2018 Ford Explorer Cooling and Climate Controls

Essential 2018 Ford Explorer Cooling and Climate Controls

Dorman – Pressurized Coolant Reservoir: Black And White, Plastic, Original Equipment Replacement (Part No.603-364)

Pressurized Coolant Reservoir: Black And White, Plastic, Original Equipment Replacement

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$103.99
This replacement engine coolant reservoir is manufactured from quality materials to withstand the stresses of underhood heat and engine vibration. It is engineered and manufactured to match the fit and function of the original part.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine coolant reservoir matches the fit and function of the original part
  • Ideal solution – engineered for a seamless installation
  • Durable construction – manufactured from quality materials to withstand underhood heat and vibration
  • Trustworthy design – backed by 100 years of automotive aftermarket experience
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Carquest – A/C and Heater Relay (Part No.R3177)

A/C and Heater Relay

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$23.29
Product Features:
  • Premium components and our own manufactured circuit board ensure precise operation, reliability, and extra durability for a longer service life
  • Our electronic voltage regulator PC boards are encapsulated in epoxy to deliver improved performance and resistance to failure that may be caused by vibration and corrosion of electrical connections
  • All parts are manufactured to stringent quality requirements. Our plants are TS16949 and ISO9001 certified which ensures that every part is the right part for the right vehicle.
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Dorman – Help – Air Conditioning Service Port Caps (Part No.54374)

Air Conditioning Service Port Caps

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$7.99
This A/C service valve cap is designed to match the fit and function of the original cap on specified applications, and is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this A/C service valve cap is designed to match the fit and function of the original cap on specified applications
  • Restores functionality – reliable replacement for an original part that is leaking 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 – Radiator (Part No.432287)

Radiator

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$201.99
Carquest Premium radiators are designed and engineered for maximum performance, using the highest-grade materials to ensure all radiators meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) fit, form and function. Carquest Premium radiators are built by manufacturers that meet IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. Most modern vehicles use radiators with plastic tanks and our parts are engineered with integrated ribbing to prevent damage during thermal cycling. Carquest Premium radiators are also 100% tested to ensure a durable, leak-free cooling system repair.

Product Features:
  • Thermal tested under real-life temperature simulations
  • High tensile strength aluminum for maximum crimp strength
  • Plastic tanks are engineered with integrated ribbing for added strength to withstand cracks, bowing and distortion during thermal cycles
  • Thermal expansion slots extend core life and reduce failure rates by allowing improved core expansion and contraction during systematic heat cycles
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Dorman – HVAC Air Door Actuator (Part No.R2046685357DOR)

HVAC Air Door Actuator

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$59.14
Dorman-engineered with robust materials to improve durability and performance, our HVAC Heater Blend Door Actuators restore and maintain proper functioning of the HVAC Heater Blend Door. Depending on the make and model of your vehicle, the same exact actuator could be suitable for any and all climate control blend door applications – consult Dorman’s website for specific information.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement for a proper fit every time
  • Recommended for replacement during blend door replacement
  • High quality plastic housing and motor/circuit board included
  • Dorman’s quality testing ensures year after year of trouble-free service
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KAI – A/C Comp, 7Sbh17C, Direct Mount (Part No.ACP013093)

A/C Comp, 7Sbh17C, Direct Mount

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$519.99
New Standard Replacement A/C Comp, 7SBH17C, Direct Mount

Product Features:
  • 7SBH17C, Direct Mount
  • Meets All Federal Motor Safety Standards
  • No Drilling Needed For Installation
  • No Modifications Needed For Installation
  • Direct Fit Replacement For Your Vehicle
  • Same Form Fit And Function As OE
  • Check Out The Large Selection Of Parts Available For Your Vehicle
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Carquest Premium – Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap (Part No.10262)

Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap

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$19.79
Manufactured to meet all OEM specifications. Designed to be easy to install and remove. Manufactured from high quality components with proper relief and vacuum valves. Quality tested to stand up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems.

Product Features:
  • 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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Motorad – Thermostat Kit: Includes Housing, Thermostat and Seal, 195 Degrees (Part No.5617KT)

Thermostat Kit: Includes Housing, Thermostat and Seal, 195 Degrees

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$28.99
Kit includes thermostat, housing, and all necessary seals/gaskets to do the complete job. These individual parts are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat and housing 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 – A/C Compressor and Component Kit (Part No.2210K)

A/C Compressor and Component Kit

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$301.99
Save time on installation with everything you need in one box for an air conditioning replacement. The Carquest Premium A/C Compressor and Component Kit includes the necessary compressor, accumulator/receiver drier, and orifice tube/expansion valve, along with the necessary O-rings, gaskets, and oil. The parts are manufactured with strict quality standards from Gilmore, a climate control partner to Advance Auto Parts for over 25 years.

Product Features:
  • Each new compressor design undergoes rigorous life cycle testing at high RPMs and pressures to ensure that they can withstand years in the harshest conditions.
  • New compressors are designed with utmost precision using 3D coordinate measuring machines to ensure a perfect fit.
  • The production process contains automated controls at every stage that alerts and halts production in case of an error, assuring that the finished product will always be flawless.
  • All new compressors must pass a helium leak test and pump up function test prior to packaging.
  • Accumulators and receiver driers 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 are helium leak tested prior to packaging.
  • Each orifice tube and expansion valve is tested for function and leakage according to OEM specifications to ensure optimal performance of the air conditioning system.
  • The specific PAG oil required by your vehicle application is included.
  • O-rings and gaskets for all parts are application specific and packaged with the correct part to save time and eliminate the possibility of a leak from using the wrong O-ring or gasket.
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Motorcraft – A/C Hose (Part No.R10203118999MTR)

A/C Hose

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$114.98
A/C Hose

Felpro – Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket (Part No.35934)

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket

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$9.79
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
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees (Part No.13359)

Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees

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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.

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 – A/C Condenser and Receiver Drier Assembly (Part No.714741)

A/C Condenser and Receiver Drier Assembly

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$185.99
The Carquest condenser is an integral component of the motor vehicle air conditioning system. This part condenses the refrigerant into a liquid to prepare it for entry into the compressor. The condenser is manufactured according to OEM design specifications to ensure a long life with quality performance. Exact design standards produce a seamless fit into the engine compartment.

Product Features:
  • This is a parallel flow condenser that contains small micro-channels. It is highly recommended that this condenser be replaced if a failure has occurred in the vehicle’s air conditioning system that has resulted in debris contaminating the system. This
  • This Carquest condenser has a drier attached to it with an interior desiccant bag which will provide optimal moisture removal in the a/c system to maximize cooling performance.
  • This Carquest condenser has an integrated oil cooler. This combines the cooling features of two separate systems (oil and refrigerant) into one heat exchanger by brazing tubes of different sizes into one part. This matches the OEM part for this applicat
  • The Carquest condenser production process includes quality driven details such as using zinc-coated tubes and electrostatic paint spray at high temperatures to provide the best corrosion resistance and durability in our condensers.
  • Continuous molds, laser welding machines, semi-automatic assembly stations and other advanced equipment provide quality products.
  • Each condenser uses only the highest quality raw materials including pure aluminum (not substandard or recycled) to provide the highest quality standards from beginning to finished product.
  • All brackets are designed per OEM specifications to ensure strength and reduce vibration and movement.
  • We leak test 100% of our condensers in helium leak test chambers to ensure the product does not leak.
  • Our condensers are manufactured from rigid design standards to fit OEM dimensions.
  • Each condenser design endures a series of tests that includes performance testing, vibration testing, blast testing, and salt spray testing to simulate real world conditions.
  • Each Carquest condenser is packaged using superior box construction. This box is easy to open and seal. Each condenser is packaged in the box with internal protection to keep the part centered and away from the package edges. The package passes the fre
  • We leak test 100% of our condensers in helium leak test chambers to ensure the product does not leak. This industry leading process is the most precise method and can detect even the smallest leak. The leak-free condenser is then charged with nitrogen and
  • Our condensers are manufactured from rigid design standards to match OEM dimensions. Each design undergoes a drop fit into the actual vehicle to ensure the final manufactured product provides an easy installation.
  • Each condenser design endures a series of tests that includes performance testing, vibration testing, blast testing, and salt spray testing to simulate real world conditions.
  • vibration testing
  • blast testing
  • and salt spray testing to simulate real world conditions.
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KAI – HVA/C Heater Core (Part No.HTR010057)

HVA/C Heater Core

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$55.99
New Standard Replacement Rear Heater Core

Product Features:
  • Made Of Aluminum
  • Meets All Federal Motor Safety Standards
  • No Drilling Needed For Installation
  • No Modifications Needed For Installation
  • Direct Fit Replacement For Your Vehicle
  • Same Form Fit And Function As OE
  • Check Out The Large Selection Of Parts Available For Your Vehicle
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Mahle – Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket (Part No.G4020448855MAH)

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket

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$5.59
The Mahle Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket is a high quality Original Equipment replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:
  • Seals the thermostat housing and helps prevent coolant from leaking from the engine for proper engine temperature
  • Premium Original Equipment replacement
  • Provides performance and dependability
  • Manufactured to meet OE specifications
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Carquest Premium – A/C Discharge and Suction Line Hose Assembly (Part No.T55317)

A/C Discharge and Suction Line Hose Assembly

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$125.99
Carquest Hose Assemblies are designed to carry refrigerant in an air conditioning system. They are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications and are designed to easily fit into the engine compartment.

Product Features:
  • 100% of hose assemblies use Goodyear hoses that meet original equipment specifications for wall thickness and permeation.
  • Tubes and mufflers are designed to meet original equipment specifications for wall thickness.
  • Fittings are designed to couple and seal to eliminate leaks. Trivalent plating is used on steel fittings to enhance corrosion resistance. The fittings conform to original equipment specifications to allow for the proper fit with related air conditioning
  • Welds and crimps meet and exceed original equipment tension specifications.
  • Manufactured to allow flexibility in the hose to conform to engine compartments.
  • O-Rings necessary for installation are included.
  • O-Rings necessary for installation are included.
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Permatex – Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ (Part No.22071)

Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ

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$6.99
Permatex Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker is a noncorrosive, sensor-safe RTV silicone gasket material formulated for water pumps and thermostat housings. Permatex Water Pump & Thermostat has the highest water-glycol resistance available in an RTV silicone.

Product Features:
  • Sensor-safe, noncorrosive RTV silicone gasket material
  • Formulated specifically for water pumps and thermostat housings
  • Highest water-glycol resistance available in RTV silicone
  • Superior adhesion and flexibility
  • Can be used as a gasket maker or dressing
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Carquest Premium – A/C New; w/ Clutch; w/ Scroll Compressor (Part No.T78542)

A/C New; w/ Clutch; w/ Scroll Compressor

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$229.99
Carquest New Compressors are designed, manufactured and tested to meet or exceed strict original equipment specifications for superior quality and performance. Each new compressor is tested to provide durable life to the vehicle’s air conditioning system. All new compressor components are assembled using state of the art equipment and techniques to ensure smooth operation. Each part is equipped with a clutch and connector that matches the original equipment part and provides an exact replacement to your vehicle’s part. All compressors are supplied with the necessary gaskets and o-rings for installation.

Product Features:
  • Each new compressor design undergoes rigorous life cycle testing at high RPMs and pressures to ensure that they can withstand years in the harshest conditions.
  • New compressors are designed with utmost precision using 3D coordinate measuring machines to ensure a perfect fit.
  • The production process contains automated controls at every stage that alerts and halts production in case of an error, assuring that the finished product will always be flawless.
  • All new compressors must pass a helium leak test and pump up function test prior to packaging.
  • O-Rings and gaskets necessary for installation are included.
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Mahle – Water Pipe O-Ring (Part No.G2026372944MAH)

Water Pipe O-Ring

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$7.19
Water Pipe O-Ring

Carquest – HVAC Blower Motor Resistor (Part No.13C1003)

HVAC Blower Motor Resistor

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$15.49
High-quality resistors that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

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
  • Direct replacement – Carquest blower motor resistor kits are a direct replacement to the original equipment resistor
  • Direct replacement – Carquest blower motor resistor kits are a direct replacement to the original equipment resistor
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Motorcraft – Motorcraft Thermostat Housing (Part No.G4010349239MTR)

Motorcraft Thermostat Housing

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$29.74
With today’s complex automotive engines, it’s even more critical to have the right cooling system components for accurate temperature control, pressure relief and gasket seals.

Product Features:
  • Heavy-duty quality for long life
  • Stainless steel, tapered-end pistons with flexible elastomeric boots
  • Mounting flange designed to properly fit and seat the thermostat in the housing
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Dorman – Active Grille Shutter With Motor (Part No.601-322)

Active Grille Shutter With Motor

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$548.99
This radiator shutter assembly matches the fit and function of the original equipment shutter to restore function to the vehicle’s active grille shutter system. This assembly features a factory-style connector for a plug-and-play installation.

Product Features:
  • Ideal replacement – this active grille shutter and motor assembly precisely matches the original equipment assembly on specific makes and models
  • Plug & play installation – this grille shutter assembly is made with a factory-style electrical connector for a trouble-free installation
  • Cost-effective solution – offers original equipment quality at competitive price
  • Quality tested – this part has undergone extensive testing to ensure a quality fit and reliable performance
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Carquest Premium – Coolant Thermostat Housing with Gasket (Part No.902-896)

Coolant Thermostat Housing with Gasket

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$20.99
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing with impoved durability and resistance. It can withstand extreme temperature changes that normally results in leak and crack.

Product Features:
  • High-quality plastic construction
  • Perfect fit and easy installation
  • Includes all hardware necessary for a complete repair
  • Manufactured and tested at the ISO 9000 certified facilities
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Carquest Premium – A/C Filter Drier w/ Hose (Part No.T83272)

A/C Filter Drier w/ Hose

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$64.99
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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Felpro – THERMOSTAT GASKET (Part No.35991)

THERMOSTAT GASKET

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$9.99
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:
  • Each thermostat gasket is built to 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
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Dorman – Help – Radiator Drain Cock Screw-In Type With Washer (Part No.61145)

Radiator Drain Cock Screw-In Type With Washer

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$6.99
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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Carquest Premium – A/C Liquid Line Hose Assembly w/ Serviceable Orifice Tube (Part No.T55932)

A/C Liquid Line Hose Assembly w/ Serviceable Orifice Tube

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$88.99
Carquest Hose Assemblies are designed to carry refrigerant in an air conditioning system. They are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications and are designed to easily fit into the engine compartment.

Product Features:
  • 100% of hose assemblies use Goodyear hoses that meet original equipment specifications for wall thickness and permeation.
  • Tubes and mufflers are designed to meet original equipment specifications for wall thickness.
  • Fittings are designed to couple and seal to eliminate leaks. Trivalent plating is used on steel fittings to enhance corrosion resistance. The fittings conform to original equipment specifications to allow for the proper fit with related air conditioning
  • Welds and crimps meet and exceed original equipment tension specifications.
  • Manufactured to allow flexibility in the hose to conform to engine compartments.
  • O-Rings necessary for installation are included.
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Motorcraft – Water Pump (Part No.G30003311923MTR)

Water Pump

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$160.28
Water Pump

2018 Ford Explorer Cooling and Climate Controls

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Top-Rated Cooling and Climate Controls Brands For Your 2018 Ford Explorer

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 2018 Ford Explorer running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Permatex, Carquest Premium, Felpro, and even more.

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You’ll find popular Permatex brand products across Engine Cooling Parts. All are waiting to get your 2018 Ford Explorer back on the road. Some of the top-rated Permatex products in these categories are:
The Right Stuff: 1 Minute Gasket Maker: Grey, 3 OZ
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The Right Stuff: 1 Minute Gasket Maker: Grey, 3 OZ
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Sensor-Safe, High Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
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Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
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Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
Water Pump Housing Gaskets

Top-Rated Cooling and Climate Controls


If are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock brand Cooling and Climate Controls for your 2018 Ford Explorer, and some of our most reviewed parts include:
Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
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Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
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FAQs for 2018 Ford Explorer Cooling and Climate Controls

What are the most purchased Cooling and Climate Controls for the 2018 Ford Explorer?

Out of 105 Cooling and Climate Controls for the 2018 Ford Explorer, the most popular in our inventory are:
Multi-Purpose O-Ring
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Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees
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Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees
Thermostats
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What are the top-rated 2018 Ford Explorer Cooling and Climate Controls?

Top-rated Cooling and Climate Controls for your 2018 Ford Explorer based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap
from $9.79
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Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap
“It’s a great product because it fixed my problem with water spilling in reservoir”
Radiator Drain Cocks
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Radiator Drain Cocks
“Good replacement. Fit well.”