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Thermostat OEM Nissan or Motorcraft
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replaced the thermostat with a factory Nissan OEM thermostat. Completely fixed the problem..
Pros: completely fixed problem
Vehicle:
Nissan
Your thermostat is probably stuck open. Replace it with an OEM Motorcraft version, not aftermarket.
Pros: OEM Motorcraft version
Cons: not aftermarket
yes the part was OEM from nissan
Vehicle:
Nissan
I’ve had so many replacements fail in all my Nissans over the years that I just get an oem one from a dealer. Never had an oem one shit out yet.
Pros: OEM reliable, no failures
Vehicle:
Nissan
Since going with the OEM thermostat, my temp gauge has stayed pinned just below the middle of the gauge, even towing campers and heavy loads on hot days.
Pros: stable temperature, handles heavy loads
Vehicle:
Nissan
Only an OEM Thermostat fixed it.
Pros: fixed issue
Vehicle:
Nissan
The Motorcraft thermostat sounds promising though, never have an issue with genuine ford parts.
Pros: no issues, reliable
Vehicle:
Jeep Cherokee
I replaced the thermostat from a non-OEM to Motorcraft about a month ago, and the only difference has been the speed at which the dial moves from higher temps to its normal positon.
Pros: faster dial movement
Vehicle:
Ford Ranger
I recently changed my thermostat due to my temp gauge occasionally dancing. The old thermostat appears to be bypassed as theres no actual thermostat in the housing. After putting on a new nissan one and oem gasket i bled the system with a overflow funnel for about 40 minutes until i stopped seeing bubble. Also using peak 50/50. Afterwards my overheating problem has gotten worse i overheat in about 10 minutes. I tried bleeding again and same results.
Cons: overheating problem worse
Vehicle:
Nissan
I bought a Motorcraft thermostat from the Ford dealer for my Crown Vic and it ran about 20 degrees cold.
Cons: ran 20 degrees cold
Vehicle:
Ford Crown Victoria I
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Which thermostat to choose — OEM Nissan 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 Nissan?
In March 2026 on PartReview, thermostat OEM Nissan were overall better than Motorcraft.
- OEM Nissan received a PR Score of 92 out of 100, and Motorcraft scored 74 points.
- OEM Nissan ranked 2 in the overall ranking, and Motorcraft ranked 8.
- The average rating is higher for OEM Nissan (4.6) than for Motorcraft (3.9).
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Thermostat OEM Nissan have better feature ratings than Motorcraft:
- Overheating - owners believe, that this property for OEM Nissan is better than Motorcraft.
- Slow warm-up - drivers claim, that this property for OEM Nissan is outperforms Motorcraft.
- Cabin heat - reviews suggest, that this property for Motorcraft is preferred to OEM Nissan.
Which thermostat are more popular — OEM Nissan or Motorcraft?
In March 2026 on PartReview, thermostat OEM Nissan were overall more popular than Motorcraft.
By vote balance, thermostat OEM Nissan surpassed Motorcraft:
- For OEM Nissan, the ratio of positive (36) to negative (3) votes is 33 votes.
- For Motorcraft, the ratio of positive (23) to negative (8) votes is 15 votes.
By number of reviews, thermostat OEM Nissan surpassed Motorcraft:
- For thermostat OEM Nissan there are 13 reviews: 12 positive, 0 neutral, 1 negative.
- For thermostat Motorcraft there are 10 reviews: 7 positive, 1 neutral, 2 negative.
Which thermostat do car owners prefer — OEM Nissan or Motorcraft?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, thermostat OEM Nissan 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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