Motorad CH8781 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing for Escort and Tracer

Motorad CH8781 is an engine coolant thermostat housing built for OE-style fit and cooling-system reliability. It is made from steel with a silver finish, includes a gasket or seal, and is thermal shock validated and leak tested for dependable service in demanding cooling conditions.

• Steel thermostat housing with silver finish
• Includes gasket or seal for the housing assembly
• Three mounting holes for direct replacement fitment
• Thermal shock validated and 100% leak tested
• Manufactured to OEM quality standards by an OE supplier

Detailed Product Overview

This Motorad thermostat housing is engineered as a direct replacement for select Ford and Mercury cooling-system applications. The CH8781 is used on 1997-2002 Ford Escort and 1997-1999 Mercury Tracer models with sensors, and it is built to meet or exceed OEM standards for material performance and sealing integrity. If you are replacing a worn or leaking thermostat housing on a Ford Escort or Mercury Tracer, CH8781 provides the correct housing configuration with the gasket included.

This part cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 902-781 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing
• Cracked or corroded housing surfaces
• Failed sealing at the housing-to-engine interface
• Cooling-system leaks around sensor-equipped housings
• Overheating caused by a compromised thermostat housing assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle application before installation. Fits 1997-2002 Ford Escort, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with Sensors. Fits 1997-1999 Mercury Tracer, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with Sensors. Inspect the mating surface, replace damaged coolant hoses or sensors as needed, and torque fasteners evenly to help maintain a proper seal. Bolts are not included.

Quality Assurance

Motorad manufactures this thermostat housing to OEM quality standards as an OE supplier. The CH8781 is thermal shock validated and 100% leak tested to support sealing performance in automotive cooling systems.