F-150 radiators
Last trip, I noticed my 2012 F150 3.5 ecoboost started to heat up about 5 minutes into a hard climb. Slowed to 60mph and it went back to normal. So I'm looking at having the radiator hot tanked and ...
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Fordlover wrote:RSD559 wrote:
Just looked at the radiator. About an inch thick. Looks like a single core. My truck was originally a rental, so it doesn't have any towing options on it. There isn't much room between the fans and the front of the engine, so I'd have to replace the fan assembly as well, I'd guess. Looks like loads of fun! I may put it off until fall. The heat has hit here. It is only a problem when towing up long steep hills. I can slow it down a bit and it's no longer a problem.
Rental truck? which means towing is limited to 5,000 lbs. if in fact it doesn't have any towing options.
You might want to consider adding all the towing options.
535 towing package included:
-7 wire towing harness
-Hitch receiver
-auxiliary auto transmission oil cooler
-radiator upgrade
-electronic trailer sway control
The 60P max tow included the above, plus:
-upgraded rear bumper
-trailer brake controller
Honestly, without the factory towing package, I'm not surprised it warmed up pulling heavy on a grade.
Finally, I think everyone missed the fact this truck does not have the tow package.
