2021 Ford 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

19 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2021 Ford Ranger, from PRESTONE, PEAK, FVP and 4 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. 9 parts fit every engine; the other 10 are engine-specific.

The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, FVP, VALVOLINE, PEAK and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from PRESTONE and VALVOLINE — rated for severe service. PRESTONE AFC12100 is listed in this group.

The Premium section lists 5 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 7 options from MOTORCRAFT, PRESTONE, ACDELCO and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO 105027 is listed in this group.

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

MOTORCRAFT supplies both parts for the 2021 Ford Ranger.

This group includes MOTORCRAFT KM7223 and MOTORCRAFT KM7258.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. 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

4 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts for the 2021 Ford Ranger come from 4 brands — DORMAN, ELRING, FEL-PRO and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 47450, ELRING 027761 and FEL-PRO 36046, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

One part is listed for the 2021 Ford Ranger — MOTORCRAFT RH270.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose Connector / Flange. 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

This group shows a single part: ELRING 027480.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

2 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2021 Ford Ranger come from TECHPRO. Every part fits all 4 engine options (2.2L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged, 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 2.5L L4 and 3.2L L5 DIESEL Turbocharged).

Part numbers include TECHPRO FO3014185 and TECHPRO FO3014186.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. 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

5 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts for the 2021 Ford Ranger come from 5 brands — MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD T57.

This group includes MOTORAD T57, CALORSTAT RC0150 and GATES 31549 and the remaining parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 2021 Ford Ranger — MOTORAD 3043.

This table covers the intercoolers that cool turbo or supercharger charge air. Read more

5 Intercooler parts are listed for the 2021 Ford Ranger, from TYC, GPD, MOTORCRAFT and 2 other brands. TYC 18137 carries the "Popular" badge. 1 part fits every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include TYC 18137, GPD 2711563 and MOTORCRAFT INTCO22, among others listed above.

This table covers the Intercooler Air Hose pipes. Read more

One part is listed for the 2021 Ford Ranger — GATES 26740.

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. Read more

12 Radiator parts are listed for the 2021 Ford Ranger, from NISSENS, GPD, TECHPRO and 8 other brands. CSF 3929 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from GPD and TECHPRO. A representative part number is GPD 13804C.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from CSF, DENSO, AGILITY and 5 other brands. CSF 3929 is listed in this group.

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

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

One part is listed for the 2021 Ford Ranger — MOTORCRAFT RS531.

This table covers the Radiator Fan blades. Typical signs include chatter, streaks, or a skip at the top of the stroke. Confirm left and right lengths in the notes — they are often different. Read more

2 Radiator Fan Blade parts for the 2021 Ford Ranger come from 2 brands — DORMAN and MOTORCRAFT. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include DORMAN 621970 and MOTORCRAFT YA276.

This table covers the Radiator Fan clutches. Typical signs include slip at highway speed, chatter on takeoff, or a pedal that stays low. Resurface or replace the flywheel with the clutch — a heat-checked flywheel wastes the new disc. Read more

5 Radiator Fan Clutch parts are listed for the 2021 Ford Ranger, from FOUR SEASONS, FVP, HAYDEN and 2 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 46160 carries the "Popular" badge. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: FOUR SEASONS 46160, FVP 22360 and HAYDEN 3500, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the shrouds that duct air through the fan and radiator. Read more

One part is listed for the 2021 Ford Ranger — VARIOUS MFR FO3110138.

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

5 Radiator Hose parts for the 2021 Ford Ranger come from MOTORCRAFT. The "Popular" part is MOTORCRAFT KM6802.

This group includes MOTORCRAFT KM6802, MOTORCRAFT KM6572 and MOTORCRAFT KM6801 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Radiator Upper Air Baffle retainers and clips. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 961364.

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

15 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2021 Ford Ranger, from GPD, HOLSTEIN, MOTORCRAFT and 6 other brands. HOLSTEIN 2CTS0297 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from HOLSTEIN and GPD. A representative part number is HOLSTEIN 2CTS0297.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from MOTORCRAFT, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS and 2 other brands. MOTORCRAFT DY1488 is listed in this group.

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

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

3 Thermostat parts for the 2021 Ford Ranger come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, MOTORCRAFT and SKP.

This group includes MOTORAD 1270198, MOTORCRAFT RT1262 and SKP SK902733.

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

7 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2021 Ford Ranger, from FEL-PRO, MOTORCRAFT, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO 35839 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO 35839, MOTORCRAFT RG640 and APEX AWO2247 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

4 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2021 Ford Ranger come from 4 brands — FOUR SEASONS, GATES, MOTORAD and 1 other brand. 1 part fits every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

This group includes FOUR SEASONS 86315, GATES CO35007 and MOTORAD CH1052 and the remaining parts above.

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

7 Water Pump parts for the 2021 Ford Ranger come from 6 brands — FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, GATES and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 41228.

The Economy section: 2 options from FVP and US MOTOR WORKS. FVP US8200 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from GATES, MOTORCRAFT, FVP and 2 other brands. A representative part number is GATES 41228.

This group includes GATES 41228 and FVP US8200 and the remaining parts 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

MAHLE / CLEVITE supplies both parts for the 2021 Ford Ranger.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE K33850 and MAHLE / CLEVITE K33855.

This table covers the Water Pump housings. Read more

One part is listed for the 2021 Ford Ranger — MOTORAD CH3103.