Radiator replaced - Coolant level and trans fluid low

[thw420]

I had my radiator replaced last week. When I got home, I checked the coolant level and it was very low - hardly any in the reservoir. So, I took it back to the dealer the next day to get more coolant added. It has not fluctuated at all since it was brought up to the "cold fill" line - so that is good.

Last night when I was filling up with fuel, I checked my transmission fluid. I had been driving for 45 minutes before this, so all the fluids were at their warm operating temperature. The transmission fluid was reading in the (C)old hash marks - no fluid was on the (H)ot marks.

The radiator has provision for transmission cooling/heating, so when I got home I checked my receipt for the radiator replacement. It simply said (1) Radiator and (3) Gallons of Coolant. No transmission fluid was added to replace the transmission fluid that was lost during the radiator swap.

Has anyone else had this issue? Is this how Ford tells the techs to do it?

How many quarts of transmission fluid should I purchase to be able to fill this thing up? I was thinking 2 quarts should cover it. And does anyone know the exact part#/name of the transmission fluid that I need to get from Ford?

[Gofaster23]

Mercon SP. Depeding on how the radiator was replaced (like service part warranty or TSB), ford will only pay for one radiator and two gallons of coolant. It takes more than 2 gallons of coolant. No Mercon, no radiator hose o-rings. If it was replaced under the base 3 year/36k bumper to bumper and has never had a radiator before, they can bill out all the associated parts they want and get paid for it. I would chaulk your situation to laziness.

[F450Mikey]

Originally Posted by thw420

I had my radiator replaced last week. When I got home, I checked the coolant level and it was very low - hardly any in the reservoir. So, I took it back to the dealer the next day to get more coolant added. It has not fluctuated at all since it was brought up to the "cold fill" line - so that is good.

Last night when I was filling up with fuel, I checked my transmission fluid. I had been driving for 45 minutes before this, so all the fluids were at their warm operating temperature. The transmission fluid was reading in the (C)old hash marks - no fluid was on the (H)ot marks.

The radiator has provision for transmission cooling/heating, so when I got home I checked my receipt for the radiator replacement. It simply said (1) Radiator and (3) Gallons of Coolant. No transmission fluid was added to replace the transmission fluid that was lost during the radiator swap.

Has anyone else had this issue? Is this how Ford tells the techs to do it?

How many quarts of transmission fluid should I purchase to be able to fill this thing up? I was thinking 2 quarts should cover it. And does anyone know the exact part#/name of the transmission fluid that I need to get from Ford?

Same thing here... fluids low and nothing on paperwork! I lost the lower intake hose a few days later. Had a tear in it from all the weight "hanging on it" when the rad was removed.

[compman72]

Originally Posted by F450Mikey

Same thing here... fluids low and nothing on paperwork! I lost the lower intake hose a few days later. Had a tear in it from all the weight "hanging on it" when the rad was removed.

I left the dealer today with mine after the radiator was replaced and the lower CAC hose blew off for me.