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Ford F-150 Oil Coolers

To keep a Ford F-150 pickup truck running smoothly, a high-quality cooling system is essential. One of the key components of this system is the oil cooler, which helps normalize engine temperature. If this part starts to fail, Ford drivers may experience diminished vehicle performance.

Almost every vehicle on the road is equipped with an engine oil cooler, including the Ford F-150. This integral part is responsible for removing excess heat from oil. This process works thanks to a series of interconnected tubes and the heat-absorbing power of coolant. Once the unwanted heat has been absorbed, it is transferred to the radiator, which releases it into the air. Once the oil has been cooled, it has reached a proper lubricating state and is transferred back to the engine.

The oil cooler has a relatively simple design. In Ford trucks, the oil cooler consists of the following components:

• Adapter - An adapter is connected to the engine block, and it feeds high-temperature oil to the oil cooler.
• Tubes - In every oil cooler, there is a series of tubes that carry the oil. Depending on the size and design of the cooler, these tubes may pass through the cooler once, twice, or three times before releasing the oil back into the vehicle. Coolers equipped with three-pass tube systems are sometimes necessary for high-performance trucks.
• Coolant - The coolant is located within the cooler, and it flows around the tubes. This cooling liquid absorbs the heat, lowering the oil to an engine-friendly temperature of 180 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

The bigger the engine, the greater the need for an oil cooler. Most F-150 trucks are equipped with a 3.5L V6 that has a towing capacity of 5,000 to 8,000 pounds. To prevent overheating, its important that these trucks have an effective cooling system. As oil is one of the primary lubricating mechanisms of the F-150, the continued function of the oil cooler is important to overall performance.

When an F-150 pickup has a faulty oil cooler, drivers may noticing the following symptoms:

• Oil leaks - If the oil cooler adapter wears out, it may not be able to transport oil to and from the cooler. This can lead to oil leaks, both big and small. Ford drivers may notice puddles of oil beneath their truck.
• Coolant leaks - If the cooler itself is compromised, coolant may leak out of the coolers housing. Again, Ford drivers may notice puddles of coolant. When this occurs, Ford drivers should get their truck inspected as soon as possible, as coolant failure can damage mechanical components.

When selecting a new replacement cooler, F-150 owners have two options:

• Ford coolers - Coolers manufactured by Ford are likely to be compatible with the pickup truck.
• Aftermarket coolers - When selecting an aftermarket cooler, drivers may have to invest in additional installation parts to ensure compatibility, like sandwich plates or mounting devices. Drivers may have a greater selection of cooler size, however, and they can upgrade to a larger, more powerful cooler if they want to improve truck performance.