2013 Trans Cooler upgrade

[nater]

Hi all, I just ordered this:

https://forged-offroad.com/product/...age-1-transmission-cooler-kit/?v=4d03911da33d

I'm convinced it will be a perfect fit for my 2013 Expy if I cut the upper hose a little bit. I'll post pics once it's installed.

 

[nater]

Hi all. This is perfect fit for 2013 Expy. I suspect it fits quite a few other years as well. I had to cut the top hose 2.5" but the retaining bracket actually fits this cooler better than the stock cooler, it's crazy!

 

[Joe S]

Genius! I just ordered one and the cooler will be in tomorrow...Trans guys wanted to sell me an aftermarket Trucool but if this Ford OEM unit fits like a glove and in the same brackets as stock. Its a no brainer!! Thank you so much for posting this upgrade

 

[JExpedition07]

You could also order a 2007-2009/2015-2017 Expedition HD tow transmission cooler. The 07-09 and 15-17s use the bigger 7 row cooler same part #. Though the Raptors is even bigger.

 

[Joe S]

You could also order a 2007-2009/2015-2017 Expedition HD tow transmission cooler. The 07-09 and 15-17s use the bigger 7 row cooler same part #. Though the Raptors is even bigger.

Yep, I thought of that too...but in the end, I decided to go with the Raptor cooler because it gives me a little more cooling capacity than the one you mentioned but all great additions nonetheless

 

[Joe S]

Hi all. This is perfect fit for 2013 Expy. I suspect it fits quite a few other years as well. I had to cut the top hose 2.5" but the retaining bracket actually fits this cooler better than the stock cooler, it's crazy!

I suspect it be exactly the same fit as mine since you have a '13 and I have a '12...only question I have is the instructions state cut the hose about 1 1/2 inches and you mentioned 2.5 inches....so is it because they are talking about another application/vehicle for the 1 1/2"??

 

[Joe S]

Hi all. This is perfect fit for 2013 Expy. I suspect it fits quite a few other years as well. I had to cut the top hose 2.5" but the retaining bracket actually fits this cooler better than the stock cooler, it's crazy!

Thanks to your suggestion about adding the 2010-2014 Ford Raptor Trans cooler....I installed it today and it fit perfect...

 

[Logan97]

Hi all. This is perfect fit for 2013 Expy. I suspect it fits quite a few other years as well. I had to cut the top hose 2.5" but the retaining bracket actually fits this cooler better than the stock cooler, it's crazy!

You don't happen to remember the part number do you? When I click on the link if won't pull anything up on my end.

 

[Logan97]

Hi all, I just ordered this:

https://forged-offroad.com/product/...age-1-transmission-cooler-kit/?v=4d03911da33d

I'm convinced it will be a perfect fit for my 2013 Expy if I cut the upper hose a little bit. I'll post pics once it's installed.

Did you have to add more transmission fluid? I read somewhere else that you do but it doesn't say how much and I don't want to over do it.

 

[cekkk]

I get a page not found.Notice when I click on your link. I wanted to look at You're a thread simply because my wife Has a twenty thirteen king ranch with just over fifty five thousand on it. I.
Would say that we live in the Mojave where it does get a tad warm here from time to time, Yet she has never had an overheating issue even when allowing it to idle while sitting in a mcdonald's. Years ago I had an F350 dually with the famous 7.3. The transmission was the weak spot in that drive train And the part of the reason was the pathetic Is transmission cooler in that vehicle. The much maligned 6.0 had two to choose from and I got one at a very reasonable price from a dealership in Minnesota or michigan if I recall correctly.

 

[Logan97]

I get a page not found.Notice when I click on your link. I wanted to look at You're a thread simply because my wife Has a twenty thirteen king ranch with just over fifty five thousand on it. I.
Would say that we live in the Mojave where it does get a tad warm here from time to time, Yet she has never had an overheating issue even when allowing it to idle while sitting in a mcdonald's. Years ago I had an F350 dually with the famous 7.3. The transmission was the weak spot in that drive train And the part of the reason was the pathetic Is transmission cooler in that vehicle. The much maligned 6.0 had two to choose from and I got one at a very reasonable price from a dealership in Minnesota or michigan if I recall correctly.

Transmission Cooler, fits Ford Raptor 2010-2014

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I'm going with this in case we don't get an answer

 

[nater]

Here's my full upgrade:

Cooler: DL3Z-7A095-B is the ford part number. Order it anywhere. painless install, cut one hose, it'll be obvious.
Deep pan with a drain plug (now you can change the fluid easily) PML item 11089: https://yourcovers.com/pml-ford-6r80-6r100-deep-transmission-pan.html or https://www.lyonsperformance.com/Tr...ransmission-Pans/Ford-Pans/Ford-6R80-Deep-Pan
Other pan kits are available from other companies too: Dorman Transmission Pan 265-899
Trans pan gasket (might as well): BL3Z7A191A
New filter with a deeper pickup: Ford part number 7L1Z7A098A, also known as a Motorcraft FT171 (BL3Z7A098A is the standard filter)
New dipstick for easy fill: B&M Transmission Fluid Dipstick 22200. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bmm-22200/make/ford This is clearly overpriced, google 22200 dipstick; pretty sure the generic ones are the same for a lot less money
Qty 2: Ford Mercon LV: XT105Q3LV

This job is pricey the first time, and dirt cheap every time after that. Just drain and fill a few quarts using the drain plug on the pan, and fill under the hood. I had to change my fluid about 6 times (once a month for 6 months) to get it back to red, and now I change it every 2-3 years.

Might as well do the transfer case while you're in there. Special tip: Pull the fill plug first. If at least a quart comes out the fill plug, the inner seal between the trans and and transfer case is bad (sorry, but now you know).