1959 Edsel Ranger Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

16 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1959 Edsel Ranger come from 4 brands — PEAK, PRESTONE, FVP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits all 4 engine options (3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 and 5.9L 361cid V8).

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 4 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, PEAK, VALVOLINE, FVP and 1 other brand supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZX001.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 1959 Edsel Ranger come from 2 brands — DAYCO and GATES.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from DAYCO. A representative part number is DAYCO 80318.

In the Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk) grade, GATES supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is GATES 28443.

This group includes DAYCO 80318 and GATES 28443.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 1959 Edsel Ranger come from 2 brands — GATES and MOTORAD. Every part fits all 4 engine options (3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 and 5.9L 361cid V8).

Part numbers include GATES 31413 and MOTORAD 3003.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

6 Radiator Cap parts for the 1959 Edsel Ranger come from 4 brands — GATES, MOTORAD, MOTORCRAFT and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GATES 31527. Every part fits all 4 engine options (3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 and 5.9L 361cid V8).

In the Locking Replacement grade, GATES and MOTORAD supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is GATES 31511.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from GATES, MOTORAD, MOTORCRAFT and 1 other brand. A representative part number is GATES 31527.

This group includes GATES 31527, GATES 31511 and MOTORAD ST13 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

33 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Ranger, from GATES, ACDELCO, DAYCO and 1 other brand. GATES 25477 carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Economy and Standard Replacement, with Economy the largest group at 17 parts from DAYCO, GATES, ACDELCO and 1 other brand.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

2 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 1959 Edsel Ranger come from 2 brands — UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. Every part fits all 4 engine options (3.6L 223cid L6, 4.8L 292cid V8, 5.4L 332cid V8 and 5.9L 361cid V8).

The Economy section: 1 option from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CTS36 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TS4.

This group includes UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CTS36 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TS4.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

11 Thermostat parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Ranger, from MOTORAD, GATES and CALORSTAT. GATES 33038 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1959 Ranger.

In the Performance grade, MOTORAD supplies 2 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORAD 2006180.

The Premium section: 2 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7206180 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from GATES, MOTORAD and CALORSTAT. GATES 33038 is listed in this group.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

10 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 1959 Edsel Ranger come from 4 brands — VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GATES 33625.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

8 Water Pump parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Ranger, from FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 2 other brands. US MOTOR WORKS US488 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from US MOTOR WORKS, FVP and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is US MOTOR WORKS US488.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from GMB, DAYCO and FVP. GMB 1253110 is listed in this group.

2 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include US MOTOR WORKS US488 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WU488, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

8 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 1959 Edsel Ranger come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 11760.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 11760, FEL-PRO 10738 and FEL-PRO 11758, among others listed above.