Thanks for posting this great video! Are there any differences between this Ford Explorer with a 5.0 L and a 2006 Ford Explorer with a V-6 as far as pulling the radiator?
You can rent it from Advance Auto Parts (Powerbuilt Kit # 34) or buy it form Amazon (Performance Model# W80585)
You do NOT have to pull the condenser as posted below. I was able to do the job in about 4 hours without removing the condenser. Take your time. hardleysane1's posts below were helpful for me as was this thread:
Search "Removing radiator from condensor on a 5.0?" on Explorer Forums dot com
@Tubstinator02 Many Auto Parts Stores will loan you Fan Clutch tools for free Just ask around. They will take a deposit that is equal to the cost of the kit and refund it entirely when you return the kit. In my case it was 65 bucks at Advance Auto.
:35 wrong! i just did the radiatior on my 2000 explorer with a 5.0,i simply unbolted the fan shroud and layed it on the fan,unbolted the condensor and removed the radiatior with the condensor.had the whole job done in less than 2 hours,easiest radiatior iv ever done.
you also need those two fan clutch tools to replace the water pump...I was wondering why I was going ape shit trying to take the fan off...all it did was spin even when I was holding the shaft with a pair of channel locks...they dont tell you that after you buy the pump...I had to get a Chiltons manual to find out...extra 40 bucks
@bog281 Many Auto Parts Stores will loan you Fan Clutch tools for free Just ask around. They will take a deposit that is equal to the cost of the kit and refund it entirely when you return the kit. In my case it was 65 bucks at Advance Auto.
from the passengers side I pushed the condenser all the way to the drivers side with one hand and the other hand kind of wiggled the radiator out of the rail style clips. The condenser has SOME wiggle room built into it with the rubber lines they use however they don't have much.So that's how I did it, and the new one goes on in the opposite order, slide clips first, then the bottom clips. Take your time with it and shouldn't have a problem.I completed removal and installation in about 2 hours
I figured out the condenser. This video doesn't show it but the two sliding clips on the Driver side aren't the only ones. There are two additional clips, one on the driver side which you don't really have to worry about, and one on the Passengers bottom. It unclips fairly easy to release the bottom of the radiator and when done the driver side bottom clip (really small one) should almost just come off. Once that is done, you should be able to (sorry for the long post to be continued)
I Gave up trying to figure out how to slide the condensor into the new radiator. So i took pictures and went down to the local mechanic and he said you have to recover the refrigerant and disconnect the condensor lines and remove the unit and than with both the condensor and the radiator out of the vehicle you can mate the two together and than place them as one unit back into the vehicle. Then restore the refrigerant abd reconnect the condensor lines.
After 7 hours I have taken a screw driver and broke/cut away the top part of the clips on the old radiator ....SUCCESS!!!!! the radiator is out, now going to fight to get new one in.
Jeff trying to replace my water pump on my 94 explr. its a 4,01 with a/c and AT. Do also need the special fan clutch tools also? Will I need to recover the refrigerant from the ac line? Thanks, dave
We are currently making more videos with more detailed info for the DIY . If you have a video you would like to see, let us know. We will make another one on the Ford Explorer with a few other Fords that have this problem. Jeff
50/50 mix is not a good bargain. One of the biggest rip offs in the parts industry. You are getting half the product of the 100%, at a *little* cheaper price. Say your system has two gallon capacity. You have to buy two gallons of 50/50 @ $8.50ea (price I saw at Walmart) Total =$17.00. One gallon of full strength costs ~ $10.00, plus one gallon distilled water@ $0.78 = $10.78. Of course the AF mfg's are trying to get it all changed over in the name of "safety." Don't get chumped buying 50/50.
Sorry, but this sounds like a page out of the Haynes manual--"Installation is the reverse of removal." "If you do everything right, the radiator should come out this easy." Really? I've read a lot of forums of people having to push, pull, pry, curse, get an assistant to help, cut off excess plastic on tabs, etc., even giving up and calling a tow truck. Maybe you could concentrate on showing the clip locations, & the real secrets behind condenser separation?
@lizard944 You are so right!!!!, I have a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, So far I am 6 hours into trying to figure out these clips. I have discovered a clip on the bottom left of the condensor as well, this one seperates fairly easy, then the idea is to push the condensor to the right until free. PROBLEM that video does not show is the Condensor can't move far enough to the right because the vehicle chasy is in the way. Video skips this part
Thanks for posting this great video! Are there any differences between this Ford Explorer with a 5.0 L and a 2006 Ford Explorer with a V-6 as far as pulling the radiator?
RudeMcNasty 2 months ago
What are the exact sizes for the fan clutch tools we need to remove the fan? Or do I need to buy a full set of fan clutch tools?
Tubstinator02 5 months ago
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You can rent it from Advance Auto Parts (Powerbuilt Kit # 34) or buy it form Amazon (Performance Model# W80585)
You do NOT have to pull the condenser as posted below. I was able to do the job in about 4 hours without removing the condenser. Take your time. hardleysane1's posts below were helpful for me as was this thread:
Search "Removing radiator from condensor on a 5.0?" on Explorer Forums dot com
naneville 4 months ago
@Tubstinator02 Many Auto Parts Stores will loan you Fan Clutch tools for free Just ask around. They will take a deposit that is equal to the cost of the kit and refund it entirely when you return the kit. In my case it was 65 bucks at Advance Auto.
ccjohncc1 1 month ago
:35 wrong! i just did the radiatior on my 2000 explorer with a 5.0,i simply unbolted the fan shroud and layed it on the fan,unbolted the condensor and removed the radiatior with the condensor.had the whole job done in less than 2 hours,easiest radiatior iv ever done.
MrRENKENrc 1 year ago
@MrRENKENrc Nobody likes a showoff, Mr. R.
RickyJ108 3 months ago
@RickyJ108 just stating the facts sir. not showin off
MrRENKENrc 3 months ago
@MrRENKENrc I was just yankin your chain. I'm verry annoyed over my own Explorer acting up.
RickyJ108 3 months ago
Jeff - can you do a video on how to replace a water pump on a 1996 Ford Explorer V6 automatic with a/c ..... thanks
PS - could you do it asap!
booyah719 1 year ago
you also need those two fan clutch tools to replace the water pump...I was wondering why I was going ape shit trying to take the fan off...all it did was spin even when I was holding the shaft with a pair of channel locks...they dont tell you that after you buy the pump...I had to get a Chiltons manual to find out...extra 40 bucks
bog281 1 year ago
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@bog281 Many Auto Parts Stores will loan you Fan Clutch tools for free Just ask around. They will take a deposit that is equal to the cost of the kit and refund it entirely when you return the kit. In my case it was 65 bucks at Advance Auto.
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djhivesdotcom 1 year ago
Great help. Thank you!
go2manny 1 year ago
Great howto video. I'm getting ready to pull one from my Explorer...hope it goes well!
nemock 1 year ago
from the passengers side I pushed the condenser all the way to the drivers side with one hand and the other hand kind of wiggled the radiator out of the rail style clips. The condenser has SOME wiggle room built into it with the rubber lines they use however they don't have much.So that's how I did it, and the new one goes on in the opposite order, slide clips first, then the bottom clips. Take your time with it and shouldn't have a problem.I completed removal and installation in about 2 hours
hardlysane1 1 year ago
I figured out the condenser. This video doesn't show it but the two sliding clips on the Driver side aren't the only ones. There are two additional clips, one on the driver side which you don't really have to worry about, and one on the Passengers bottom. It unclips fairly easy to release the bottom of the radiator and when done the driver side bottom clip (really small one) should almost just come off. Once that is done, you should be able to (sorry for the long post to be continued)
hardlysane1 1 year ago
I Gave up trying to figure out how to slide the condensor into the new radiator. So i took pictures and went down to the local mechanic and he said you have to recover the refrigerant and disconnect the condensor lines and remove the unit and than with both the condensor and the radiator out of the vehicle you can mate the two together and than place them as one unit back into the vehicle. Then restore the refrigerant abd reconnect the condensor lines.
He said he could do it for 150.00, DEAL!
jascwel 1 year ago
After 7 hours I have taken a screw driver and broke/cut away the top part of the clips on the old radiator ....SUCCESS!!!!! the radiator is out, now going to fight to get new one in.
jascwel 1 year ago
Jeff trying to replace my water pump on my 94 explr. its a 4,01 with a/c and AT. Do also need the special fan clutch tools also? Will I need to recover the refrigerant from the ac line? Thanks, dave
dhllby1 1 year ago
We are currently making more videos with more detailed info for the DIY . If you have a video you would like to see, let us know. We will make another one on the Ford Explorer with a few other Fords that have this problem. Jeff
ghosttownhunter 1 year ago
50/50 mix is not a good bargain. One of the biggest rip offs in the parts industry. You are getting half the product of the 100%, at a *little* cheaper price. Say your system has two gallon capacity. You have to buy two gallons of 50/50 @ $8.50ea (price I saw at Walmart) Total =$17.00. One gallon of full strength costs ~ $10.00, plus one gallon distilled water@ $0.78 = $10.78. Of course the AF mfg's are trying to get it all changed over in the name of "safety." Don't get chumped buying 50/50.
lizard944 1 year ago
Sorry, but this sounds like a page out of the Haynes manual--"Installation is the reverse of removal." "If you do everything right, the radiator should come out this easy." Really? I've read a lot of forums of people having to push, pull, pry, curse, get an assistant to help, cut off excess plastic on tabs, etc., even giving up and calling a tow truck. Maybe you could concentrate on showing the clip locations, & the real secrets behind condenser separation?
lizard944 1 year ago
@lizard944 You are so right!!!!, I have a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, So far I am 6 hours into trying to figure out these clips. I have discovered a clip on the bottom left of the condensor as well, this one seperates fairly easy, then the idea is to push the condensor to the right until free. PROBLEM that video does not show is the Condensor can't move far enough to the right because the vehicle chasy is in the way. Video skips this part
jascwel 1 year ago
thanks for showing how to change a radiator cuz im changing mine on my ford explorer 2000 in the summer ur good thanks a lot
1bishop8th 2 years ago
thanks man
jaked305 2 years ago
Thanks. We will be making a long video on your vehicles A/C system in the near future. Jeff
ghosttownhunter 2 years ago
Great video Jeff. Good info and well produced.
beaudarvil 2 years ago