This page lists 31 cooling system parts for the 2020 Ford Transit, across 10 part types, covering both the 2.2L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged and the 3.5L V6. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 2020 Ford Transit, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. Most of the listed parts are Coolant / Antifreeze (12 parts), Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet (4 parts) and Radiator (3 parts). The other 7 part types cover the remaining 12 parts.
The 2020 Ford Transit was sold with both the 2.2L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged and the 3.5L V6. 12 parts fit every engine; the other 19 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2020 Ford Transit cooling system parts are GATES (7 parts), PRESTONE (5 parts) and PEAK (3 parts), plus 10 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Premium.
3 parts on this 2020 Ford Transit page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including PRESTONE AF2100 (Coolant / Antifreeze) and VALVOLINE 888374 (Coolant / Antifreeze). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Coolant / Antifreeze
Compatible With All Colors
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Fits: all 2020 Transit engines | AF3055 | 🇲🇽 MX | Prime YellowAll Vehicles | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEAK Fits: all 2020 Transit engines | BQA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 2020 Transit engines | AF3100 | 🇲🇽 MX | Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Fits: all 2020 Transit engines | AFC12100 | 🇲🇽 MX | Command Nitrite Free Extended Life CoolantYellow Nitrite Free OAT | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: all 2020 Transit engines | 846439 | 🇲🇽 MX | HD Nitrite Free Extended Life Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: all 2020 Transit engines | AF2100 | 🇲🇽 MX | All Vehicles10yr/300k mi | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 2020 Transit engines | PKP1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 2020 Transit engines | PXA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Global Lifetime1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 2020 Transit engines | AFMAX | 🇲🇽 MX | Max Universal1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: all 2020 Transit engines | 888374 | 🇲🇽 MX | American Vehicle Orange1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: all 2020 Transit engines | ZXEL1 | 🇲🇽 MX | Dex-Cool Orange1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| AISIN Fits: all 2020 Transit engines | ACD006 | 🇲🇽 MX | YellowHOAT | View on Amazon |
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.
12 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2020 Ford Transit come from 4 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is PRESTONE AF2100. Every part fits both the 2.2L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged and the 3.5L V6.
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 2 options from PEAK and PRESTONE — the catalog's value-priced group. PEAK BQA1GAL is listed in this group.
In the Heavy Duty grade, PRESTONE and VALVOLINE supply 2 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is PRESTONE AFC12100.
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, VALVOLINE and AISIN supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE 888374.
Coolant Hose / Pipe
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATES Fits: 3.5L V6 | 12569 | 🇲🇽 MX | Molded | View on Amazon |
This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit.
This group shows a single part: GATES 12569.
Intercooler Air Hose / Pipe
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATES Fits: 3.5L V6 | 26659 | 🇲🇽 MX | Turbocharger Hose MoldedStandard | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 3.5L V6 | 26660 | 🇲🇽 MX | Turbocharger Hose MoldedStandard | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Intercooler Air Hose pipes.
2 Intercooler Air Hose / Pipe parts for the 2020 Ford Transit come from GATES.
Listed part numbers: GATES 26659 and GATES 26660.
Radiator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSF Fits: 3.5L V6 | 4013 | 🇲🇽 MX | Upgraded Core. 17% Thicker 30mm vs OEM 25mm | View on Amazon |
| KOYORAD Fits: 3.5L V6 | A13880 | 🇲🇽 MX | 150 or 250 or 350 or 350HD | View on Amazon |
| NISSENS Fits: 2.2L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | 66861 | 🇲🇽 MX | Brazed cooling fins | View on Amazon |
This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap.
3 Radiator parts for the 2020 Ford Transit come from 3 brands — CSF, KOYORAD and NISSENS.
This group includes CSF 4013, KOYORAD A13880 and NISSENS 66861.
Radiator Fan Assembly
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: 3.5L V6 | 620167 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGILITY Fits: 3.5L V6 | 6010386 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator.
2 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2020 Ford Transit, from DORMAN and AGILITY.
Economy: 1 part, from DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 620167.
The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from AGILITY. AGILITY 6010386 is listed in this group.
This group includes DORMAN 620167 and AGILITY 6010386.
Radiator Hose
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATES Fits: 3.5L V6 | 52279 | 🇲🇽 MX | Molded | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 3.5L V6 | 52280 | 🇲🇽 MX | Molded | View on Amazon |
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.
GATES supplies both parts for the 2020 Ford Transit.
Listed part numbers: GATES 52279 and GATES 52280.
Temperature Sender / Sensor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARELLI Fits: 3.5L V6 | SPA179 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: MARELLI SPA179.
Thermostat
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATES Fits: 3.5L V6 | 34238 | 🇲🇽 MX | OE TypeOE Type | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: 3.5L V6 | 655188 | 🇲🇽 MX | Standard | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: 3.5L V6 | TA6013 | 🇲🇽 MX | Includes Upper & Lower Housing, Thermostat and Seal | View on Amazon |
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.
3 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2020 Ford Transit, from MOTORAD and GATES.
This group includes GATES 34238, MOTORAD 655188 and MOTORAD TA6013.
Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: 3.5L V6 | 9021121 | 🇲🇽 MX | Thermostat Housing | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 3.5L V6 | 9021089 | 🇲🇽 MX | HousingThermostat Housing | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUR SEASONS Fits: 3.5L V6 | 86016 | 🇲🇽 MX | Water Outlet | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: 3.5L V6 | CH6116 | 🇲🇽 MX | Fits Thermostat Housing | View on Amazon |
This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in.
4 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2020 Ford Transit, from DORMAN, FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD.
Economy: 2 parts, from DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 9021121.
The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD. FOUR SEASONS 86016 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: DORMAN 9021121, DORMAN 9021089 and FOUR SEASONS 86016, plus the other parts above.
Water Pump
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATES Fits: 3.5L V6 | 43188 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
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.
One part is listed for the 2020 Ford Transit — GATES 43188.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 2020 Ford Transit
On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.
- Match the engine first. Some cooling system parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Coolant / Antifreeze and Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cooling system parts fit the 2020 Ford Transit?
Our catalog currently lists 31 cooling system parts for the 2020 Ford Transit across 10 subcategories and 13 brands, covering both the 2.2L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged and the 3.5L V6. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do cooling system parts differ between 2020 Ford Transit engines?
Some do. 12 parts fit every engine; the other 19 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 2020 Ford Transit?
Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2020 Ford Transit was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2020 Ford Transit?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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