Four Seasons 86042 Engine Coolant Water Outlet Housing Kit

Engine Coolant Outlet Housing Kit

Four Seasons 86042 is an engine coolant water outlet housing kit built for direct replacement on select Ford and Lincoln applications. It combines a plastic outlet/housing design with an included thermostat to restore proper coolant routing and temperature control in the cooling system.

Compatible with 2003-2006 Lincoln LS and 2003-2005 Ford Thunderbird, Four Seasons 86042 is an OE-style replacement for drivers searching for a thermostat housing kit, coolant outlet housing, or engine coolant water outlet housing assembly.

Key Features

• Brand: Four Seasons Outlet / Housing Kit
• Part number: 86042
• Type: Outlet and thermostat housing kit
• Thermostat included
• Plastic housing construction
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Inlet diameter: 1.62 in
• Overall height: 5.66 in
• Mount flange width: 0.34 in
• Gasket and seals not included

Product Details

This Four Seasons 86042 coolant outlet housing kit is built for vehicles that use an integrated thermostat and outlet housing assembly. It is a practical replacement for worn, cracked, or leaking coolant outlet components on the Lincoln LS and Ford Thunderbird, helping maintain proper coolant flow and engine operating temperature. The Four Seasons outlet / housing kit line focuses on replacement cooling-system components for applications that require a direct-fit housing solution.

This part cross-references Delphi TA2783 and Gates 34725 for the same application.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Coolant leaks at the thermostat housing or outlet assembly
• Cracked or heat-aged plastic housing
• Improper engine temperature control from a failing thermostat assembly
• Coolant loss caused by a damaged outlet connection
• Service replacement for a worn engine coolant water outlet housing

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the inlet diameter, mounting flange width, and overall height against the original part before installation. Because gasket and seals are not included, reuse only serviceable sealing components or replace them with the correct matching seals for the application. Always inspect the cooling system for contamination, hose wear, and related leaks before returning the vehicle to service.

Fits 2003-2006 Lincoln LS and 2003-2005 Ford Thunderbird, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 86042 meets or exceeds OEM requirements for the listed applications and is built as a replacement cooling-system component for the Lincoln LS and Ford Thunderbird platforms.