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FORD-4D Product Details
TEMP:170° DIAM:54mm TYPE:Cold-side, Bypass

The latest 3rd generation FORD-4D thermostat has been upgraded with modern features like a rubberized diaphragm and a larger heat motor. It's a direct-fit unit with proper bypass control so you're guaranteed maximum efficiency from your cooling system. All components are mfg by your OEM supplier making this the very best available for your application.

Whether you are using an aftermarket radiator or not, this thermostat will provide the best possible heat dissipation from your setup and even deliver better overall performance than our competitor's 160° thermostats. Reische believes the 170° opening temp is the ideal balance for high performance engines, providing high flow to your radiator by mid-180 temps along with good all season performance. With proper fan settings your coolant temps in cool weather will be in the 170s and in hot weather the 180s, giving those running high levels of timing and/or boost added protection against engine-damaging detonation, as well as, maximum hp.
All Reische Performance thermostats are backed by a 5 YEAR WARRANTY and also a new 54mm O-ring is available by request after your purchase. Please Contact Us and we will mail one to you at no charge.
COMMON APPLICATIONS
2011-2019 Explorer 3.5L
2010-2019 Flex 3.5L
2010-2019 Taurus 3.5/3.7L
2005-2006 Mustang 4.6L
2003-2004 Mercury Marauder 4.6L
1996-2004 Cobra & Mach 1 4.6L
This thermostat fits many more vehicles- if you are unsure if this product fits your application then find your vehicle's Motorcraft thermostat (RT #) and use our Motorcraft Thermostat Cross Reference in our Application Guide.
HANDHELD PROGRAMMER RECOMMENDED FAN SETTINGS
DIABLOSPORT
SCT
Fan ECT1 High On: 190°
Low Fan Speed: 186° (shuts off @178°)
Fan ECT2 High On: 190°
High Fan Speed: 190°
Fan High Off: 186°
Fan Low Off: 182° (shuts off @180°)
Fan Low On: 184°
2011+ FAN SETTINGS
A retune is generally not required with use of our thermostats, however to get the best possible heat dissipation and most consistent temps, your fan settings should be lowered in your tune. Otherwise a low temp thermostat will only be effective when the vehicle is moving because heat cannot be removed unless there is air passing through the radiator. Unfortunately there are few programmers available at this time capable of modifying fan settings in most of the new Ford engine management systems. The fan speed tables will need to be adjusted through a custom tune (available from most of our vendors) or via tuning software.  These new systems estimate coolant temps based on readings from a dry head temp sensor. However these ‘inferred’ ECT values can be more volatile and may read as much as 8-10° hotter than actual coolant temps.  This means that a vehicle using our 170° thermostat could see ECT anywhere between 165-205°, depending upon conditions and fan settings. We rely on your feedback, so please let us know if you become aware of any new developments in managing the fan settings for these applications.
INDEPENDENT PERFORMANCE RESULTS
FORD-4D RESULTS & DISCUSSION on SVTPerformance.com (full thread)
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