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I narrowed it down to a bad thermostat and bad radiator. I ordered the OEM Mazda parts for $450.00
Pros: OEM parts
Cons: bad thermostat
Your thermostat is probably stuck open. Replace it with an OEM Motorcraft version, not aftermarket.
Pros: OEM Motorcraft version
Cons: not aftermarket
Some of the newer Mazda Skyactives have thermostat issues, but it's a minor problem (only symptom is taking longer to warm up) and Mazda extended the warranty on them. It's the only issue I've brought the car to the dealer for on my 21 Mazda 3 without roughly 50k on it.
Pros: minor problem, extended warranty
Cons: thermostat issues
Vehicle:
Mazda
Mileage: 50000 km
Your 2013 ford escape is actually built on the same platform as a 2013 cx-5, different engine though. Earlier ford models would actually use Mazdas engines like the escort, focus, and fusion. Mazda and ford had a long partnership that ended around 2013 and since then Mazdas quality and reliability has steadily increased. For the price ranges they are solid cars, I think the mazda3 shines here, it’s pretty competitive and affordable in its class. Also one of the few eco cars that has a real automatic. They don’t have any major issues, my 21 3 has been solid. It needed the thermostat replaced, but Mazda covered me since they have a lengthy extended warranty for that specific part.
Pros: solid, competitive, affordable, real automatic
Cons: thermostat replacement needed
Vehicle:
Mazda 3
Read about the recall, had dealer swap thermostat. Had a reason to leave right away with outside temp at 38 F. Warm air by the stop sign.
Pros: warm air
Vehicle:
Mazda
I have the ‘19 CX-5, live in NH. Seems normal to me, when it’s below zero outside and the at idle, it should not be hot. Warm after 5-10 yes, but not warm as it would be after driving for 10 minutes.
Pros: Warm after 5-10
Cons: not hot at idle
Vehicle:
Mazda
Common for the thermostat and/or coolant control valve to fail on newer Mazda 3s. It's not a big deal but you might have more coolant loss and it takes longer to warm up.
Pros: not a big deal
Cons: coolant loss, longer warm
Vehicle:
Mazda 3
Batteries crap and so is the thermostat / heat and the trim on the steering wheel and gear shifter is thin and cheap and will come off everything else. Car is great
Pros: car is great (overall)
Cons: crap battery, cheap thermostat, trim comes off
Vehicle:
Mazda
I just got this fixed at the dealer on my 21. Its the thermostat. They put in over a million bad ones and don't want to own it with a recall so they sent out a TSB. There's also an extended warranty for all the cars for this part/labor.
Pros: fixed at dealer, extended warranty
Cons: defective part, no recall
Vehicle:
Mazda
I replace thermostat even the whole block. Same issue. This fucking car don’t heat.
Cons: car doesn't heat, same issue
Vehicle:
Mazda
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Which thermostat to choose — OEM Mazda or Motorcraft?
If choosing thermostat across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare thermostat across these categories:
- PR Score.
- Overall ranking.
- Vote balance.
- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
- Car owners’ choice.
Which thermostat are better — Motorcraft or OEM Mazda?
In March 2026 on PartReview, thermostat Motorcraft were overall better than OEM Mazda.
- OEM Mazda received a PR Score of 54 out of 100, and Motorcraft scored 74 points.
- OEM Mazda ranked 11 in the overall ranking, and Motorcraft ranked 8.
- The average rating is higher for Motorcraft (3.9) than for OEM Mazda (3.1).
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Thermostat Motorcraft have better feature ratings than OEM Mazda:
- Cabin heat - owners believe, that this property for Motorcraft is better than OEM Mazda.
- Overheating - drivers claim, that this property for Motorcraft is outperforms OEM Mazda.
- Slow warm-up - reviews suggest, that this property for Motorcraft is preferred to OEM Mazda.
Which thermostat are more popular — OEM Mazda or Motorcraft?
Thermostat OEM Mazda and Motorcraft were equally popular according to data in March 2026.
By vote balance, thermostat Motorcraft surpassed OEM Mazda:
- For OEM Mazda, the ratio of positive (35) to negative (29) votes is 6 votes.
- For Motorcraft, the ratio of positive (23) to negative (8) votes is 15 votes.
By number of reviews, thermostat OEM Mazda surpassed Motorcraft:
- For thermostat OEM Mazda there are 20 reviews: 9 positive, 4 neutral, 7 negative.
- For thermostat Motorcraft there are 10 reviews: 7 positive, 1 neutral, 2 negative.
Which thermostat do car owners prefer — OEM Mazda or Motorcraft?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, thermostat OEM Mazda and Motorcraft have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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