Dorman 902-1015 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing for Ford and Mercury

Dorman 902-1015 is a replacement engine coolant thermostat housing for select Ford and Mercury vehicles. It is built from metal with a natural finish and includes a gasket for a direct cooling system service replacement.

Compatible With 1986-2000 Ford Taurus, Ford Tempo, Ford Probe, Ford Windstar, Mercury Sable, and Mercury Topaz applications, this thermostat housing is shaped to match the stock housing fit and mounting layout. The Dorman 902-1015 is designed for vehicles that need a durable coolant outlet housing with a 1.5 in. outlet port and a 180-degree neck angle.

Key Features

• Metal construction for added durability in cooling system service
• Natural finish housing with a stock-style replacement design
• 1.5 in. outlet port diameter
• Three mounting holes with 0.313 in. mounting hole diameter
• Gasket included; thermostat not included
• No bleeder valve and no bolts included
• O-rings not required for this application

Detailed Description

This engine coolant thermostat housing is engineered to match the fit and durability of the original housing on specified Ford and Mercury models. The metal housing is built to handle repeated temperature swings in the cooling system, helping maintain a secure coolant passage at the thermostat location. Dorman 902-1015 is a practical replacement when the original housing is cracked, warped, or leaking at the gasket surface. This part cross-references Focus Auto Parts 84917 for the same application.

Common Cooling System Issues It Can Address

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing gasket surface
• Cracked or corroded thermostat housing body
• Warped housing that no longer seals correctly
• Damaged coolant outlet connection at the housing neck
• Cooling system service on aging Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable, or Ford Windstar models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the outlet port diameter, mounting hole pattern, and 180-degree neck angle before installation. Clean the mating surface thoroughly, inspect the thermostat and adjacent hoses, and replace any worn sealing surfaces before reassembly. This housing is supplied with a gasket, and the thermostat is installed separately.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement thermostat housing to match the stock fit and durability of the original part on listed applications. It is built to withstand extreme temperature changes for extended service life in the cooling system.