Motorad 7207-192 Engine Coolant Thermostat

Engine Cooling Control for Ford and Mazda Applications

The Motorad Fail-Safe 7207-192 engine coolant thermostat is built for OE-style temperature control in a wide range of Ford, Mercury, and Mazda vehicles. It opens at 192°F and includes a rubber seal for a direct replacement in cooling system service.

Compatible With 1978-1997 Ford Ranger, Escort, Mustang, Taurus, Thunderbird, Aerostar, LTD, Fairmont, Pinto, and Tempo applications, plus Mazda B2300 and Mercury models including Tracer, Topaz, Capri, Cougar, Marquis, Sable, Lynx, LN7, Zephyr, Bobcat, and more.

Key Features

• Motorad Fail-Safe line thermostat for engine coolant temperature regulation
• 192°F opening temperature for OE-specified cooling system operation
• Copper case and wax compound for quick response to coolant temperature changes
• Offset design with air relief valve where applicable
• Rubber gasket/seal included
• Manufactured to OEM specifications and processes by an OE supplier

Product Details

Motorad 7207-192 is an engine coolant thermostat designed to maintain stable operating temperature in older Ford and Mercury cooling systems, as well as select Mazda B2300 applications. The Fail-Safe design is intended to lock open during overheating events, allowing coolant flow to continue. This thermostat uses OEM-style sealing features and a copper case construction to support consistent thermal response in demanding daily-driver and service-replacement use.

This part cross-references Dayco 70792 for the same application.

Common Cooling System Symptoms

• Engine running hotter than normal
• Slow warm-up or unstable temperature gauge readings
• Coolant flow issues caused by a sticking thermostat
• Overheating concerns in Ford Ranger, Mustang, Escort, or Taurus cooling systems
• Temperature control problems after thermostat service

Installation Notes and Tips

Install the thermostat with the included seal and verify the housing sealing surface is clean before assembly. Confirm the 192°F rating matches the vehicle’s OE specification before installation. Because fitment spans multiple Ford, Mercury, and Mazda models, verify engine and housing configuration against the vehicle application before service.

Quality Assurance

Manufactured with OEM-quality materials and processes by an OE supplier, this thermostat is built to meet original equipment standards for fit and thermal performance. The Motorad Fail-Safe 7207-192 is engineered for dependable cooling system service in compatible Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications.