Hey guys,
I’ve got a 95 5.8l Eddie Bauer 4x4 150.
my rad is leaking coolant and I want to replace. I called the local dealership and got a part number F2TZ8005F from them which coincides with the 1 core radiator. What’s the difference from the 1 core to the 2 core other than the size? Will a 2 core fit in a truck that had a 1 core rad? Anything I should know during replacement this weekend that might save me a headache? The truck has an oil cooler in front of the rad as well. Thanks in advance.

 

I had a 1993 5.0 that I replaced the 1-row with a 2-row radiator. I purchased from a parts store or a shop that does cooling system work (been too many years to remember). You can shop around -it doesn't have to come from Ford.

Recommended to replace the radiator hoses. Do a full flush prior, so you can drain the final liquids THEN install the new radiator and top off.

You will find a set of ratchet wrenchs work best to remove the radiator fan. That is if you have a pulley mounted with the 4 bolts, I think 9/16" or 1/2". Not the giant nut that some clutches come with (I think those are newer models though).
I'd encouraged you to replace the fan clutch at the same time and might as well replace the serpentine belt while you have good access to the front of the engine. Beats scratching up the forearms on the fan shroud. Highly recommended to purchase the fan clutch from Ford for the OEM quality vs. a parts store clutch that may not last more than a few years.

 

I've been running 2- row radiators for 10+ years now. I've had the plastic containers on the side fail me several times. Blow big holes in them. It's and easy switch. I feel the truck runs cooler with the bigger radiator but realize that a 195 thermostat is a 195 thermostat. Anyway, it makes me feel better to have more fluid in it. The last one I bought is from Advance Auto Parts. It seems to work fine. Just a matter of how long the plastic holds out. I also have a separate transmission cooler. You might want to consider that if you're running an automatic.

 

The difference would be in its thickness. Unless you are doing something requiring extra cooling capacity, I would stick with the same type of radiator as your original, be it one or two row.

 

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The "size" is the same - it mounts the same. But it may require a different shroud due to the thickness. This is in 2 of my trucks, and I've installed it in others. In one, I had to make new holes to mount the truck's original shroud.

 

When I was researching about a radiator replacement I found that it was going to be a direct fit sticking with the 1 row radiator. If I put in anything else the shroud would need to be replaced and a new shroud was expensive. I even checked out a few shrouds at the junkyard and they were all in terrible shape or gone.