Details

• Brand:

  

  

• SKU:

  K2GZ-8K556-B

• Other Names:

  Connector, Adapter, Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Adapter, Water Outlet, Adapter Water Outlet Connect

• Description:

  This is a genuine Ford engine coolant outlet, also described as a water outlet connector or thermostat housing adapter, carrying the catalog number K2GZ-8K556-B and engineered for the 2.0 and 2.5 liter engines used in models such as the Ford Escape, Maverick, and Lincoln Corsair from roughly 2020 through 2022. The coolant outlet connects the cooling passages and thermostat housing together, directing engine coolant out of the cylinder head and into the radiator and heater circuit while providing a sealed, correctly shaped port for the connecting hoses and sensors. Because it routes hot pressurized coolant, the part must seal precisely and resist heat cycling without cracking or warping. Drivers replace this component when they find a coolant leak at the outlet or its O-ring seal, notice low coolant level or overheating, smell coolant or see residue around the housing, or discover the original plastic outlet has cracked with age and heat. A failed outlet can vent coolant quickly and lead to overheating damage. This Ford part is molded to the factory specification with the correct port geometry and sealing surfaces, restoring a leak-free coolant connection. When installing, use a fresh seal, clean the mating surfaces, seat the outlet fully, and refill and bleed the cooling system to the specified level so no air is trapped. Verify engine displacement and model application against the catalog before fitting, since related outlets exist for these engine families and are not always interchangeable.

• Applications: 2.0L.

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