Motorad 4886KT Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly

OE-Style Thermostat Housing Kit for Ford Cooling Systems

The Motorad 4886KT engine coolant thermostat housing assembly is built for Ford cooling service where accurate temperature control matters. This kit includes the housing, thermostat, and gasket, with a 195F OE-specified temperature for listed applications.

Motorad Kit products focus on application-specific cooling components that follow OEM specifications and processes. The 4886KT uses OEM-quality materials, a copper case, and wax compound construction to respond quickly to coolant temperature changes.

Key Features

• Engine coolant thermostat housing assembly for listed Ford applications
• 195F thermostat temperature for OE-specified operation
• Includes housing, thermostat, and gasket
• Offset design with air relief valve where applicable
• OEM-style seals included where applicable
• Steel, stainless steel, copper, and paper construction
• Two bolt holes
• Silver finish

Detailed Description

Motorad 4886KT is an OE-style thermostat housing kit engineered for Ford E-Series vans and Ford F-Series trucks in the listed model years. It is built with OEM-quality materials and safety standards by an OE supplier, and it follows OEM specifications to support consistent coolant flow and temperature regulation. The copper case and wax compound are used to react quickly to coolant temperature changes, helping the engine reach and maintain the specified operating range.

This part cross-references 94886KT and NI for the same application. Fits 1972-1974 Ford E-100 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1973-1979 Ford E-100 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1975-1979 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A; Fits 1975-1979 Ford E-250 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1977-1979 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A; Fits 1975-1979 Ford E-350 Econoline, N/A; Fits 1977-1979 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A; Fits 1973-1974 Ford F-100, N/A; Fits 1975-1978 Ford F-100, N/A; Fits 1979 Ford F-100, N/A; Fits 1975-1978 Ford F-150, N/A; Fits 1979 Ford F-150, N/A; Fits 1973-1974 Ford F-250, N/A; Fits 1975-1978 Ford F-250, N/A; Fits 1979 Ford F-250, N/A; Fits 1973-1974 Ford F-350, N/A; Fits 1975-1978 Ford F-350, N/A; Fits 1979 Ford F-350, N/A.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant temperature control concerns on Ford E-100 Econoline and Ford F-Series applications
• Leaking thermostat housing or degraded sealing surfaces
• Delayed thermostat response from worn internal components
• Service replacement needs for California emissions system applications listed in the fitment data
• OE-spec temperature service on 195F applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code, emissions configuration, and thermostat temperature before installation. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect the cooling system for corrosion or residue before fitting the new gasket and housing. Confirm the two-bolt mounting pattern and match the part to the listed Ford E-Series or F-Series application before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Motorad manufactures this kit with OEM-quality materials and OE-supplier standards, using OEM specifications and processes for the listed applications. The housing design, seals, and temperature-control components are selected to meet the demands of automotive cooling systems in Ford truck and van service.