Stant 27281 Thermostat Seal for Ford Taurus (1989–1994)
Ford built cars, pickups, and vans for every kind of driver, and many Ford engine families stayed in production for years, which is why one small part can show up across a long list of models.
This page is for one model only: the Ford Taurus. It isn't a wall of every car ever made, just yours.
Model this seal fits
- Ford Taurus (1989–1994)
- V-6 3.0L: 1989–1994 — catalog note: 1989–1994: engine VIN code Y
- V-6 3.2L: 1993–1994
Help choosing the right seal
The 27281 is a Stant thermostat seal, a molded rubber ring that seals the thermostat or the water outlet (thermostat housing) instead of a flat paper gasket. Its Gates equivalent, Gates 33618, is described as a grooved seal, about 1.9 in. inside diameter × 2.15 in. outside diameter × 0.26 in. thick. Stant's own description of these seals: no sealer or RTV is needed for a leak-proof seal, and each one is shaped for its application. Stant made a different seal for each housing design, and Don stocks several of them, so check which number your car calls for.
Before you order, match three things: your year, your model, and your engine. Catalogs list fitment by vehicle, but some engines had more than one thermostat housing design over the years. If your old seal is still in hand, compare its size and shape, or just ask Don and Kathy. They'll help you sort it out.
Real people behind the parts
In their early web days, Don and Kathy built separate "garages" online, one for Mustangs, one for Chevettes, and one for Corvettes, so that every owner could find their own corner. These pages carry on that idea: every model gets its own page.
These seals come from Don's own shelves.
Price is $9.95 plus $3.00 for shipping.
Don and Kathy offer a fair deal for this. Buying for a club, a shop, or a whole fleet of project cars? Even better.
To reach them, click the "Don & Kathy Leask" button at the bottom left of any page on donsobsoleteautoparts.com, or email [email protected].