{"product_id":"intercooler-for-ford-f-150-2017-2020-3-5l","title":"Intercooler for Ford F-150 (2017-2020) 3.5L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHigh-Efficiency Front-Mount Intercooler for 2017-2020 Ford F-150 (P552)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The front-mount intercooler replaces the restrictive factory charge air cooler on the 2017-2020 Ford F-150 to reduce intake charge air temperatures, eliminate heat soak, and lower back pressure under boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Ford F-150 Intercooler Heat Soak Limitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory charge air cooler on the \u003cstrong\u003eP552\u003c\/strong\u003e F-150 relies on a shallow 9.6-liter core with 1,200 cm² of frontal surface area, quickly becoming saturated during sustained boost, high ambient heat, or heavy towing. Once heat-soaked, the factory unit fails to reject thermal energy efficiently, driving up intake air temperatures (IATs) and forcing the powertrain control module to pull ignition timing to prevent pre-detonation. Furthermore, crimped OEM plastic end tanks are susceptible to seam fatigue and boost leaks over repeated heat cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for sustained thermal rejection, this replacement competition core features a stepped 500 x 388 x 135 mm bar-and-plate layout, delivering a 62% increase in frontal face area (1,940 cm²) and a 108% surge in charge volume (19.9 L). Heavy-duty cast aluminum end tanks are fully TIG-welded to the core, eliminating the structural failure points of plastic crimp-on tanks. CAD-modeled internal tank geometry optimizes airflow distribution across all cooling channels, cutting back pressure by 50% to maintain turbocharger spool efficiency and deliver dense, cooled air directly to the \u003cstrong\u003e3.5L EcoBoost\u003c\/strong\u003e manifold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Stepped Competition Front-Mount Intercooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2017-2020 Ford F-150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e3.5L EcoBoost \/ P552\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e375 hp \/ 470 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e03CSI098ABK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2017-2020 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the P552 F-150?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2017-2020 Ford F-150 equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003e3.5L EcoBoost\u003c\/strong\u003e engine. \u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit 2.7L EcoBoost, 3.3L naturally aspirated V6, or 5.0L Coyote V8 engine configurations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre aftermarket ECU tunes required for installation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this intercooler operates efficiently on the factory calibration, though custom tuning allows full utilization of the increased core volume and cooler charge air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ford Severe-Duty Towing Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to withstand extreme thermal demands under continuous gross combined vehicle weight limits, this all-aluminum bar-and-plate core ensures your \u003cstrong\u003eP552\u003c\/strong\u003e truck maintains steady torque and consistent cooling performance across high-load towing and hot-weather operation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67940582686968,"sku":"DS-E0VD67516","price":439.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/intercooler-for-ford-f-150-2017-2020-3-5l-1.jpg?v=1793658873","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/intercooler-for-ford-f-150-2017-2020-3-5l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}