Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury

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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 2001 Ford Excursion
  Generally speaking, you'll want to choose the largest cooler that will fit in the available space right behind the vehicle grille. For an Excursion, there won't be any problem with available space. The only caution about going with too large of a cooler is that it could lengthen the amount of time it takes for the vehicle to warm up in a cold climate. The Derale # D13504 would be an very good choice. It's 11 x 12 inch size would provide plenty of supplemental cooling to protect your transmission....
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• Recommendation of Transmission Cooler For 2002 Ford Expedition 5.4L Towing a Horse Trailer
  Transmission coolers are not vehicle specific, they are universal and we put together some options on our website that are recommended for your 2002 Ford Expedition with 5.4 L engine with other parts that are needed for installation. This does not mean that other transmission coolers can not work, it just gives a guideline for somebody that is shopping for a transmission cooler. Transmission coolers are flow through devices so you can pretty much use any transmission cooler you want as...
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• Is Factory Transmission Cooler Bypassed With New Cooler Installed on a 2007 Ford F-150
  No, when you install a transmission cooler, you are installing it as a supplemental system to assist the factory system. You would not want to bypass the factory cooler as that would not be nearly as beneficial, even if the new cooler is larger than the old one. The preferred method is to use the insta-dapt fitting at the radiator in the return line that takes fluid back to the transmission. Instead, you will have this line go to the inlet of the new cooler. The outlet will then be ran...
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• Transmission Cooler For 2005 Ford F-150 With 5.4 Liter Engine
  I show that the transmission used on your 2005 Ford F-150 5.4 liter engine is the 4R75E transmission. I have a transmission cooler that will work on your vehicle, but the Derale Transmission Pan Cooler, part # D14208, that you have referenced, will not fit your transmission. For a transmission cooler on your 2005 Ford F-150 5.4 liter engine I would recommend the Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler, part # D13503. This would be an excellent choice for your vehicle and will install in...
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• 1998 Ford Explorer 4 Door Replacement Electric/Heated Mirrors and 5.0L Transmission Cooler
  If your 1998 Ford Explorer does not currently have heated mirrors you would not gain that feature by getting the CIPA Mirrors part numbers # CM43312 and # CM43313. Like you suspected it uses a factory connection that will not be present on vehicles without heated factory mirrors. If you have electric mirrors without heat you would want CIPA Mirrors # CM42195 and # CM42095. Adding an additional transmission cooler would be an excellent idea for you. Heat is the number 1 enemy to transmissions...
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• Radiator Adapter Fittings for Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler on 2010 Ford F-150
  There are two different options for your 2010 Ford F-150 for adapter fittings to use with the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13504. Using a different adapter size is not going to cause any issues, and you are going to need to know the size of your fittings, or measure to determine due to there being two potential options for your 2010 F-150: - 1/2"-20 Thread: Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings for Ford and Lincoln # D13024 - 5/8"-18 Thread: Derale Radiator Adapter...
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• Is it Better to Replace Existing Transmission Cooler or Add Derale Auxiliary Cooler 2003 Ford F-250
  Using a supplemental cooler in place of your factory cooler in your 2003 Ford F-250 is a huge benefit, however, ideally you will want to run both your factory and also a supplemental cooler for optimum performance. Supplemental transmission coolers also work better than coolers that are integrated into your radiator system. My research shows that the transmission cooler in your truck is located below the radiator which typically gets a lot hotter and does not cool as well as a supplemental...
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• 1/2 Inch Hose Barb Fitting to Install Transmission Cooler on a 2005 Ford Expedition
  We have a 1/2 inch compression fitting to go from 1/2 inch line to 1/2 inch NPT barb # D13033. I would actually have the flow go from the transmission, to the factory cooler in the radiator, then from there to the other cooler, and then to the Derale cooler before going back to the transmission. This is the normal way to install a supplemental cooler (at the end of the line). The fitting we have listed for the 2005 Ford Expedition is # D13025 which are 5/8 inch inverted flare fittings.
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• Installation of Transmission Cooler in 2010 Ford F-150
  The Derale Transmission Cooler # D13612 will install after the radiator of your 2010 Ford F-150. You'll need to find the return line which will be the cooler of the transmission lines when the engine is warmed up. If you have 5/8 inches-18 transmission line fittings you would use the Transmission Cooler Fitting, # D13025. If you have the 1/2 inches-20 transmission line fittings you would use Transmission Cooler Fitting, # D13024.
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler for a 2000 Ford F-250 7.3L V8 Diesel
  The 180 degrees you are seeing actually isn't a bad temperature and your pickup should be fine, but adding another cooler wouldn't hurt anything. For a secondary cooler on your 2000 Ford F-250 with the 7.3L V8 Diesel engine I recommend the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class IV # D13504 with the Adapter Fitting # D13025 which is going to be the most effective option for you. Just make sure that you have room for the overall dimensions of 11" wide...
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler 2010 Ford F-150 STX
  If you are looking for the best transmission cooler available for your 2010 Ford F-150, I suggest the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class IV # D13504. This 11" wide x 12" tall x 7/8" deep, efficient heat exchanger will prolong the life of your transmission and improve its overall performance, though it is specifically designed for vehicles with late-model, electronic overdrive transmissions. The correct fitting will depend on which size fittings your...
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• Derale Transmission Cooler for 2003 Ford Explorer Towing 3200-lb Boat Trailer
  Generally the priority for cooling fluids in a tow vehicle is engine oil first, followed by transmission fluid, and then power steering fluid, if desired. Coolers like the Derale # D13504 are not fluid-specific; this cooler can be used for engine oil or transmission fluid. Coolers are also not vehicle-specific; you can use the largest cooler that will fit the space available for mounting one. Since you are planning to use a deep-pan tranny cooler I suggest you consider adding an engine...
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• Important Temperatures to Monitor When Towing and How to Lower the Temperatures If Needed
  The key temperatures to monitor when towing are the transmission fluid, engine oil and coolant temperatures. Each of these fluids will have different ranges that you will want to stay within. For transmission fluid, the ideal operating temperature is between 160 and 200 degrees. If you find that you are running over 200 degrees, I would recommend installing a supplemental transmission cooler, like part # D13504, if you do not already have one. I also recommend using the Ford radiator...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommend For a 2002 Ford F-250 XLT Super Duty 6.8L V10
  When installing a transmission cooler, it is always a good idea to install the largest cooler that will fit in the space available on your truck. Transmission fluid cannot be over-cooled, however, if you live in a typically cold climate, it is a good idea to let your vehicle run for 10 minutes before taking off. For your 2002 Ford F-250 XLT Super Duty, going with the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Cooler, # D13504, that you referenced would my recommendation. It is recommended to install...
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• Transmission Oil Coolant Return Line Location and Transmission Cooler for a 2000 Ford F-250
  I spoke with a local Ford dealership and found out that the return line from your factory cooler is indeed the one that is run to the rear of the transmission on your 2000 Ford F-250. You are correct, it is recommended that you install a transmission cooler in the return line of the factory transmission cooler. I would recommend the Derale Cooler, part # D13105, as the transmission cooler for your F-250. You will need a Derale Radiator Adapter Fitting for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury,...
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• Is Derale Radiator Adapter Fitting # D13025 Needed To Install Transmission Cooler on 1999 Ford F-250
  You will need the Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury, # D13025, which will allow you to connect to the return line of the factory transmission cooler. Part # D13025 allows you to connect to transmission return line without flaring the line when installing on your 1999 Ford F-250 Powerstroke. Installing the cooler behind the front grille, but in front of the radiator will provide the greatest cooling efficiency. You will want to measure a mounting location for...
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• How to Add Transmission Fluid After Installing Transmission Cooler on a 2003 Ford Explorer
  I wasn't sure why your transmission fluid can only be filled by a dealer. Your 2003 Ford Explorer uses one of two possible automatic transmissions used on Ford Explorers from 1997 to 2010 and a lot of other vehicles within that same time frame. So I checked the owners manual and found out that it doesn't have a dip stick to check the fluid so you would not be able to add any. Basically what you would have to do is have a Ford technician perform the transmission cooler installation. Whether...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty with 7.3 Liter Powerstroke
  You can certainly use the Derale 24 Inch Frame Rail Fluid Cooler, # D13225, for your 1999 Ford F-250. You would also need Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings, # D13025, for the 7.3 liter Powerstroke. Any transmission cooler will could essentially be considered a remote mount application. I have included a link to the coolers recommended for your truck and engine. I have also included a link to our transmission cooler FAQ article and a video showing a typical installation. For your truck and...
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• Weight Distribution and Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 2007 Mercury Mountaineer
  You'd want to check with a Ford dealer. I wasn't able to get a specific towing capacity for your vehicle but it looks like the capacity range is between 3,500 and 6,930 lbs. If your capacity is good with the weight of your trailer the weight distribution system you'd want is the Pro Series part # PS49582 which has a tongue weight range of 550 to 750 like what your trailer has. Then for a transmission cooler you'd want the # D13503 with the fitting adapter part # D13025. This is a very...
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• Recommended Brake Controller and Transmission Cooler for 2004 Ford Expedition 5.4L 4×4 for Towing
  The best way to go for steep climbs and down hills is to have a good brake controller for the descent so you can use the manual adjuster as needed to apply brakes to only the trailer and the brake pedal to use brakes for both vehicle and trailer. I recommend a proportional brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195. You will want to make sure you don't overheat your brakes by using them too often, but still use them as needed to maintain control. For the up hill climbs, your...
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• Is Larger Transmission Pan Needed if Installing Supplemental Transmission Cooler on 2002 Ford F-350
  No, you will not have to install a larger transmission pan if you added a supplemental transmission cooler though you may need to add more transmission fluid. This is because the core of the new cooler and the hose to add additional capacity. But a larger pan is not needed.
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• Transmission Cooler and Adapter Fitting for 2012 Ford Expedition
  You have to measure inside diameter. In most cases the two sizes are 3/8 and 5/16 inch especially on a vehicle like yours. Instead of using those adapters though we have the part # D13025 which will fit in place of the fittings on your radiator to connect to the cooler lines of a cooler like the part # D13503 which would work great. The hose that comes with this is 5/16 inch.
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• Radiator Adapter Fittings Needed for a 2004 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 L iter V6
  The correct Ford/Mercury radiator adapter for your 2004 Ford Explorer is the Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury, item # D13025. This adapter is designed to fit 5/8 inch inverted flare fittings. The Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings for Ford and Lincoln, item # 13024, is designed to fit 1/2 inch -20 inch inverted flare fittings.
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for Bypassing Factory Cooler of 2008 Ford Explorer
  It is possible to bypass the transmission cooler of your 2008 Ford Explorer's radiator and run just a supplemental cooler. For that the Derale Cooler part # D13503 would work well as this is a pretty large cooler with dimensions of 11" Wide x 8-3/4" tall x 7/8" deep. The part number # D13025 comes with fittings that will attach to your current transmission lines. Since you'd need two of the female connectors you'd have to order a quantity of two of these. Then you'll be able to put these...
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