1980 Ford Thunderbird Cooling and Climate Controls

Essential 1980 Ford Thunderbird Cooling and Climate Controls

Motorcraft – Motorcraft Auxiliary Fan Assembly (Part No.G5000372774MTR)

Motorcraft Auxiliary Fan Assembly

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$388.68
Every Motorcraft cooling fan and motor assembly is designed to deliver the quality performance you have come to expect from Ford Motor Company products. Motorcraft small electric motors are built in accordance with the requirements of the QS-9000 quality process.

Product Features:
  • Application specific – no consolidation of part numbers
  • Fans and shrouds in the assemblies are manufactured from recyclable material as are the OE parts
  • Any innovations and upgrades are integrated into the latest motor designs
  • These parts are the best choice for Ford and Lincoln vehicles
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Felpro – Multi-Purpose O-Ring (Part No.5511)

Multi-Purpose O-Ring

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$3.29
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Each Fel-Pro gasket, no matter how small, is engineered to exacting standards with proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing processes
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Carquest Premium – Blower Motor: With Wheel (Part No.75887)

Blower Motor: With Wheel

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$89.99
Carquest Premium Blower Motors are engineered and tested to provide years of trouble free operation. Backed by over 50 years of mobile A/C experience, fix it once and fix it right with Carquest Premium Blower Motors. Meets or exceeds OE design. Magnetic size and properties compare or exceed OEM. Windings meet or exceed OEM Specifications. Motor RPM equivalent to or exceeds OEM motor.

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds OE design and performance
  • Magnetic size and properties compare or exceed OEM
  • Windings meet or exceed OEM specifications
  • Motor RPM equivalent to or exceeds OEM motor
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Factory Air – 12" Reversible Fan Kit (Part No.36896)

12" Reversible Fan Kit

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$141.99
880 CFM
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Carquest Premium – Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: Gasket Included (Part No.84876)

Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: Gasket Included

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$23.99
We are proud to offer this CARQUEST product line: CARQUEST Water Outlets. Our products are engineered and tested to provide years of trouble free operation and designed to be hassle free OE replacement part that meets and/or exceeds OE standards. Backed by over 50 years of mobile temperature control experience, fix it once and fix it right with CARQUST Water Outlets and Thermostat Housings.

Product Features:
  • Meets and/or exceeds OEM standard
  • Includes quality gasket or O-ring to ensure proper seal (where applicable)
  • Coated with corrosion and rust inhibitor
  • 100% leak tested
  • Direct-fit replacement for ease of installation
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Motorcraft – ENGINE WATER PUMP (Part No.PW-423)

ENGINE WATER PUMP

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$124.99
ENGINE WATER PUMP

Dorman – Electrical Harness – 2-Wire Compressor (Part No.85152)

Electrical Harness - 2-Wire Compressor

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$19.29
This HVAC clutch coil connector is designed to match the appearance and function of the original hardware on specified applications. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this HVAC clutch coil connector matches the appearance and function of the factory hardware on specified applications
  • Ideal solution – this connector is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Carquest Premium – Heater Core (Part No.399016)

Heater Core

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$86.99
Carquest Premium offers a complete line of automotive heater cores covering 94% of all North American vehicle applications. Carquest Premium provides value in several ways, including increased thermal performance and resistance to corrosion using enhanced design features, such as the latest fin and tube technology and design standardization for maximum availability. Carquest Premium offers certified heater cores that meet or exceed OE specifications and are all fitment checked in the actual vehicle’s HVAC heater module and are, thus, ready to be installed right out of the box for a “Drop-In Fit”. Carquest Premium heater cores are engineered and manufactured under ISO TS16949 quality systems and are 100% leak tested.

Product Features:
  • All heater cores are designed and tested to match or exceed OE specifications for form, fit and performance with a clear focus on obtaining the highest heat transfer performance possible through use of quality materials and manufacturing processes to ensu
  • Carquest Premium heater cores are engineered and manufactured under ISO TS16949 quality systems and are 100% leak tested.
  • Provides value in several ways, including increased thermal performance and resistance to corrosion using enhanced design features, such as the latest fin and tube technology and design standardization for maximum availability.
  • Carquest Premium offers a complete line of automotive heater cores covering 94% of all North American vehicle applications.
  • Our advanced engineering methods coupled with our innovative manufacturing technology provides products to the aftermarket that meet or exceed form, fit, and function of OEM Parts
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Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: 192 Degrees (Part No.13469)

Standard Thermostat: 192 Degrees

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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.

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
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Carquest Premium – AC Pressure Switch (Part No.ACA1349)

AC Pressure Switch

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$60.99
The Premium CarQuest Vehicle Solutions line of vehicle electronics are designed for OE form, fit and function for both import and domestic vehicles. The A/C Pressure Switch monitors system pressures, aiding in proper and efficient control of the compresso

Product Features:
  • Designed and manufactured with high quality materials, industry leading electronic components and strict quality controls. Engineered to meet or exceed OE performance and to meet the uncompromising demands of service professionals.
  • Direct fit replacement matches proper OE fit, form, and function and ensures trouble free installation of your A/C Pressure Switch.
  • All units are tested using advanced end-of-line equipment that pressurize the A/C Pressure Switch, confirm proper calibration and functionality, and check for leaks to ensure each A/C Pressure Switch meets manufacturing specifications before packaging.
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Carquest Premium – A/C Compressor Cut-Out Switch (Part No.ACA1261)

A/C Compressor Cut-Out Switch

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$18.79
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Dorman – 2-Wire Ford Cycle Harness (Part No.85154)

2-Wire Ford Cycle Harness

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$16.29
This HVAC switch connector is designed to match the appearance and function of the original hardware on specified applications. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this HVAC switch connector matches the appearance and function of the factory hardware on specified applications
  • Ideal solution – this connector is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Flex A Lite – 400 Series Nylon Flex Fan (Part No.418)

400 Series Nylon Flex Fan

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$34.99
400 Series Nylon Flex Fan

Felpro – Engine Water Pump Gasket (Part No.35039)

Engine Water Pump Gasket

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$2.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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Carquest Premium – A/C Filter Drier w/ Pad Mount (Part No.T83041)

A/C Filter Drier w/ Pad Mount

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$26.99
Carquest Accumulators and Receiver Driers are designed to store, filter and dry the air conditioning refrigerant to provide proper performance and durability for the air conditioning system. They are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications.

Product Features:
  • All parts meet or exceed original equipment standards for moisture absorption, pressure and temperature resistance, air tightness, vibration resistance, corrosiveness, and pulse pressure.
  • Desiccant is 100% tested and assembled in a controlled environment to ensure performance meets or exceeds original equipment standards.
  • All accumulators and receiver driers are helium leak tested prior to packaging.
  • O-Rings necessary for installation are included.
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Carquest Premium – Radiator Cap: 16 PSI (Part No.10331)

Radiator Cap: 16 PSI

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$16.79
Crafted to meet the exact specifications set by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), these products are engineered for effortless installation and removal. Constructed from premium-grade components, incorporating proper relief and vacuum valves, they ensure optimal performance even in the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Rigorously quality-tested, these components provide exceptional, out-of-the-box performance and superior durability to meet or exceed the highest standards of today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Safety lever to vent coolant pressure before removal
  • Maintains proper cooling system pressure
  • Easy installation and removal
  • 100% tested to ensure proper pressure and longevity
  • Meets all OEM specifications
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Motorcraft – Thermostat Housing O (Part No.G4022224896MTR)

Thermostat Housing O

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$10.17
Thermostat Housing O

Flex A Lite – 400 Series Nylon Flex Fan (Part No.417)

400 Series Nylon Flex Fan

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$32.99
400 Series Nylon Flex Fan

Dorman – Help – Water Pump Stud Kit (Part No.23744)

Water Pump Stud Kit

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$13.29
This engine water pump stud kit is designed to match the original hardware required to repair the water pump on specified vehicles. Made of quality components, this kit is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine water pump stud kit is designed to match the original hardware required to repair the water pump on specified vehicles
  • Ideal solution – this kit is a reliable replacement for original hardware that is missing or damaged
  • Durable construction – this kit is made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Carquest Premium – Radiator Cap Tester Adapter (Part No.12552)

Radiator Cap Tester Adapter

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$14.29
Tester adapter for the MT-300 cooling system pressure testers. Professional grade test equipment to ensure an automotive cooling system is operating at the correct pressure. Made from high quality materials to ensure durability. Designed to test automotive coolant caps.

Product Features:
  • Machined metal construction
  • Works with MT-300 pressure tester
  • Tests coolant caps
  • Professional quality
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National – Bearings (Part No.907257)

Bearings

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$48.99
National Oil Seals & Bearings offer a full line of premium oil seals and bearings.

Product Features:
  • Premium bearing design matches OEM specifications
  • Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
  • Controlled heat treating process for lasting performance and extended bearing life
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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Carquest Premium – Multi Purpose Relay (Part No.RAA1739)

Multi Purpose Relay

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$29.49
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Factory Air – Evaporator Core Repair Kit w/ White Orifice Tube (Part No.16152)

Evaporator Core Repair Kit w/ White Orifice Tube

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$18.29
Optimized refrigerant flow; Core design meets or exceeds OE performance And efficiency; Application specific design for GM vehicles; Replaces damaged evaporator inlet tube
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Carquest Premium – HVAC Blower Motor Resistor (Part No.RUC1165)

HVAC Blower Motor Resistor

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$18.99
Carquest premium direct replacement resistors are designed to match the operation and performance of the original equipment to restore the proper heating and cooling functionality.

Product Features:
  • Restores Functionality- Manufactured to original equipment specifications to restore full HVAC operation
  • Original equipment quality – Carquest blower motor resistors meet the high quality material standards and tolerances as the original equipment
  • Complete kit – Each kit includes the resistor, connector, and splice connectors to complete the job
  • Direct replacement – Carquest blower motor resistor kits are a direct replacement to the original equipment resistor
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Felpro – Engine Water Pump Gasket (Part No.35214)

Engine Water Pump Gasket

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$3.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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Santech – A/C Orifice Tube (Part No.R10273349332SII)

A/C Orifice Tube

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$2.58
A/C Orifice Tube

Motorad – Thermostat Kit-195 Degrees w/ Gasket (Part No.4838KT)

Thermostat Kit-195 Degrees w/ Gasket

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$18.79
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

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
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Dorman – Help – Drain Cock-Brass-1/4 In. NPT (Part No.61106)

Drain Cock-Brass-1/4 In. NPT

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$5.99
This radiator drain petcock is a direct replacement for the original equipment plug that may have deteriorated or corroded. Made of quality materials, this petcock is engineered to strict standards for durable use over time.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this radiator drain petcock matches the fit and function of the original equipment part
  • Durable construction – this part is made of quality materials for a long service life
  • Saves money – offers original equipment quality at a competitive price
  • Quality assured – this petcock has undergone virtual testing to assure proper fit and function
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1980 Ford Thunderbird Cooling and Climate Controls

You count on your 1980 Ford Thunderbird to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Cooling and Climate Controls. With 104 Cooling and Climate Controls ranging in price from $0.99 to $413.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1980 Ford Thunderbird.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Cooling and Climate Controls brand, we stock 17 different brands like Permatex, Carquest Premium, and Motorad UltraStats. 1980 Ford Thunderbird Cooling and Climate Controls start as low as $0.99!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Cooling and Climate Controls is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 3,163 extensive product reviews on 1980 Ford Thunderbird Cooling and Climate Controls. Some of the top-rated Cooling and Climate Controls products we carry are Electric Fan – 12" Diameter with 3.5 stars and Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control with 4.8 stars.

Did we mention you can order your Cooling and Climate Controls from our online catalog and have them shipped right to your garage? Or, if you feel like seeing the parts first-hand, search for your nearest Advance Auto Parts location above and pick up in-store when you’re ready. Browse our full Cooling and Climate Controls inventory for your 1980 Ford Thunderbird below to get started!

Top-Rated Cooling and Climate Controls Brands For Your 1980 Ford Thunderbird

Trusted Cooling and Climate Controls OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1980 Ford Thunderbird running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Permatex, Carquest Premium, Motorad UltraStats, and even more.

Popular Flex A Lite Cooling and Climate Controls

You’ll find popular Flex A Lite brand products across Engine Cooling Parts. All are waiting to get your 1980 Ford Thunderbird back on the road. Some of the top-rated Flex A Lite products in these categories are:
Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit
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Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit
Radiator Fan Spacers

Top-Rated Carquest Premium Cooling and Climate Controls


If Carquest Premium are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Carquest Premium brand Cooling and Climate Controls for your 1980 Ford Thunderbird, and some of our most reviewed Carquest Premium parts include:
Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees
from $9.99
(107)
Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees
Thermostats
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
from $9.79
(103)
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
Radiator Caps
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
from $13.49
(65)
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
Coolant Reservoir Caps

FAQs for 1980 Ford Thunderbird Cooling and Climate Controls

What are the most purchased Cooling and Climate Controls for the 1980 Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 104 Cooling and Climate Controls for the 1980 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
from $6.99
(288)
Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
Engine Water Pump Inlet Pipe Gaskets
Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
from $11.49
(95)
Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
Water Pump Housing Gaskets
Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees
from $9.99
(36)
Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees
Thermostats

What are the top-rated 1980 Ford Thunderbird Cooling and Climate Controls?

Top-rated Cooling and Climate Controls for your 1980 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Electric Fan - 12" Diameter
from $94.99
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Electric Fan – 12" Diameter
“good”
Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control
from $22.99
(35)
Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control
“Advance kicks butt”
Electric Fan 16" Diameter
from $92.99
(34)
Electric Fan 16" Diameter
“Awesome”