Description
Product overview
The CSF 3280 is an application-specific replacement radiator. Its construction pairs a aluminum core with plastic tanks. Application: 2000-2005 Ford Explorer 4.0L.
The radiator transfers heat from circulating engine coolant to the air passing through its core. Tube and fin condition, fan operation, and the airflow path all affect the cooling system’s ability to reject heat.
Technical specifications
- Bottom Hose Fitting (in): 1 1/2 Left
- Core Length (in): 20 11/16
- Core Material: Aluminum
- Core Thickness (in): 15/16
- Core Width (in): 23 11/16
- Flow orientation: Cross Flow
- Matching CSF cap number: 4503
- Core rows: 1
- Oil Cooler (in): 12 (high-efficiency Plate Type)
- Radiator Cap Supplied: No
- Tank Material: Plastic
- Tech Note: O.E.M. Style Radiator
- Top Hose Fitting (in): 1 1/2 Right
Installation and compatibility
Compare the core dimensions, hose locations, mounting arrangement, and any internal cooler connections with the existing radiator. Select by the complete vehicle, engine, and transmission configuration; shared model names alone do not establish fitment. Follow the vehicle coolant filling and bleeding procedure after replacement.
Vehicle fitment
| Make | Model | Qualifiers | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Explorer | 4.0L V6 245ci | 2002-2005 |
| Ford | Explorer | 4.0L V6 245ci SOHC Automatic | 2000 |
| Ford | Explorer | 4.0L V6 245ci SOHC 4 | 2001 |
| Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 4.0L V6 245ci | 2001-2005 |
| Ford | Ranger | 4.0L V6 245ci | 2001-2003 |
| Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.0L V6 245ci | 2000-2001 |
Part number: CSF 3280.