For those of you who have not seen any of the previous postings on this subject, there are a significant number of F150s owners that did not receive the upgraded radiator when they bought an F150 with the Class III tow package. They received the standard radiator instead. According to the 2001 source book, 2001 F150s should have a radiator core that is 1.42" thick. According to the 2000 source book online, the 2000 F150s should have a radiator core thickness of 2.02". The standard radiator for both years has a core 1.02" thick.

To check your core thickness look where the fan shroud meets the top of the radiator on the drivers side. I was able to push back the fan shroud with my finger. Look at the center portion of the radiator. If it is about 1.02" thick and you have the tow package, then you have the wrong radiator!!! I have counted at least 20 members so far who have the wrong radiator and I'm sure there are many more.

There is more info in the following threads.

https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/003477.html

https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/003465.html

https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/003242.html

This is the web site that has the 2001 and 2000 for source books. http://www.fordtraining.com/



[This message has been edited by Silver Sport (edited 06-08-2001).]

 

I asked in the other post but I never received an answer, where is the part number? Someone said it is on the drivers side. Sorry, I looked and can't find it. Please help this old blind man. Is it on the core (silver part) or on the endcap (black part) and do you need to remove anything to see it? Thanks!

 

2000 Lariet-------The part number is not the problem, because it seems like the same part number can refer to a single or double core radiator. If your radiator is 1.02" thick and you have the tow pkg. then you have the wrong radiator. It is very easy to check how thick the core is. So far after all these threads only one member has had thier radiator replaced by Ford and one member bought the right one himself. We need to stay on top of this until we all get what we paid for. My dealer is still waiting for the factory rep. to get authorization. There is a vast amount of information here in previous threads.

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2000 F-150, XLT, SC, 5.4, 4X4, 355 LS, ORP, Black/Silver, class III, single CD, sliding glass, med. gray, keyless, elect. shift, engine date 8-18-99, Superchip. '93 Harley Fatboy Black & tons of chrome

 

I'm in the same boat. I ordered the HD electrical/tow package but my radiator is 1.02" thick. What a P.I.T.A.!!!!
On the bright side, we should all be able to get shiny new radiators - with the correct dimensions of course.

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'00 5.4L AUTO 4X4 Lariat (Black/Silver)
'02 F-350 PSD CC DRW 6SPD 4X4 Lariat (order this year)
www.hawthorn-engineering.com

 

I've been following this post for awhile and called my dealer two weeks ago about the problem. I have a 2000 w/ tow pkg and hd cooling and a radiator 1.02". After two weeks of calling back and forth, got a call tonight to bring it in tomorrow for a 2.2 double core rad., approved by the district rep. At first they tried to tell me I should have a 1.42, but after threatening litigation, it seems resolved. If they will replace mine, then stick by your guns and DEMAND they resolve this issue.

 

Could somebody please tell me where I need to measure for the correct thickness. I am concerned that I also don't have the correct radiator.

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2001 F150 4X2 XLT SuperCrew,Arizona Beige, Gen III, 5.4L, 3.55LS, Class III, Sliding Window, Black Westin's

 

Pop the hood, and you should have no problem measuring the thickness by the coolant tank. You can remove the 8 plastic screws that hold the cowling down if you like. Takes a couple of minutes.

I can't believe this crap!!!

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'00 5.4L AUTO 4X4 Lariat (Black/Silver)
'02 F-350 PSD CC DRW 6SPD 4X4 Lariat (order this year)
www.hawthorn-engineering.com

 

I am the guy that purchased the correct radiator. I tried to deal with the dealer but they just kept giving me the run around. I checked 15 trucks on there lot. All of them had the 1.02" radiator. 4 of the 15 trucks did not have the tow package. That means that 11 of the 15 trucks I checked were wrong!! My radiator was the 1.02", my buddy Dave has an identical truck to mine, except color and its a 98 MY, his has the 2.2" 2 row. I paid $248 at another dealer for the radiator that Ford should have put into my truck to begin with. I did not want to overheat while pulling my race trailer up Baker Grade.

I do feel though, that this is a class action suit waiting to happen. Any attorneys out there want to take on Ford Motor. This one is ripe.

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2001 Ford F150 Supercab 4.6L

 

LouScrew It is the cooling fin section that needs to be measured (not the tank part) If it is 1.02" in. thick and you have the tow pkg. then it's the wrong radiator

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2000 F-150, XLT, SC, 5.4, 4X4, 355 LS, ORP, Black/Silver, class III, single CD, sliding glass, med. gray, keyless, elect. shift, engine date 8-18-99, Superchip. '93 Harley Fatboy Black & tons of chrome

 

FastDEW...I just picked my 2001 Screw 4x4,5.4L, with Tow Package this evening. Before I went to the dealer I told them about the problem many Screw owners were having with the wrong radiators in their trucks. When I got there he showed mw th 2001 Source book which indicated a 2.02" overall radiator coil thickness for the Screw. When I got home I took off the cowling to measure and see if there was indeed 2.02" of radiator. I saw 2-rows, i.e double core, radiator. In addition, the Auto Trans Oil Cooler below these.

Correct me if I'm wrong here guys, but total thickness measured over 2", each row slightly over 1" each. Maybe I'm missing something here. Which plant are the guys getting their Screws from with only a single 1.02" row radiator - Kansas City or the the Michigan plant?

F.Y.I. the number listed on the drivers side of the housing was XL3H-AB (?)

I'm even more confused now than before.

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So 2000 owners are we going for the 2 core 2.02" or the single core 1.42" When I go to the dealer tomorrow or friday I am going with a print out of the 2000 source book page that specifies the two core radiator and see what happens, I would rather have the two core, but I guess I am prepared for the hassle, but the service manager is a woman, so she is easier to deal with than the other knuckle heads around there she at least takes the time to listen.

LHM

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2000 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 ORP 5.4liter V8, Towing Package, Rear Slider, Remote keyless Entry,3.55 LS, Black Exterior, Medium Graphite interior, manual shift 4x4. Current mods Gooseneck hitch,Ford Custom Molded Splash Guards, Muth Signal Mirrors, SUPERCHIPS Performance Chip, Line-X Bedliner, STROBES!!and Y pipe with duals.

 

I will get to see the 1.42 Rad tomorrow and will post the part #. It looks like the 1.42 will fit but the 2.02 uses a diffrent shroud.

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2001 SUPER CREW 4x4 Lariat White

• Graphite Leather captain's chairs
• 5.4L
• Moonroof
• 6CD
• limited slip
• Tow and Off Road package
• Bed Extender

Mods

• Infinty speakers
• JBL powered sub
• Bug Guard
• Ford molded mud flaps (rear)
• K&N
• Magnaflow 3"
• Bed mat
• Snug Lid
• CRL Powerlite rear window

 

Got my truck back today with the new radiator, a 2.2" 2 core part # YL3Z 8005 GA. On the concern line of the invoice it states "install double core radiator for supercooling." This was done at a dealership here in Lakeland Fl., after about two weeks of going back and forth. I have the 2000 screw, and this radiator was the one ford agreed on should have been installed at the Norfolk plant. If you all have any questions I will be happy to answer them if I can, as it was this site that gave me the information I needed. Thanks!

 

My dealer told me to send a letter to FORD and let them know. he said that he can't do anything until Ford sends out a message. They checked there computer for any Ford updates on the radiators, and found nothing.

 

I installed the 2.2" radiator into my truck. The shroud is the same. The shroud has nothing at all to do with core thincknes. The tanks are the same size as is the mounting location.



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2001 Ford F150 Supercab 4.6L