperature accordingly.

We also carry this setup in a 160°, 192° & 195° kit for those who want to replace the thermostat with the factory rated temperature. In cooler climates or in the winter months a 195° may be preferred. Look in out other listings for that kit. See details below. This is a high quality thermostat made by MotoRad. We carry a similar kit in both 160° & 195 degrees in out other listings.


Thermostat temperatures we normally carry for the small block Ford

160°, 192° & 195° - check out other listings for these various kits. Cannot find what you need? Just message us for assistance.


UPDATE: We also have a thermostat housing kit that will include both a new housing and thermostat in another listing.


Fitments include:


FORDBRONCO1973-1996
FORDCOUNTRY SQUIRE1987-1991
FORDE-1001970-1983
FORDE-1501975-1996
FORDE-200 ECONOLINE1970-1974
FORDE-2501975-1996
FORDE-300 ECONOLINE1970-1974
FORDE-3501975-1996
FORDEXPLORER1996-2001
FORDF-1001968-1983
FORDF-1501975-1996
FORDF-2501968-1997
FORDF-3501968-1997
FORDF-5001975-1977
FORDFREESTAR2004-2007
FORDLTD CROWN VICTORIA1984-1991
FORDMUSTANG1964-1995
FORDRANCHERO1960-1978
FORDTHUNDERBIRD1986-1993
FORDWINDSTAR1998-2003
LINCOLNCONTINENTAL1986-1987
LINCOLNMARK VII1986-1992
LINCOLNTOWN CAR1986-1990
MERCURYCAPRI1984-1986
MERCURYCOLONY PARK1987-1991
MERCURYCOUGAR1986-1993
MERCURYGRAND MARQUIS1984-1991
MERCURYMONTEREY2004-2007
MERCURYMOUNTAINEER1997-2001



Benefits:

  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications for proper coolant flow
  • Durable double bridge opening design for long life, stability and strength
  • Manufactured from high quality components to meet the demanding conditions of the automotive cooling system
  • Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant
  • Offset design, air relief valve and OEM style seals included where applicable


Do you need a different temperature? We carry similar kits in both 160 & 192 degrees in other listings.


Many additional fitments. Contact me to confirm your application:

ALFA ROMEO1958-1971
AMERICAN MOTORS1961-1988
ASTON MARTIN1997
AUSTIN1960-1975
AUSTIN-HEALEY1953-1970
BMW1971
BRICKLIN1975
BUICK1933-1993
CADILLAC1963-1995
CHECKER1960-1982
CHEVROLET1934-1997
CHRYSLER1978-1989
DODGE1961-2003
EAGLE1988-1989
FIAT1960-1973
FORD1949-2004
GEO1989-1993
GMC1955-1996
HILLMAN1960-1966
HYUNDAI2000-2003
INTERNATIONAL1969-1974
JAGUAR1949-1974
JEEP1947-2006
JENSEN1974
KAISER-FRAZER1947-1955
LAND ROVER1970-1995
LINCOLN1969-1985
MERCEDES-BENZ1955-1963
MERCURY1949-2007
MG1956-1980
MORGAN1968-1981
MORRIS1954-1971
NISSAN2005-2007
OLDSMOBILE1949-1993
OPEL1956-1975
PACKARD1948-1958
PLYMOUTH1960-1989
PONTIAC1933-1993
ROVER1960-1968
SAAB1960-1974
SIMCA1969
STUDEBAKER1939-1966
TRIUMPH1962-1981
WILLYS1942






Who is motorad?

From the manufacturer:

Leader in Aftermarket Parts You Can Trust 

MotoRad has been engineering aftermarket thermostats since 1958! We manufacture thermostats and caps in our 250,000 square foot facility. We serve the OE, OES, and retail markets as well as specialty markets. Over the years, we have been first to market with innovative aftermarket products. Here at MotoRad, we offer quick turnaround times and 100% unit fill on all orders. As an award-winning company, we have earned the distinction, “Vendor of the Year” by three different clients; we take our customer commitments seriously. All of our caps and thermostats are manufactured with high-quality standards. In North America, we have locations in Mt. Carmel, Illinois and Monterrey, Mexico. These locations allow us to get your parts out quickly and efficiently.

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