Performance Radiator for Ford F150 (2015-2020)

High-Capacity Performance Radiator for 2015-2020 Ford F-150

Directly replaces the restrictive factory radiator to significantly lower engine operating temperatures during heavy load, towing, or forced-induction applications.

The Stock F-150 Cooling Limitations

The OEM factory radiator on the P552 F-150 utilizes a plastic tank and thin aluminum core design that is highly susceptible to heat soak and structural fatigue. Under heavy towing, extended idle, or increased boost scenarios typical with EcoBoost and Coyote engines, the factory unit lacks the fluid capacity and surface area required for effective thermal management. The crimped plastic end tanks frequently crack due to thermal cycling, leading to slow coolant leaks and sudden, catastrophic pressure loss in the cooling circuit.

The Engineering Solution

This upgraded radiator utilizes a TIG-welded, all-aluminum AA5052 construction with 2mm thick tanks, entirely eliminating the failure-prone plastic crimp joints. The core features a high-density 1-row racing design with cooling tubes spaced tightly at 3/8-inch apart, yielding 25% more rows than the factory core. Heat dissipation is further optimized by a louvered fin design boasting 14-16 fins per inch, which adds approximately 1,500 more fins compared to standard radiators. This aggressively increases the convective heat transfer surface area, offering a 30% to 45% improvement in thermal efficiency over stock. By maximizing coolant capacity and utilizing brazed core technology, the system mitigates temperature spikes, ensuring stable cylinder head temperatures during demanding cycles.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2015 - 2017 Ford F-150 2.7L All Models
• 2018 Ford F-150 3.3L - W/O Heavy Duty Towing Package
• 2019 - 2020 Ford F-150 3.3L - W/ Medium Duty Towing Package
• 2015 - 2016 Ford F-150 3.5L All Models
• 2017 - 2020 Ford F-150 3.5L - W/O Heavy Duty Towing Package
• 2015 - 2017 Ford F-150 5.0L - W/O Heavy Duty Towing Package, To Jul/17/2017
• 2018 - 2020 Ford F-150 5.0L - W/ or W/O Towing Package

The Ford Durability Standard

Built to endure demanding payloads and off-road abuse, this all-aluminum upgrade guarantees your F-150 maintains optimal fluid temperatures without relying on fragile factory plastics.