Four Seasons 85172 Engine Coolant Water Outlet

Engine Coolant Water Outlet for Ford and Mercury

Four Seasons Water Outlet 85172 is an engine coolant water outlet for select Ford and Mercury applications. It is built with a plastic and thermoplastic/cast iron construction, includes a gasket or seal, and is supplied in an outlet style without a thermostat.

Key Features

• Four Seasons Water Outlet, part number 85172
• Engine coolant water outlet for cooling system service
• Plastic and thermoplastic/cast iron material construction
• Gasket or seal included
• Outlet style without thermostat; thermostat not included
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Inlet diameter: 1.193 in.
• Maximum height: 2.653 in.
• Bolt hole center to bolt hole center: 2.65 in. and 3.438 in.

Product Details

The Four Seasons 85172 water outlet is an engine coolant component used in the thermostat and housing area of the cooling system. It is specified as an outlet-type housing without a thermostat and is built to meet or exceed OEM requirements. This part cross-references Motorad 5172KT and CH5172 for the same application. Fits 1997-2001 Ford Explorer, N/A; Fits 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, N/A; Fits 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, N/A; Fits 1998-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, N/A. The Four Seasons 85172 is a direct-fit cooling system service part for these Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer applications.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Coolant leaking from the water outlet or housing area
• Cracked or warped outlet housing
• Damaged gasket or seal at the coolant outlet
• Cooling system service requiring outlet replacement
• Improper coolant flow at the thermostat housing connection

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the inlet diameter, bolt-hole spacing, and outlet style before installation. Replace the gasket or seal during service, and inspect the mating surfaces for corrosion, warping, or debris before assembly. This part is supplied without a thermostat, so reuse or replace the thermostat separately as needed for the repair.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this water outlet as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements for the specified applications. Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, and model before installation.