{"product_id":"aluminum-radiator-for-ford-expedition-2018-2021-3-5l","title":"Aluminum Radiator for Ford Expedition (2018-2021) 3.5L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Efficiency Aluminum Radiator for 2018-2021 Ford Expedition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect-fit thermal management upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces the failure-prone plastic end-tank factory cooling unit with a robust, all-aluminum multi-row core engineered to prevent thermal derating and coolant leaks during heavy towing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Expedition End-Tank Vulnerability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory U553 radiators rely on plastic composite tanks crimped to an aluminum core via rubber O-ring gaskets. Under severe thermal cycling, engine bay vibration, and the high operating pressures of the twin-turbo 3.5L EcoBoost, these plastic crimp seams fatigue and crack. The stock single-row core also struggles with heat soak when pulling heavy grades in high ambient temperatures, triggering protective ECU timing pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heavy-duty unit resolves OEM structural weaknesses by utilizing 100% TIG-welded aluminum end-tanks fused to a furnace-brazed multi-row tube-and-fin core. Eliminating crimped plastic joints eliminates blow-out risks. The expanded core volume and optimized aluminum fin density improve heat dissipation surface area, extending coolant dwell time and stabilizing cylinder head temperatures under demanding payloads.\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;\"\u003e2018-2021 Ford Expedition\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;\"\u003e3.5L EcoBoost V6 \/ U553\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;\"\u003e375-400 hp \/ 470-480 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\u003e2018 Ford Expedition 3.5L V6 EcoBoost (XLT, Limited, Platinum, Max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2019 Ford Expedition 3.5L V6 EcoBoost (XLT, Limited, Platinum, Max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2020 Ford Expedition 3.5L V6 EcoBoost (XLT, Limited, King Ranch, Platinum, Max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2021 Ford Expedition 3.5L V6 EcoBoost (XL, STX, XLT, Limited, King Ranch, Platinum, Max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ford Towing Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to handle sustained high-load towing cycles and mountain ascents without triggering limp-mode thermal intervention or tank seam separation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50497321074936,"sku":"DS-EVXM4UMLN","price":268.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/aluminum-radiator-for-ford-expedition-2018-2021-3-5l-1.jpg?v=1789258044","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/aluminum-radiator-for-ford-expedition-2018-2021-3-5l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}