2021 Ford Transit 250 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

14 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2021 Ford Transit 250 come from 5 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is PRESTONE AF3100.

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 3 options from PRESTONE, PEAK and VALVOLINE — the catalog's value-priced group. PRESTONE AF3100 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 5 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, MOTORCRAFT and AISIN supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORCRAFT VC13G.

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

5 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 2021 Ford Transit 250 come from 2 brands — MOTORCRAFT and GATES. The "Popular" part is MOTORCRAFT KM7105.

Listed part numbers: MOTORCRAFT KM7105, GATES 12569 and MOTORCRAFT KM6848, plus the other parts above.

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

5 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 2021 Ford Transit 250, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX, FEL-PRO and 2 other brands. MAHLE / CLEVITE C32197 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE C32197, APEX AWO2397 and FEL-PRO 36111, among others listed above.

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

TECHPRO supplies both parts for the 2021 Ford Transit 250.

This group includes TECHPRO FO3014183 and TECHPRO FO3014184.

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 are listed for the 2021 Ford Transit 250, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 2 other brands. MOTORAD T57 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD T57, CALORSTAT RC0150 and GATES 31549, plus the other parts above.

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

This group shows a single part: MOTORAD 3043.

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

2 Intercooler parts for the 2021 Ford Transit 250 come from 2 brands — MOTORCRAFT and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.

This group includes MOTORCRAFT INTCO39 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS CAC9.

This table covers the Intercooler Air Hose pipes. Read more

3 Intercooler Air Hose / Pipe parts for the 2021 Ford Transit 250 come from GATES.

Part numbers include GATES 29038, GATES 26659 and GATES 26660.

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

6 Radiator parts for the 2021 Ford Transit 250 come from 6 brands — GPD, CSF, TYC and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 4013.

The Economy section: 1 option from GPD. GPD 13880C is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from CSF, TYC, MOTORCRAFT and 2 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 4013.

Listed part numbers: CSF 4013, GPD 13880C and TYC 13880, plus the other parts above.

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

This group shows a single part: MOTORCRAFT RS531.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

7 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2021 Ford Transit 250, from DORMAN, GPD, FOUR SEASONS and 4 other brands. DORMAN 620167 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from DORMAN and GPD. A representative part number is DORMAN 620167.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from FOUR SEASONS, AGILITY, TYC and 2 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 76394 is listed in this group.

This group includes DORMAN 620167, GPD 2811940 and FOUR SEASONS 76394 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

4 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2021 Ford Transit 250, from GATES and MOTORCRAFT.

This group includes GATES 52279, GATES 52280 and MOTORCRAFT KM6850 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Radiator insulators. Read more

One part is listed for the 2021 Ford Transit 250 — TECHPRO FO3013100.

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

This group shows a single part: GPD 1712551.

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

20 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2021 Ford Transit 250, from MOTORAD, MOTORCRAFT, GATES and 2 other brands. GATES 34238 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Heavy Duty section: 2 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 5655188 is listed in this group.

In the Performance grade, MOTORAD supplies 3 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORAD 2655188.

The Premium section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7655188 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 14 options from MOTORAD, MOTORCRAFT, GATES and 2 other brands. GATES 34238 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

9 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2021 Ford Transit 250 come from 5 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, MOTORCRAFT, APEX and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MAHLE / CLEVITE C32675.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE C32675, MOTORCRAFT RTS1081 and APEX AWO2306, among others listed above.

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

6 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2021 Ford Transit 250, from DORMAN, VEMO, FOUR SEASONS and 2 other brands. DORMAN 9021121 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from DORMAN and VEMO. A representative part number is DORMAN 9021121.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from FOUR SEASONS, MOTORAD and MOTORCRAFT. FOUR SEASONS 86016 is listed in this group.

This group includes DORMAN 9021121, DORMAN 9021089 and VEMO V25990013 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 are listed for the 2021 Ford Transit 250, from MOTORCRAFT, US MOTOR WORKS, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 3 other brands. GMB 1253260 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from US MOTOR WORKS and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is US MOTOR WORKS US8211.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from MOTORCRAFT, GMB, DAYCO and 1 other brand. GMB 1253260 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include GMB 1253260, US MOTOR WORKS US8211 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WU1253260, 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

5 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2021 Ford Transit 250 come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX and MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35990.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35990, APEX AWP3266 and APEX AWP3267, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Water Pump Seal O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

3 Water Pump Seal / O-Ring parts are listed for the 2021 Ford Transit 250, from APEX, FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Part numbers include APEX AWP3316, FEL-PRO 36082 and MAHLE / CLEVITE K32787.