{"product_id":"aluminum-radiator-for-mercury-mountaineer-2002-2005-4-0l-4-6l-manual","title":"Aluminum Radiator for Mercury Mountaineer (2002-2005) 4.0L 4.6L Manual","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDirect-Fit Multi-Row Aluminum Radiator for 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces crack-prone OEM plastic end tanks with an all-aluminum, high-capacity cooling core engineered to maximize heat dissipation under heavy thermal loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Mountaineer Cooling Failure Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory U152 cooling assemblies utilize thin-core aluminum crimped to composite plastic end tanks using synthetic rubber O-rings. Over continuous thermal cycling, the plastic tanks embrittle, micro-fracture, and fail at the crimp seams under standard system operating pressure. In addition, the factory single-row core restricts overall fluid capacity, resulting in rapid heat soak and elevated coolant temperatures during sustained hill climbs, heavy hauling, or severe ambient heat conditions on both Cologne and Modular platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heavy-duty unit eliminates structural polymer weaknesses using 100% TIG-welded, aircraft-grade aluminum end tanks mated to a vacuum-brazed multi-row tube-and-fin core. The broadened cooling channels significantly increase total system coolant volume and fin surface area, facilitating rapid heat exchange and thermal stabilization. Configured without an internal automatic transmission fluid cooler for manual setups, this radiator drops directly into factory brackets while retaining OEM fan shroud and hose clearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e4.0L Cologne SOHC \/ 4.6L Modular 2V \/ U152\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e210-239 hp \/ 254-282 lb-ft (Approx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0L V6 Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6L V8 Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0L V6 Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6L V8 Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2004 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0L V6 Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2004 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6L V8 Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2005 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0L V6 Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2005 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6L V8 Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Mercury Durability Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for sustained towing and utility demands, this all-aluminum cooling system upgrade protects the U152 chassis against head gasket failures and cylinder head warping caused by chronic thermal fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50497319305464,"sku":"DS-EIBZV4AX5","price":214.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/aluminum-radiator-for-mercury-mountaineer-2002-2005-4-0l-4-6l-manual-1.jpg?v=1789257703","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/es\/products\/aluminum-radiator-for-mercury-mountaineer-2002-2005-4-0l-4-6l-manual","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}