Dorman 902-060 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing - Lower

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing for Ford and Mazda

Dorman 902-060 is a replacement engine coolant thermostat housing built to match the fit and durability of the original housing on specified vehicles. It is made from black plastic and engineered to handle repeated temperature swings in the cooling system. This housing includes a gasket, O-rings, and bolts, and it is configured for applications with a 45-degree housing neck.

Key Features

• Replacement engine coolant thermostat housing for select Ford Ranger, Explorer, Explorer Sport, and Explorer Sport Trac applications
• Black plastic construction for OE-style fit and function
• Includes gasket, O-rings, and bolts
• 45-degree housing neck angle
• Inlet port diameter: 3 in.; outlet port diameter: 1.125 in.
• Mounting hole diameter: 0.313 in.; flange thickness: 0.25 in.
• No thermostat included
• Designed for lower-position cooling system applications

Detailed Description

This Dorman thermostat housing is built for direct replacement use on select Ford and Mazda vehicles, including 2002-2011 Ford Ranger, 2002-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002-2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2001-2004 Mazda B4000, and 2005-2010 Mazda B4000. It is designed for lower mounting locations and applications with clip-in style sensor ports where noted. Dorman 902-060 cross-references Gates 7295 for the same application.

The housing is shaped to match the original mounting points and coolant passage layout, helping restore proper thermostat housing sealing and coolant routing. The package includes the thermostat housing with gasket and O-rings, while the thermostat itself is not included.

What This Part Helps Address

• Coolant leaks at the thermostat housing
• Cracked or warped plastic housing surfaces
• Damaged sealing areas around the gasket or O-rings
• Improper coolant flow caused by a failing housing
• Service replacement for worn lower thermostat housing assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the lower housing position, sensor-port style, inlet and outlet dimensions, and 45-degree neck angle before installation. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before fitting the new gasket and O-rings. Transfer any required sensors or related components from the original assembly if your vehicle uses them, and confirm the cooling system is properly refilled and bled after installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement housing to match stock fit and durability on the listed vehicles and to withstand extreme temperature changes for extended service life. Part number 902-060 is a direct-fit cooling system replacement for select Ford Ranger, Explorer, Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac, and Mazda B4000 applications.