Thermostat for Ford Focus: Anodised Aluminium
This thermostat for the Ford Focus is specified around anodised aluminium, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is a supplier who changed material without saying so, or lead time that slipped twice before bulk started. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Focus |
| Material / finish | Anodised Aluminium |
| Typical use | Wet Weather Riding |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | TUV |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Semi-Metallic Compound — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Kevlar Composite — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Forged Aluminium — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Magnesium Alloy — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Carbon Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- assembly line testing
- precision stamping
- surface grinding
- laser cutting
- injection moulding
- electroplating
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for wet weather riding. Related applications include night riding, security patrols, rural transport, passenger transport, heavy load hauling.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 2.5 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. TUV documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the TUV-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
