Four Seasons 85985 Engine Coolant Water Outlet Housing Kit

Engine Coolant Water Outlet Housing Kit

Four Seasons 85985 is an engine coolant water outlet housing kit built for vehicles that use a thermostat-in-housing design. It combines an aluminum outlet/housing assembly with an included thermostat and seals to restore proper coolant routing at the engine.

Compatible With Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, Ford Taurus X, and Mercury Sable applications listed below. Four Seasons 85985 is an OE-style replacement for common coolant outlet and thermostat housing service needs on these platforms.

Key Features

• Aluminum outlet and thermostat housing construction
• Thermostat included for a complete housing service
• Gasket and seals included
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Inlet diameter: 1.68 in.
• Mounting flange width: 0.440 in.
• Overall height: 6.43 in.
• Style: with thermostat

Product Details

This Four Seasons outlet / housing kit is designed for engine coolant systems that use an integrated thermostat housing. The aluminum body helps provide a durable replacement for worn, cracked, or leaking coolant outlet assemblies, while the included thermostat and seals support a proper repair at the coolant connection point. Part number 85985 is also referenced by interchange numbers 9T4Z8A586A and TA5985 for the same application.

Four Seasons 85985 is listed for 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2009-2012 Ford Taurus, 2010 Ford Edge, 2009 Ford Taurus X, 2009-2012 Lincoln MKS, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKT, 2010 Lincoln MKX, and 2009 Mercury Sable. This part cross-references Carlson 14138 for the same application.

What It Helps Repair

• Coolant leaks at the thermostat housing or outlet connection
• Cracked or warped plastic housing replacement needs
• Thermostat-related temperature control issues
• Coolant seepage around gasket or seal surfaces
• Service replacement for a worn engine coolant outlet assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine configuration and OE part number before installation. Inspect the mating surfaces, flush any contaminated coolant as needed, and replace coolant according to the vehicle service procedure after the housing is installed. Confirm the thermostat orientation and seal placement during assembly to help prevent leaks.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 85985 is manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications for the listed applications. The aluminum construction, included thermostat, and included seals support a direct replacement approach for coolant outlet housing service.