2008 - 2011 Ford Focus Radiator Replacement

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4 жыл бұрын

How to replace a radiator on these cars, not too bad to do yourself.
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@ivanmoreno3918 Жыл бұрын

The official way by Ford is to put it on a lift and get it out the bottom. You undo 4 Bolts for the radiator support brace and 2 bolts that hold the radiator to the AC condenser, undo the electrical connector and it comes out. I can do these in about 20 minutes

@mmta5898 11 ай бұрын

you have a lift in your back yard at home bro? if everyone did i’m sure every job would be 30 minutes easier for anyone with just basic equipment at HOME with their only good tools being their knowledge.

@ebramahmadi4848 8 ай бұрын

دوست عزیز درود❤ ببخشید سوال میپرسم آیا می‌شود رادیاتور زانتیا۱۸۰۰ویا پژو ۴۰۵را جایگزین کرد چون رادیاتورش در کشورم نیست سپاس فراوان

@KyleLaurier-zg7gm 7 ай бұрын

Mate that's like with anything if you know what you are doing it's easier and quicker, especially if you have all the necessary equipment like a hoist.

@richard1835 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Hank. Have an 09 coming in Thursday. Appreciate the video.

@ImVocabsdaddy. 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir.Much help

@postit4273 2 жыл бұрын

When you bought the radiator did it come with the plastic corner piece on the driver side that the hose is connected to? Where you took the clip off

@user-ir1oy2od4f Жыл бұрын

Have a 2010 focus with 360000 kilometers on it.bhes gauge is registering a little higher every year. When new was 1/4 of the way now is almost 1/2 way upthe gauge . I suspect therad may need replacing but l don't know. Sny advice would be great. Thanks . John

@xapisperez4519 2 жыл бұрын

What an ass whooping! I had to this with a head headlight in the dark and cold. What a process. Smh. Thanks for the video.

@sergm3134 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do water pump and heater core? I gotta fix mine just can't find video of it on KZfaq. Thanks. This helper a lot. Will need to change radiator as well. Thanks.

@dain411 2 ай бұрын

Key part is to remove 2 (8mm) bolts on the front of the each side of the condenser that connects condenser to the radiator. Took me a few minutes to find those

@user-go9rf3nk1l 7 ай бұрын

I am having trouble with the upper hose connection leaking on a 2009 SES, OEM was leaking, had to replace with a Gates, only option that day, Gates leaked also, ordered a Motorcraft to try next, the design is really stupid imo. Any advice or tips on getting that stupid elbow connection to not leak?

@ericriste164 Ай бұрын

How has this radiator help up since you made the video? I gotta change mine soon and am looking for a good part to buy

@itstheonlywaytobe 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use a automatic ac condenser in a manual focus? The video was on point by the way!! A great help thanks!

@hanksgarage_ 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t see why not..

@mg6192 3 жыл бұрын

You don't need to burp the air by squeezing on the hose?

@user-uv5uu8cn1g 11 ай бұрын

What the measurement of this radiator

@michaeldanforth3059 4 жыл бұрын

How to replace 2012 ford focus radiator

@JD-iu6pc Жыл бұрын

All good and helpful except those TYC radiators are crap ! They leak after about 10k miles. Spectra + brand is the way to go if you want it to last. Also, I see green antifreeze being used to refill the coolong system. The fluid Ford says that should be used is their Gold formula or a GO5 gold equivalent. This is a phosphate free formula required for these engines. Also, Do Not use regular tap water. Use only filtered water or distilled water when needed.

@brockbaker3able 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. On these focuses the top hose always gets hot. It’s the lower hose that tells you the thermostat is open or working. The lower hose should be cold after a few mins at idle but the upset should be getting hot. When the lower hose gets warm you know the thermostats opened. If the lower hose heated up at the same time as the upper you know your thermostat is stuck open which is common on these cars.

@kevat310 4 жыл бұрын

Crushed up walnut shells!!?? Were they doing an old school compressor wash? LOL!

@hanksgarage_ 4 жыл бұрын

Yup. Surprisingly it’s one of the best and safest stop leak type products you can buy. barsleaks.com/product/radiator-stop-leak-tablets-hdc/

@justinloveday1400 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t get an angle for the condenser bolt.. what do I do?

@hanksgarage_ 3 жыл бұрын

Get creative with the extensions and a swivel socket. Sorry bud

@gdfschimpi007 4 жыл бұрын

Don't you technically void the warranty by installing the rad without flushing the cooling system?

@hanksgarage_ 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure. I did flush it all out though. Used distilled water too.

@cristohernandez590 2 ай бұрын

Ughhhh dude what the heck am I gonna get my self into 😩😩

@stevep8096 4 жыл бұрын

After flushing with distilled water and the flush product did u use a sealant product before replacing the antifreeze?

@stevep8096 4 жыл бұрын

To prevent leaks?

@hanksgarage_ 4 жыл бұрын

No I didn’t

@mg6192 3 жыл бұрын

how did you determine that your coolant needed to be replaced? Also which coolant did you use? Thanks!

@hanksgarage_ 3 жыл бұрын

5050 green coolant and it should be changed every 100k

@darrinfaulkner8911 3 жыл бұрын

I use a 50/50 peak coolant on my 2011 Ford Fusion as well.I just did a system flush a week ago.There is a special kind of Peak coolant to use for newer vehicles which the coolant has a particular additive in it to give the car engine and radiator better performance and longetivity that's suppose to last throughout the hot and cold seasons with minimum of overheating issues if theres no other mechanical problems...

@chichojair4069 3 жыл бұрын

What do those 2 silver hoses by the head light go to? I thinks mines are leaking

@chichojair4069 3 жыл бұрын

On the driver side

@hanksgarage_ 3 жыл бұрын

Those are your transmission cooling lines. They run transmission fluid through a separate smaller part of the radiator.

@chichojair4069 3 жыл бұрын

Oh alright im guessing those are not the ones leaking then kuz ive checked the tranny fluid . and coolant is the one going low on my resavor but leak is coming from some where around there

@hanksgarage_ 3 жыл бұрын

Well if it’s green and eventually evaporates it’s antifreeze.

@butler386 4 жыл бұрын

Holy crap that's a lot of stuff to do just to get out the radiator. There has to be a better way to engineer a car than this. Unfortunately most today are built a lot like this one. As I have said before---I want my 54 chevy back.

@hanksgarage_ 4 жыл бұрын

Yea typical nowadays like you said.