Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Components

Coolant pump

The coolant pump is mounted on the cylinder block at the timing gear end of the engine.

It is driven by the timing belt and has a plastic housing.

Thermostat housing

The thermostat housing is flange-mounted to the cylinder head on the transmission side of the engine.

It houses the coolant thermostat valve and the ECT sensor.

The coolant thermostat valve is of conventional design and opens the flow to the radiator at a coolant temperature of 83°C.

The thermostat housing is made of plastic and cannot be disassembled when the vehicle is serviced. The ECT sensor can be replaced separately.