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Your thermostat is probably stuck open. Replace it with an OEM Motorcraft version, not aftermarket.
Pros: OEM Motorcraft version
Cons: not aftermarket
I had a bad thermostat and it's only indication was the temp rising when going up hills under sustained load.
Pros: temp rising under load
Cons: temp rising
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat
Mileage: 210000 km
I had this year ago, thermostat was stuck closed, so coolant couldnt go to big circle and into cooler, it went up after 10 minutes of highway driving up to 115° (obd temps) on dash it wasnt that much
Pros: coolant couldn't go cooler
Cons: thermostat stuck closed
I used the genuine part as there is no desire to redo it again too soon.
Pros: reliable, long-lasting
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
It has been two weeks since the repair without issues, so I am going to call this one solved. If I was paying for this out of pocket in the future, I would only replace the thermostat and not the pump as that is what was closing and causing the issue.
Pros: repair without issues
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
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
Sounds like your water pump is working, but maybe your thermostat is stuck closed? Have you tested the thermostat?
Pros: water pump working
Cons: thermostat stuck closed
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Original was stuck open, replaced with new VW which now appears to be stuck closed. ????. Fortunately I have recently acquired a new OE thermostat on clearance for jollies.
Cons: stuck open, stuck closed
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
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 Volkswagen 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 Volkswagen?
In March 2026 on PartReview, thermostat Motorcraft and OEM Volkswagen were roughly equal.
- OEM Volkswagen received a PR Score of 73 out of 100, and Motorcraft scored 74 points.
- OEM Volkswagen ranked 1 in the overall ranking, and Motorcraft ranked 8.
- The average rating is higher for Motorcraft (3.9) than for OEM Volkswagen (3.6).
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Thermostat Motorcraft have better feature ratings than OEM Volkswagen:
- Overheating - owners believe, that this property for Motorcraft is better than OEM Volkswagen.
- Slow warm-up - drivers claim, that this property for Motorcraft is outperforms OEM Volkswagen.
- Cabin heat - reviews suggest, that this property for Motorcraft is preferred to OEM Volkswagen.
Which thermostat are more popular — OEM Volkswagen or Motorcraft?
In March 2026 on PartReview, thermostat OEM Volkswagen were overall more popular than Motorcraft.
By vote balance, thermostat OEM Volkswagen surpassed Motorcraft:
- For OEM Volkswagen, the ratio of positive (56) to negative (20) votes is 36 votes.
- For Motorcraft, the ratio of positive (23) to negative (8) votes is 15 votes.
By number of reviews, thermostat OEM Volkswagen surpassed Motorcraft:
- For thermostat OEM Volkswagen there are 24 reviews: 16 positive, 4 neutral, 4 negative.
- For thermostat Motorcraft there are 10 reviews: 7 positive, 1 neutral, 2 negative.
Which thermostat do car owners prefer — OEM Volkswagen or Motorcraft?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, thermostat OEM Volkswagen 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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