Motorad 270-160 Engine Coolant Thermostat

Engine Coolant Thermostat for OE-Style Cooling Control

The Motorad Standard 270-160 engine coolant thermostat is a 160°F replacement thermostat built for vehicles that need precise coolant temperature control. It uses OEM-quality materials and OE-supplier manufacturing standards to deliver consistent response in demanding cooling systems.

Compatible With Ford Escape, Ford Focus, Mazda Tribute, Ford Escort, Mercury Cougar, Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique, Ford Taurus, Hyundai Scoupe, Mazda RX-7, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Pickup, Toyota T100, and Hyundai Excel applications listed below.

• 160°F thermostat calibration for lower opening temperature control
• Copper case and wax compound for fast reaction to coolant temperature changes
• OE-supplier construction using OEM specifications and processes
• Jiggle pin weep hole included for air bleeding during service
• Sealing flange outside diameter: 2.05 in.
• Bypass diameter: 1.38 in.; bypass length: 1.22 in.
• Flange thickness: 0.05 in.
• No gasket or seal included
• No installation tool included

Product Details and Fitment

Motorad Standard part number 270-160 is an engine coolant thermostat for drivers replacing a worn or inaccurate thermostat in Ford, Mazda, Toyota, Mercury, and Hyundai cooling systems. The 160°F rating helps maintain the specified operating range for engines that call for this temperature setting, while the copper case and wax element are built to respond quickly as coolant temperature changes. This part cross-references Bosch 3976 and Gates 27060 for the same application.

Fits 2001-2004 Ford Escape, N/A. Fits 2000-2004 Ford Focus, N/A. Fits 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute, N/A. Fits 1998-2003 Ford Escort, N/A. Fits 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, N/A. Fits 1995-2000 Ford Contour, N/A. Fits 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, N/A. Fits 1989-1995 Ford Taurus, N/A. Fits 1993-1995 Hyundai Scoupe, N/A. Fits 1993-1995 Mazda RX-7, N/A. Fits 1989-1991 Mazda RX-7, N/A. Fits 1990-1995 Toyota 4Runner, N/A. Fits 1994 Hyundai Excel, N/A. Fits 1990-1994 Toyota Pickup, N/A. Fits 1993-1994 Toyota T100, N/A.

Common Issues This Thermostat Can Address

• Engine running too cool or taking too long to reach operating temperature
• Temperature fluctuation caused by a sticking thermostat
• Coolant flow control problems in the thermostat housing circuit
• Air trapped in the cooling system during thermostat service
• Incorrect thermostat temperature rating for the vehicle application

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the 160°F temperature specification and housing dimensions before installation. Replace the thermostat only after the engine has cooled completely, and inspect the sealing surfaces carefully since a gasket or seal is not included. The jiggle pin weep hole should be oriented to help purge trapped air during refill and bleeding.

Quality Assurance

Motorad manufactures this Standard thermostat with OEM-quality materials and safety standards as an OE supplier. It is produced to OEM specifications and processes for dependable fit and temperature response in the listed applications.