A thermostat controls when coolant flows to the radiator, so the engine warms up quickly and then holds a steady operating temperature. This Gates thermostat is factory calibrated to open at its rated temperature and is built to the original fit so it seats and seals in the stock housing.

Gates 33238 Thermostat Features:

• 180 Degree F Opening Temperature
• Factory Calibrated for Accurate Opening and Closing
• OE Fit, Function and Design for Precise Engine Cooling
• Jiggle Pin for Air Venting Where Required by the Application
• Application Options Apply on Some Vehicles, Check the Fitment Tab Before Ordering
• Sold Individually

Vehicle Applications:

• 1995-2000 Ford Contour 2.5L V6
• 1995 Ford Mystique 2.5L V6
• 1996-2019 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6, 3.5L V6
• 1999 Ford Sable 3.0L V6
• 2001-2012 Ford Escape 3.0L V6
• 2001-2008 Ford Fiesta 1.6L L4
• 2001-2006 Ford Ka 1.6L L4
• 2002-2008 Ford Courier 1.6L L4
• 2002-2003 Ford Fiesta Ikon 1.6L L4
• 2003-2006 Ford Mustang 4.6L V8
• 2004-2006 Ford Ikon 1.6L L4
• 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred 3.0L V6
• 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle 3.0L V6
• 2006-2012 Ford Fusion 3.0L V6, 3.5L V6
• 2007-2018 Ford Edge 3.5L V6, 3.7L V6
• 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X 3.5L V6
• 2009-2019 Ford Flex 3.5L V6
• 2011-2019 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6
• 2013-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan 3.5L V6, 3.7L V6
• 2017-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility 3.5L V6, 3.7L V6
• 2000-2005 Lincoln LS 3.0L V6
• 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator 4.6L V8
• 2006 Lincoln Zephyr 3.0L V6
• 2007-2018 Lincoln MKX 3.5L V6, 3.7L V6
• 2007-2016 Lincoln MKZ 3.5L V6, 3.7L V6
• 2009-2016 Lincoln MKS 3.5L V6, 3.7L V6
• 2010-2019 Lincoln MKT 3.5L V6, 3.7L V6
• 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental 3.7L V6
• 2005-2013 Mazda 6 3.0L V6, 3.7L V6
• 2008-2015 Mazda CX-9 3.7L V6
• 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique 2.5L V6
• 1998-2009 Mercury Sable 3.0L V6, 3.5L V6
• 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5L V6
• 2005-2007 Mercury Montego 3.0L V6
• 2006-2011 Mercury Milan 3.0L V6