2021 Ford Transit Connect 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

21 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect, from PRESTONE, VALVOLINE, PEAK and 4 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge.

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, PEAK, PRESTONE 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 9 options from MOTORCRAFT, VALVOLINE, PRESTONE and 3 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

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect, from DORMAN and MOTORCRAFT.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 626719 and MOTORCRAFT KM5246.

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

2 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect come from 2 brands — DORMAN and SKP.

Part numbers include DORMAN 603278 and SKP SK603278.

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 Transit Connect come from 5 brands — MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD T57.

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

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

8 Radiator parts are listed for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect, from CSF, TYC, AGILITY and 5 other brands. CSF 3825 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes CSF 3825, TYC 13528 and AGILITY 8013528 and the remaining 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

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

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

10 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect come from 8 brands — DORMAN, MOTORCRAFT, GPD and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 621545.

The Economy section: 3 options from DORMAN and GPD. DORMAN 621545 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from MOTORCRAFT, AGILITY, FOUR SEASONS and 3 other brands. A representative part number is MOTORCRAFT RF354.

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

3 Radiator Hose parts for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect come from MOTORCRAFT.

Part numbers include MOTORCRAFT KM4746, MOTORCRAFT KM5415 and MOTORCRAFT KM6622.

This table covers the Radiator Mount bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

2 Radiator Mount Bushing parts for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect come from DORMAN.

Part numbers include DORMAN 927283 and DORMAN 927284.

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 are listed for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect, from GPD and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS.

Part numbers include GPD 1712910 and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CTS97.

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

7 Thermostat parts for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect come from 7 brands — AUTOTECNICA, SKP, MOTORAD and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 512185.

The Economy section: 2 options from AUTOTECNICA and SKP. AUTOTECNICA MA0717551 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from MOTORAD, MOTORCRAFT, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. A representative part number is MOTORAD 512185.

Part numbers include MOTORAD 512185, AUTOTECNICA MA0717551 and SKP SK902733, among others listed above.

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 Transit Connect, from FEL-PRO, APEX, MOTORCRAFT and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO 35839 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35839, FEL-PRO 35833 and APEX AWO2247, plus the other parts above.

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

3 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect come from 3 brands — DORMAN, FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD.

The Economy section: 1 option from DORMAN. DORMAN 902231 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 86370.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 902231, FOUR SEASONS 86370 and MOTORAD CH2231.

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

9 Water Pump parts for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect come from 9 brands — SKP, US MOTOR WORKS, FVP and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK1256000.

The Economy section: 4 options from SKP, US MOTOR WORKS, FVP and 1 other brand. SKP SK1256000 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from ACDELCO, AISIN, GATES and 2 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO 252818.

This group includes SKP SK1256000 and US MOTOR WORKS US4126 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

One part is listed for the 2021 Ford Transit Connect — ELRING 634910.