Four Seasons 85003 Engine Coolant Water Outlet

Four Seasons 85003 Water Outlet Overview

The Four Seasons 85003 engine coolant water outlet is a direct-fit cooling system component for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications. Built from aluminum or aluminum/cast iron construction, it includes a gasket or seal and is made to meet or exceed OEM requirements.

Compatible With 1996-2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996-2000 Ford Grand Marquis, 1996-2000 Lincoln Town Car, and 1996-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, this Four Seasons Water Outlet is a practical replacement for worn or leaking coolant outlet housings. The Four Seasons 85003 is part of the Water Outlet line for engine coolant components.

Key Features

• Engine coolant water outlet, style without thermostat
• Aluminum or aluminum/cast iron construction for cooling system service
• Gasket or seal included
• Inlet diameter: 1.283 in.
• Bolt hole center to bolt hole center: 2.875 in. and 2.91 in.
• Maximum height: 3.106 in.
• Mounting flange width: 0.288 in.
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 85003 is an engine coolant outlet designed for vehicles that use a thermostat housing-style coolant passage without an integrated thermostat. Its aluminum construction supports corrosion resistance in cooling system service, while the included gasket or seal helps simplify replacement of a leaking or damaged outlet. This part cross-references Dayco 85003 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant leaks at the water outlet housing
• Cracked or corroded outlet surfaces
• Improper sealing at the coolant passage
• Cooling system service issues caused by a worn outlet
• Replacement needs on Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Grand Marquis, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the inlet diameter, bolt spacing, and overall height against the original part before installation. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly, inspect the thermostat separately if your application uses one, and torque fasteners evenly to help maintain a proper seal. This part is supplied without a thermostat.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this water outlet as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements for the specified applications. The part number is 85003.