Does my f150 have a transmission cooler?
Does my f150 have a transmission cooler?
You have a transmission cooler. It’s just not visible from the grill area because it’s underneath the truck. It’s the only transmission cooler that Ford equips the 10-speed (10r80) transmission with regardless of which tow-package your truck is equipped with.
When did the Ford F150 get a transmission cooler?
Way back in the ’99 thru the first half of the 2001 model years, the F-250 diesel with 4R100 tranny didn’t have a big enough heat exchanger to handle the job on steep grades.
Can a Ford OEM cooler fit in a Ford F150?
No, the famous Ford OEM cooler from a 6.0L diesel won’t fit without a lot of shade tree mechanic and fabrication skills. So I’d run with what Ford brung until you notice tranny temps close to 225°.
Where to place a transmission cooler in a truck?
When adding an external cooler on your Truck or SUV, it is recommended to place the cooler in front of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. This will allow the cooler to get as much air flow as possible. Air flow will help the cooler better reduce transmission fluid temperatures before going back to the transmission.
Is there a heat exchanger for a Ford F150?
There is only one OEM heat exchanger (tranny cooler) available for your 2011 5.0L tranny. That one came with either the regular tow pkg or the max tow pkg or the heavy duty payload pkg. So there is not a bigger plug&play cooler available from Ford.
Where to buy Ford F150 transmission cooler Line Assembly?
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What do you need to know about transmission cooler installation?
The below transmission cooler installation diagram shows the transmission fluid flow direction and how the fluid will be routed through a new external cooler. You will need to determine which line is the return for the transmission.
How do you remove a transmission fluid cooler?
The first step in removing the cooler is to disconnect the transmission fluid lines at the cooler. There will be two lines connected to the cooler, an input and an output. It doesn’t matter which one you disconnect first.
Is there a transmission cooler for a 2011 Ford F150?
There is only one OEM heat exchanger (tranny cooler) available for your 2011 5.0L tranny. That one came with either the regular tow pkg or the max tow pkg or the heavy duty payload pkg.