1978 Ford Mustang II Thermostats
Enhance and Protect Your 1978 Ford Mustang II with Quality Thermostats
Maintaining the performance of your 1978 Ford Mustang II starts with choosing the right parts, and a high-quality Thermostat helps ensure a reliable and efficient vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer Thermostats specifically for the 1978 Ford Mustang II, ensuring a perfect fit and lasting durability. Choosing to shop with Advance Auto Parts means you’re making a smart decision to prioritize both quality and reliability for your vehicle.
Affordable and Reliable Thermostats for Every Budget
Finding a Thermostat that combines quality with affordability is easy at Advance Auto Parts. With prices starting as low as $5.49 and an average price of $14.38, you can choose one that fits your budget while delivering the quality you expect. Our Thermostats are competitively priced, ranging from $5.49 to $32.99, so you get value without compromising on strength or reliability.
Trusted Brands and Top-Rated Options
With 16 Thermostats from 5 trusted brands in stock, Advance Auto Parts has you covered. Our Thermostats for the 1978 Ford Mustang II have earned reviews from over 582 customers, with an average 5 stars rating across the board. Popular options include Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees, Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees, and Thermostat: 195 Degrees, starting at $9.99. Our selection includes highly regarded brands such as Carquest Premium, Motorad UltraStats, and Mr. Gasket, and more, offering you top-notch reliability. For example, we have 11 Carquest Premium Thermostats starting at $5.49 with an average rating of 4 stars, 2 Motorad UltraStats options from $14.29 with a 4 stars rating, and 1 Mr. Gasket Thermostats priced from $26.99 with a 4 stars average rating.
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Thermostats for Your 1978 Ford Mustang II
Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees (Part No.13358)
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$9.99
Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.
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- High grade stainless steel and copper construction
- Meets or exceeds OEM standards
- Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
- Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
- 100% tested and calibrated
Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: 160 Degrees (Part No.13356)
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$9.99
Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.
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- High grade stainless steel and copper construction
- Meets or exceeds OEM standards
- Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
- Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
- 100% tested and calibrated
Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: 192 Degrees (Part No.13379)
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$12.49
Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.
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- High grade stainless steel and copper construction
- Meets or exceeds OEM standards
- Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
- Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
- 100% tested and calibrated
Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: 205 Degrees (Part No.13352)
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$10.49
Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.
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- High grade stainless steel and copper construction
- Meets or exceeds OEM standards
- Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
- Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
- 100% tested and calibrated
Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees (Part No.13359)
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$9.99
Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.
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Product Features:
- High grade stainless steel and copper construction
- Meets or exceeds OEM standards
- Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
- Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
- 100% tested and calibrated
Motorad UltraStats – Thermostat: 180 Degrees (Part No.5200-180)
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$14.29
This premium upgraded thermostat is everything you were looking for. UltraStat Thermostats are the toughest thermostats on the market. All heavy gauge stainless steel construction provides long-life durability, as well as complete corrosion resistance. Exclusive BLVT Valve technology minimizes thermal shock to cooling system components. This is the perfect upgrade to help insure your cooling system is working exactly as you need and expect it to for longevity.
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- Heavy gauge stainless steel components offer increased reliability and long-lasting durability
- Exclusive BLVT Valve Technology minimizes thermal shock to cooling system components
- Stainless steel thermal element for unmatched corrosion resistance and revolutionary REAX wax mixture provides quicker reaction time
- AccuSpring Design for stable temperature control and increased cabin comfort
Mr. Gasket – High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper (Part No.4363)
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$26.99
Mr. Gasket High Performance Thermostats are designed to resist large variations of coolant pressure at high RPM (revolutions per minute). This allows them to fully open at correct temperature consistently regardless of engine RPM. The design also provides the high flow that engines operated a higher RPM need. This thermostat also features a copper/brass construction to further resist corrosion. Mr. Gasket High Performance / High Flow Thermostats are suitable for street, drag race, or oval track applications.
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- Opens at 160 Degrees
- Designed to Resist Large Variations of Coolant Pressure at High RPM
- Fully opens at Correct Temperature Consistently Regardless of engine RPM
- For High Performance Street, Drag Race, and Oval Track
- Copper & Brass Construction – Resists Corrosion
- High Flow
Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees (Part No.13378)
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$11.99
Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.
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Product Features:
- High grade stainless steel and copper construction
- Meets or exceeds OEM standards
- Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
- Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
- 100% tested and calibrated
Carquest Premium – Engine Coolant Thermostat: 195 Degrees (Part No.13349)
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$8.29
Manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable
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Product Features:
- High grade stainless steel and copper construction
- Meets or exceeds OEM standards
- Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
- Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
- 100% tested and calibrated
Motorad UltraStats – Thermostat: 195 Degrees (Part No.5200-195)
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$18.29
This premium upgraded thermostat is everything you were looking for. UltraStat Thermostats are the toughest thermostats on the market. All heavy gauge stainless steel construction provides long-life durability, as well as complete corrosion resistance. Exclusive BLVT Valve technology minimizes thermal shock to cooling system components. This is the perfect upgrade to help insure your cooling system is working exactly as you need and expect it to for longevity.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Heavy gauge stainless steel components offer increased reliability and long-lasting durability
- Exclusive BLVT Valve Technology minimizes thermal shock to cooling system components
- Stainless steel thermal element for unmatched corrosion resistance and revolutionary REAX wax mixture provides quicker reaction time
- AccuSpring Design for stable temperature control and increased cabin comfort
Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees (Part No.13348)
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$7.79
Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- High grade stainless steel and copper construction
- Meets or exceeds OEM standards
- Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
- Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
- 100% tested and calibrated
Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: 160 Degrees (Part No.13376)
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$10.99
Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- High grade stainless steel and copper construction
- Meets or exceeds OEM standards
- Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
- Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
- 100% tested and calibrated
Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: 160 Degrees (Part No.13346)
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$5.79
Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- High grade stainless steel and copper construction
- Meets or exceeds OEM standards
- Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
- Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
- 100% tested and calibrated
Motorcraft – ENG COOLANT THRMSTAT (Part No.RT-1167)
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$32.99
ENG COOLANT THRMSTAT
Motorad – Standard Thermostat: 174 Degrees (Part No.234-174)
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$8.49
Manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- High grade stainless steel and copper construction
- Meets or exceeds OEM standards
- Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
- Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
- 100% tested and calibrated
Carquest Premium – Thermostat (Part No.48499)
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$5.49
Original equipment design provides exact fit and performance.
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- Precise fitting sealing edges prevent leakage and premature cooling.
- Self-cleaning and self-aligning thermostat valve.
- Stainless steel assembly and springs are engineered for long life and smooth performance.
FAQs for 1978 Ford Mustang II Thermostats
Which Thermostats are the top sellers for the 1978 Ford Mustang II?
Out of 16 Thermostats that fit 1978 Ford Mustang IIs, the following parts are the top sellers:
How can I make sure that a part will be compatible with my 1978 Ford Mustang II?
Our Ford Mustang II aftermarket and OEM parts are designed specifically for the 1978 model. You can always find your specific fitment and compatibility for your 1978 Ford on an individual product page.
What is the price range for 1978 Ford Mustang II Thermostats?
The range of prices of Thermostats for the 1978 Ford Mustang II goes from $5.49 up to $32.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a 1978 Ford Mustang II Thermostat?
1978 Ford Mustang II Thermostats average $14.38 for our selection of OEM and aftermarket parts. Keep in mind the variety of brands we offer, such as Carquest Premium, Motorad UltraStats, Mr. Gasket, and more, so you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of brands and products.
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Thermostats for other Ford Mustang II model years?
Which Thermostats are highest rated for the 1978 Ford Mustang II?
Based on 582 customer reviews, our 1978 Ford Mustang II Thermostats have an average rating of 5. Explore our top-rated Thermostats here:
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High Performance Thermostat – 160 Degree Brass & Copper
“Have not used yet but as always a great value. Thanks Advance”
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Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees
“solved a problem on my sons car that was misdiagnosed by someone else as a bad head gasket. On this car the overflow tank feeds the thermostat housing”
Can I get help with 1978 Ford Mustang II Thermostat orders?
Contact our customer support team, by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Thermostats and more.
What is your return policy for Ford Mustang II Thermostats?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Mustang II Thermostats and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.
Thermostats For Other Ford Mustang II Model Years
Looking for parts for a different model year of the Ford Mustang II? Below, you’ll find links to Thermostats for a range of model years, from 1974 models all the way up to 1977. At Advance Auto Parts, we carry high-quality OEM and aftermarket auto parts for popular years like 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, and more, ensuring you have access to the best options for your specific needs. Choosing a Thermostat from Advance Auto Parts means investing in top-tier parts that will keep your Ford Mustang II running at its best, no matter the year.
