2012 F250 Radiator leak
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Radiator seeps seem to be a big problem. I have not found the actual leak but can always get the smell. Tech says it has been at the end seems where they are pressed together. Including the original radiator, Ford has installed 3 radiators under warranty on my 2012 within 35k.I guess on the upside I keep getting new coolant each time.
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Radiator seeps seem to be a big problem. I have not found the actual leak but can always get the smell. Tech says it has been at the end seems where they are pressed together. Including the original radiator, Ford has installed 3 radiators under warranty on my 2012 within 35k.I guess on the upside I keep getting new coolant each time.
Just to clarify, are you experiencing a leak now? I'm always happy to do what I can to assist.
Crystal
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Crystal
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All,
Tracy, my Regional Customer Service Manager was able to reduce my local dealer's repair estimate from $1700 down to $1400. She then agreed to cover half of the repair.
While I can't say that I'm happy with a radiator that fails after 50K miles, I do appreciate that Ford at least pitched in some $$$.
Both my dealer and Tracy claim to have "never heard of an issue with radiators leaking on F-250s"
Bill
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You're welcome, Bill! I'm always just a PM away if I can assist in the future.
Welcome to the forum, aldcpa. If you haven't already, I'd recommend having your radiator diagnosed at your local Ford Dealership. Let me know when you've had the truck inspected; I'll be happy to do what I can to help out.
Crystal
Crystal
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You're welcome, Bill! I'm always just a PM away if I can assist in the future.
Welcome to the forum, aldcpa. If you haven't already, I'd recommend having your radiator diagnosed at your local Ford Dealership. Let me know when you've had the truck inspected; I'll be happy to do what I can to help out.
Crystal
Welcome to the forum, aldcpa. If you haven't already, I'd recommend having your radiator diagnosed at your local Ford Dealership. Let me know when you've had the truck inspected; I'll be happy to do what I can to help out.
Crystal
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Thanks, Crystal. I've already had it looked at by the Ford Dealership and they recommended the replacement. I got a 2nd opinion from a local mechanic that confirmed the leak and let me know it was a known issue with the radiators. I've also logged a message with @FordService.
Crystal
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no other option it has to be replaced mine went at 52,000. pretty easy to do yourself though.if you can change oil you can do that.
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Ref, Mishimoto makes a replacement primary radiator. However, I disagree with Brody in that if you can do an oil change you can do a radiator swap. I think my girlfriend can do a oil change, but removing all the different nuts and bolts on rad would prove much more difficult for her haha.