Old subject, but looking for people's experience and what they found to be the best way.

My 2011 F250 6.7 has 53,000 and not covered by warranty. Radiator leak. I don't know how bad yet. I have to get under it. Found out when I went in to Ford for free oil change this morning. They want $1,500+ to replace it.

What's the best way you have found to solve this problem?

 

Mishimoto radiator and change it yourself and save $500 and have a better radiator.

 

PM Crystal on this site as FordService. I had that many miles on my 2011 when the radiator went, with no warranty, and they(Ford) paid for most of the repair as if I had extended warranty with a deductible.

 

Thanks I will pm Crystal and go from there. Thanks

and at same time look into the Mishamoto.

 

It's not hard to replace if you have any wrenching skills. I have seen a lot Mishimotos fail in the 6.4s but I believe they have a revision out to correct the issue.

 

I had reservations about installing myself, but I have a son that is diesel wise. And from what I've read it seems to be a permanent fix. A really good warranty even with a accident protection. And lastly everyone I've talked to say to go to the Mishimoto. Thanks for the input.

 

Oh no doubt it is better than the factory stuff, but if the root cause of the failure isn't corrected, the Mishimoto won't last either. Check your front body mounts while you are in there.

 

Thanks for recommending me, Dave! I appreciate it.

I'll keep my eyes peeled for your message, John. Be sure to include your full name, best daytime phone number, VIN, current mileage, and servicing dealership.

Crystal

 

I replaced mine less than a year ago its only like a 2 hour in and 1.5 hour back in project, it seems harder than it really is. watch the video on youtube and it shows you everything, they do it in like 15 min

 

I just replaced the coolant fitting on my turbo took the truck to ford to have the system pressure tested and coolant flushed. Now I need a new radiator and heater bypass seals and thermostat Will FORD help pay for the failing radiators or labor cost? or what help/service does Crystal offer?

 

Thermostat? if the thermostat is the root cause and I think it is then it should be warranty for all items.


Have the SA look up the part # to determine it's warranty.

 

I'm out of warranty with103,500 miles and no extended warranty I'm awaiting paperwork quote to get the exact part.
Update
They are replacing bypass gasket and heater tube oring along with the radiator.

 

Hi bmvtr,

I just received your PM about this and sent you a reply.

Crystal

 

Times have changed...

Dad bought a used '54 Chevy 3100 Truck for the ranch back in 54. I went with him to pick it up at the dealer. On the way home radiator sprung a leak. While letting it cool Dad walked over and found a small limb off a Mesquite tree. Took out knife, sharpened it and put it in the hole...we sold that truck in '77 and as the guy was looking at it he asked Dad is that bundle of sharp sticks in the glove box? Dad said those are for the radiator, it leaks and you just plug it up with one of those sticks till it rots out and get another one. That truck had over 100,000 miles on it.

Problem: Leaking radiator

Time to fix: 5 min

Cost to fix: $0.00

I think those days are gone...

 

Yep, have the replacement one from Mishimoto is sitting in the garage till I can take out the 7 month old failed Mishimoto with less than 15k miles.

Not sure if the root cause is the body mounts, will definitely take a good look while I have everything out (and am able to see anything). During the warranty process (which was slow and needed constant nagging to get a response, oh yeah and cost a $100 for shipping the replacement, not including down time and labor for installing), there was a quiet mention of an updated Version 2 to resolve some of the issues they have found, i.e. reinforcements to help deal with the flex. No part number change or other info though.