{"content":[{"text":"Some Ford Explorers are experiencing failure in their radiators. This article will share some of \n the things that you can do to prevent this failure from occurring, and get you back on the road if \n your radiator does fail. While not a difficult repair, replacing a radiator does have significant \n cost associated with it. It is thus prudent to take steps to avoid replacing the unit is possible. \n Regular coolant flushes are your best ally in keeping your Explorer Radiator in tip top shape. I \n personally do a complete machine flush of my coolant right before each winter. This not only \n keeps all my cooling lines and the interior of my radiator as clean as possible, but gives me a \n good time to check my coolant to make sure it can handle a hard freeze. Use a standard \n anti-freeze tester that you can buy at any local auto parts store to periodically check the coolant \n to make sure it can handle hard freezes in your area. If you think the temperature will fall to 20 \n below, make sure you are rated 20 degrees lower than that â€” handle 40 below! The alternative \n is a cracked radiator, or possibly even a cracked engine block. One of the most common \n problems with , , , and Ford Explorer radiators is not with the radiators themselves. It is, rather, \n with the starter. The wiring leading to and from the starter corrodes. When this happens, there \n is, of course, electricity introduced into the frame of the vehicle. Electrolysis can cause coolant \n to eat through a radiator faster than you can blink an eye. Ford has a Technical Service Bulletin \n TSB out stating that anytime you replace a radiator on one of these vehicles, you should check \n for electrolysis in the cooling system. According to Ford, you should not ground the heater core \n in a Ford Explorer. Rather, you should check for electrolysis. You check for electrolysis by \n disconnecting the battery cables, making sure they are not touching each other or the car, \n putting the negative DC voltmeter probe on the engine ground and the the positive probe in the \n coolant and checking to see if you get more than. Ford says. If you are experiencing electrolysis \n in the early stages, and use a voltmeter to check all grounds. No companies will honor a \n warranty on a radiator that has been subjected to electrolysis. Once you have repaired issues \n causing improper grounding, flush all coolant. If your radiator is beyond hope cracked tank, \n leaky core , you will need to purchase a new one. There is no need to purchase an OEM Ford \n Explorer Radiator, as aftermarket radiators can be found with better warranties for much less \n money. Silla is a leading brand and has an excellent radiator available for this application. When \n you get it in, again, check for electrolysis! 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Our certified \n mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM. The \n radiator performs a critical function; it keeps the engine from overheating. While running, the \n engine produces heat. Coolant flowing through the system absorbs and removes extra heat \n from the engine. The coolant then passes through the radiator where it cools off and is later \n circulated back to the engine to absorb heat again. A radiator has two tanks that are connected \n to each other through aluminum or brass tubes. When the coolant passes through these tubes, \n the radiator cooling fan blows air across the radiator to lower the temperature of the coolant. \n The tank is usually made of plastic, and it is common for it to crack and start leaking coolant. If \n the tank or the tubes crack, coolant will leak , the vehicle will overheat and could cause severe \n engine damage. Radiators also tend to clog over time. When this occurs, not enough coolant \n flows through the radiator leading to heat build-up, causing the engine to overheat. Follow the \n service maintenance schedule provided by the manufacturer to get the coolant replaced at \n regular intervals. It is a good practice to change the coolant every 25,, miles. Replacing the \n coolant will ensure it is free of contaminants such as rust or scale that can block it from flowing \n through the radiator and engine. Given high engine temperatures, it is inevitable that the tanks \n in the radiator will eventually crack. The thermostat should be replaced when replacing the \n radiator as well as any necessary radiator hoses. The system should also be flushed out of all \n old coolant to remove any contamination. If a defective radiator is not replaced, the overheating \n of the engine can potentially lead to serious internal engine damage. Ford Explorer Car Radiator \n Replacement at your home or office. Estimate price near me. Service Location. YourMechanic \n Benefits Online Booking. Mechanic comes to you. Free 50 point safety inspection. See \n availability. Keep in mind: When replacing the radiator, it is best to also replace the radiator cap \n and thermostat. After your radiator is replaced, it is best to have it checked for leaks, to assure","bbox":{"left":0.050964,"top":0.031288,"width":0.8968240000000001,"height":0.894159}}],"images_bbox":[],"images_bbox_not_text_overlap":[]}