Motorad TA1068 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly - Upper

Motorad TA1068 Thermostat Assembly

Motorad TA1068 is an engine coolant thermostat housing assembly built for OE-style cooling system service. It uses OEM-quality materials and manufacturing processes to deliver consistent temperature control in demanding applications, including Ford Expedition and Ford F-150 fitments.

Key Features

• Plastic housing with black finish
• 195°F opening temperature for OE-specified thermal control
• Gasket or seal included with rubber O-ring sealing design
• Five bolt holes and five outlet ports for application-specific fitment
• Bleeder hole included for coolant service and air removal
• OE supplier construction with copper case and wax compound thermostat response

Product Details

This thermostat assembly is part of Motorad’s Thermostat Assembly line, a product line focused on complete cooling-system thermostat service components. TA1068 combines the thermostat, housing, and seals in one assembly for select Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, and Lincoln Navigator applications. The 195°F calibration matches OE-specified temperature requirements for listed vehicles, while the housing design and sealing surfaces support stable coolant flow and temperature regulation.

This part cross-references Ford OE numbers HL3Z8A586A and HL3Z8A586B for the same application.

Common Uses

• Replacing a thermostat housing assembly with coolant temperature control concerns
• Addressing coolant leaks at the housing or seal interface
• Restoring proper engine warm-up and operating temperature regulation
• Correcting temperature-related cooling system performance issues
• Servicing OE-specified thermostat assemblies on listed Ford and Lincoln models

Installation Notes

Verify engine application, position, and OE temperature specification before installation. This assembly uses a rubber O-ring seal and does not include mounting hardware or bolts. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect the cooling system for contamination or damaged sealing surfaces before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Manufactured by an OE supplier using OEM-quality materials and processes, TA1068 is built to meet OEM specifications and safety standards for cooling system service.