Four Seasons 85668 Engine Coolant Water Outlet

Engine Coolant Water Outlet for Ford and Mazda

Four Seasons Water Outlet 85668 is an engine coolant water outlet built for direct-fit service on select Ford and Mazda applications. It is a steel outlet, supplied without a thermostat and without a gasket or seal, and it meets or exceeds OEM requirements for the listed vehicles.

This Four Seasons Water Outlet line focuses on OE-style cooling system replacement parts for thermostat and housing service. Part number 85668 is used on select Ford Explorer, Ford Ranger, Ford Aerostar, Mazda B4000, and Mazda Navajo applications with a 40 mm diameter engine coolant water outlet.

• Steel construction for cooling system service
• Outlet style, without thermostat
• Gasket or seal not included
• Thermostat not included
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• Inlet diameter: 1.356 in
• Bolt hole center to bolt hole center: 2.42 in
• Maximum height: 2.328 in
• Mount flange width: 0.218 in

Detailed Product Overview

Four Seasons 85668 is an engine coolant water outlet designed for thermostat and housing repair where the outlet body is the service item. The steel construction supports cooling system durability, while the OE-level specification helps maintain proper coolant routing in the engine. This part is listed for 1990-2000 Ford Ranger, 1991-2000 Ford Explorer, 1990-1997 Ford Aerostar, 1995-2000 Mazda B4000, and 1991-1994 Mazda Navajo applications. This part cross-references Dorman - Conduct-Tite 85668 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a leaking or corroded coolant outlet
• Restoring proper coolant flow at the thermostat housing area
• Addressing coolant seepage around the outlet mounting surface
• Repairing a damaged outlet on Ford Ranger or Ford Explorer cooling systems
• Servicing Mazda B4000 or Mazda Navajo coolant outlet failures

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the inlet diameter, bolt-hole spacing, and mounting dimensions before installation. Because the gasket or seal is not included, use the correct sealing component for the application. Confirm thermostat requirements separately, since this outlet is supplied without a thermostat. Match the vehicle’s cooling system layout and the listed 40 mm diameter outlet configuration before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 85668 is specified as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements for the listed applications. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and cooling system configuration before ordering.