Dorman 902-1014 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing - Upper

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing for Ford and Lincoln

Dorman 902-1014 is a replacement engine coolant thermostat housing built to match the fit and durability of the original housing on specified vehicles. Its metal construction is made to handle repeated temperature swings in the cooling system, helping maintain a secure thermostat housing seal on Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda applications.

• Metal housing with a natural finish
• Includes gasket for installation
• 90-degree housing neck angle
• 2 mounting holes with 0.313 in. diameter
• 1.438 in. outlet port diameter
• No thermostat included
• No bleeder valve
• O-rings not required

Fitment and Application Details

Compatible with cooling system applications on 2003-2005 Ford Taurus, 2000-2005 Lincoln LS, 2003-2005 Mercury Sable, 2003-2004 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 1996-1999 Ford Mustang, 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder, 2000-2002 Ford Taurus, 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, 2000-2002 Mercury Sable, 2000-2001 Ford Sable, 2000-2001 Mazda MPV, 1995-2000 Ford Contour, 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, and 1997-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. For 2000-2002 Ford Taurus and 2000-2002 Mercury Sable, use the listed single-flange, cover-specific configuration; for 2000-2001 Mazda MPV, 1995-2000 Ford Contour, and 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, this is the upper housing and cover application.

This part cross-references Gates CO34770 and Motorad 5173KT for the same application. Dorman 902-1014 also aligns with common interchange references used for these cooling system repairs.

What This Housing Helps Repair

• Coolant leaks at the thermostat housing
• Cracked or warped original housing surfaces
• Improper sealing at the thermostat cover area
• Cooling system service issues caused by aged housing material
• Fitment problems from a worn OE-style replacement housing

Installation Notes and Quality

Install the housing with the included gasket and verify the mating surfaces are clean and flat before assembly. Confirm the vehicle-specific configuration, including upper housing or cover style where listed, and match the outlet and mounting dimensions before installation. Dorman designs this replacement thermostat housing to match stock fit and durability for the listed Ford Mustang, Ford Taurus, Lincoln LS, and Mercury Sable applications.

Quality is supported by Dorman’s OE-style replacement engineering and material selection for temperature cycling in the cooling system.