Zetec Thermostat

[kiwi]

Anybody out there have any US part numbers for thermostats for a UK 2.0litre Zetec (black top series 3)???

[slomove]

From here or here

I would bet the Euro Focus ZX3 uses the same part as the US Focus.

Quantity
Price:
$7.21

App: 2002-2004 Ford Focus
Brand: Stant Thermostat
Part#: ST13979
Description: STANT THERMOSTAT -- 195%XB0 F, A Direct Fit OE Replacement Engine Coolant Thermostat, Made Of High Strength Stainless Steel Assembly, Offers Engineered Springs For Smooth Performance, Comes With Self-Cleaning And Self-Aligning Thermostat Valve
Fits: 195 Degree, OE Temperature, 1pc.

Engine-Fits
2002-2003: SE; 4Cyl 2.0L GAS, FI, VIN "3";
2004-2004: ZTS; 4Cyl 2.0L GAS, FI, VIN "3";
2004-2004: ZX3; 4Cyl 2.0L GAS, FI, VIN "3

[athens7]

A 180 degree thermostat is a nice replacement for the 195 degree unit Ford specs on Zetecs, especially with the heat the motors in our applications can create. The hotter thermostats are installed for emmissions, not performance, reasons. My ECM increased the spark advance on my motor when I installed the 180 degree unit, leading to an increase in power. One caveat, though; we did reprogram the ECM to change the cut in point for the fan. It may not have been necessary, but it seemed like a good idea.

[kiwi]

Thanks! That's a great help...at least I know I can get those locally!

From here or here

I would bet the Euro Focus ZX3 uses the same part as the US Focus.

Quantity
Price:
$7.21

App: 2002-2004 Ford Focus
Brand: Stant Thermostat
Part#: ST13979
Description: STANT THERMOSTAT -- 195%XB0 F, A Direct Fit OE Replacement Engine Coolant Thermostat, Made Of High Strength Stainless Steel Assembly, Offers Engineered Springs For Smooth Performance, Comes With Self-Cleaning And Self-Aligning Thermostat Valve
Fits: 195 Degree, OE Temperature, 1pc.

Engine-Fits
2002-2003: SE; 4Cyl 2.0L GAS, FI, VIN "3";
2004-2004: ZTS; 4Cyl 2.0L GAS, FI, VIN "3";
2004-2004: ZX3; 4Cyl 2.0L GAS, FI, VIN "3

[kiwi]

Good input. I will check that out, although my problem is that the current 'stat is opening early and I can not maintain good operating temp (80+C). step 1 - change 'stat; step 2 - build adjustable blind for current radiator. Hopefully, I will only need to do step 1 as I don't need another project right now!

A 180 degree thermostat is a nice replacement for the 195 degree unit Ford specs on Zetecs, especially with the heat the motors in our applications can create. The hotter thermostats are installed for emmissions, not performance, reasons. My ECM increased the spark advance on my motor when I installed the 180 degree unit, leading to an increase in power. One caveat, though; we did reprogram the ECM to change the cut in point for the fan. It may not have been necessary, but it seemed like a good idea.