Thermostat housing (F60E8A544AA)

1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

266,992 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

DMTOWNSEND1

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I need to replace this part for my car listed above. Very beautiful and reliable classic. But I'm not sure if this is the upper or lower thermostat housing. So here's a picture of it. Starting to realize it's becoming hard to look for online and the Ford/Lincoln dealership discontinued this part. But I heard Napa may have it in stock while my last resort is pulling this part off a 1999 Continental from a junkyard. My question is that, does anybody know where exactly can I search this particular part?

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Aug 23, 2021 at 3:22 AM

DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny.

That photo is of the thermostat water inlet connection. I've attached pictures below. It mounts to the thermostat water inlet housing. I'll try to get you a part number today. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Aug 23, 2021 at 4:38 AM

DANNY L

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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Hello again.

I did confirm that part is discontinued. I tried getting a part number from Ford but to no avail. Your best bet is to find a used one from a pick-a-part type yard or auto wrecking yard. You mentioned find one from a 1999 Continental and that will work. Most Lincoln Continentals with the 4.6 liter engine should work. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

Danny-

Aug 25, 2021 at 5:24 PM