Thermostat housing (F60E8A544AA)

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1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
4.6L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
266,992 MILES

I need to replace this part for my car listed above. Very beautiful and reliable classic. But I'm not sure if this is the upper or lower thermostat housing. So here's a picture of it. Starting to realize it's becoming hard to look for online and the Ford/Lincoln dealership discontinued this part. But I heard Napa may have it in stock while my last resort is pulling this part off a 1999 Continental from a junkyard. My question is that, does anybody know where exactly can I search this particular part?

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DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny.

That photo is of the thermostat water inlet connection. I've attached pictures below. It mounts to the thermostat water inlet housing. I'll try to get you a part number today. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Monday, August 23rd, 2021 AT 4:38 AM

DANNY L

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Hello again.

I did confirm that part is discontinued. I tried getting a part number from Ford but to no avail. Your best bet is to find a used one from a pick-a-part type yard or auto wrecking yard. You mentioned find one from a 1999 Continental and that will work. Most Lincoln Continentals with the 4.6 liter engine should work. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

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Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 AT 5:24 PM