# MotoRad 7223-180 Fail Safe™ Series Thermostat for 1970-1982 Ford Bronco

### Specifications

Flange Thickness: 0.068"

Gasket or Seal included: No

Installation Tool Included: No

Jiggle Pin Weep Hole Included: No

Sealing Flange Outside Diameter: 2.12"

Temperature (Degree): 180F

### Features

-   Exclusive, patented design
-   High quality Stainless Steel and Copper construction
-   Locking technology prevents costly engine damage
-   100% tested and calibrated
-   Manufactured with the highest quality materials from an OE supplier

### Product Details

Fail Safe™ Series Thermostat (7223-180) by MotoRad®. Temperature: 180F. Fail-Safe Thermostats offer premium, patented technology for superior protection over any thermostat on the market. Only Fail-Safe is designed to lock in the open position when overheating occurs due to a failing cooling system component. This allows maximum coolant flow, thus preventing expensive engine damage.

Fail-Safe is designed to help protect your engine when overheating occurs. When overheating occurs, Fail-Safe automatically locks in the open position to permit maximum coolant flow.

When standard thermostats fail, they lock in the closed position and prevent coolant flow to the engine, which can possibly cause serious damage to your engine. Fail-Safe has a patented safeguard against overheating damage.

Fail-Safe thermostats are designed with a unique extra stroke that allows operation in two stages: Stage 1: Within normal operating temperatures, the Fail-Safe operates the same as any other thermostat. Stage 2: When overheating is caused by a deteriorating cooling system part, the Fail-Safe has a secondary stroke that activates a precision engineered piston that automatically locks the valve into a wide open position allowing coolant to circulate freely. Don’t be stranded on the side of the road because your engine overheated and your conventional thermostat failed in the closed position keeping coolant from flowing to the engine. Buy the best Thermostat on the market, the Fail-Safe Thermostat from Motorad. Why is the Fail-Safe the best thermostat? Under normal operating temperatures, the Fail-Safe operates in the same manner as a conventional thermostat. However, when your vehicle overheats due to a deteriorating cooling system part, a standard thermostat locks in the closed position blocking the flow of coolant to the engine. Motorad’s patented Fail-Safe Thermostat is the only thermostat that automatically locks in the open position allowing coolant to circulate freely throughout the engine during the overheating process. This can protect your engine from a more costly repair. Once the Fail-Safe thermostat does its job of allowing coolant to continue to flow to the engine during an overheating by locking in the open position, you must replace it with a new one. There are standard thermostats, then there is the Motorad Fail-Safe Thermostat. Ask for MotoRad’s Fail-Safe Thermostat the next time you need a new thermostat.

Brand: MotoRad

Part Number: 7223-180

UPC: 055644723808

Alternate MPN: 7223180

### Vehicle Fitment Table

Year

Make

Model

Position

Fitment Precision

Note

1978-1979

Ford

Bronco

1970-1977

Ford

Custom

1980-1982

Ford

E-series

1977-1979

Ford

F-100

1977-1979

Ford

F-150

1977-1982

Ford

F-250

1977-1982

Ford

F-350

1970

Ford

Fairlane

1970-1974

Ford

Galaxie

1975-1977

Ford

Granada

1970-1979

Ford

LTD

1970-1973

Ford

Mustang

1971-1978

Ford

Ranchero

1972, 1977-1979

Ford

Thunderbird

1970-1976

Ford

Torino

1977-1979

Lincoln

Continental

1977-1979

Lincoln

Mark V

1971, 1973-1978

Mercury

Cougar

1975-1979

Mercury

Grand Marquis

1972-1976

Mercury

Montego

1971-1974

Mercury

Monterey

### FAQ

**Will this fit my vehicle?**  
Please verify your year, make, model, position, and any fitment notes using the Vehicle Fitment Table above before purchase.

**What part number is this?**  
The listed part number is 7223-180.

**Is this product designed for direct replacement?**  
Yes. This product is intended to match the compatible vehicle applications listed in the fitment table.

**Should I confirm fitment before ordering?**  
Yes. Always compare your original part, position, and vehicle details with the fitment table before ordering.

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## Details

- **Price:** 19.82 CAD
- **Vendor:** MotoRad
- **Type:** Fail Safe™ Series Thermostat
- **Tags:** 1970 Ford Fairlane, 1970-1973 Ford Mustang, 1970-1974 Ford Galaxie, 1970-1976 Ford Torino, 1970-1977 Ford Custom, 1970-1979 Ford LTD, 1971, 1971-1974 Mercury Monterey, 1971-1978 Ford Ranchero, 1972, 1972-1976 Mercury Montego, 1973-1978 Mercury Cougar, 1975-1977 Ford Granada, 1975-1979 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1977-1979 Ford F-100, 1977-1979 Ford F-150, 1977-1979 Ford Thunderbird, 1977-1979 Lincoln Continental, 1977-1979 Lincoln Mark V, 1977-1982 Ford F-250, 1977-1982 Ford F-350, 1978-1979 Ford Bronco, 1980-1982 Ford E-series, 7223-180, Automotive, Fail Safe™ Series Thermostat, MotoRad

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 19.82 CAD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-08-17