APDI 8010556 Radiator

Radiator for Ford and Mercury Cooling Systems

APDI 8010556 is a direct-fit radiator for standard duty cooling applications across select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. Built with a plastic tank and aluminum core, it is sized for the factory-style cooling layout used in applications such as the Ford Mustang, Thunderbird, and Mercury Cougar.

With an 18-inch core height, 24-1/2-inch core width, 1-inch core thickness, and single-row core design, APDI 8010556 is built to match the original radiator footprint for service replacement work. The unit also includes 1-1/4-inch inlet and 1-1/2-inch outlet connections, plus an 8-inch transmission oil cooler section.

Key Features

• APDI radiator, part number 8010556
• Plastic tank aluminum construction for OE-style replacement fitment
• 18-inch core height, 24-1/2-inch core width, 1-inch core thickness
• Single-row core design for standard duty cooling systems
• 1-1/4-inch inlet and 1-1/2-inch outlet diameters
• Integrated 8-inch transmission oil cooler section
• Cross-references Spectra Premium CU556 and OSC 556 for the same application

Fitment and Application Details

This radiator is listed for standard duty cooling applications in the following vehicles: Fits 1980-1993 Ford Mustang, N/A; Fits 1980-1988 Ford Thunderbird, N/A; Fits 1980-1988 Mercury Cougar, N/A; Fits 1984-1992 Lincoln Mark VII, N/A; Fits 1982-1987 Lincoln Continental, N/A; Fits 1983-1986 Ford LTD, N/A; Fits 1980-1986 Mercury Capri, N/A; Fits 1983-1986 Mercury Marquis, N/A; Fits 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A; Fits 1980-1983 Ford Fairmont, N/A; Fits 1978-1983 Mercury Zephyr, N/A. APDI 8010556 is a practical choice when replacing a Ford radiator in these rear-wheel-drive cooling systems.

What This Radiator Helps Address

• Overheating caused by a leaking or restricted radiator
• Coolant loss from cracked plastic tanks or aged seams
• Reduced cooling efficiency from a clogged core
• Transmission fluid temperature concerns in radiator-cooled systems
• Fitment issues when replacing an OE-style Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury radiator

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify core dimensions, inlet and outlet sizes, and transmission cooler connection layout before installation. Flush the cooling system, inspect hoses and clamps, and confirm fan shroud and mounting points align with the original radiator. For best results, compare the existing unit to APDI 8010556 before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

APDI supplies replacement cooling components built to match common OE-style dimensions and application requirements. This radiator is engineered for the listed Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury fitments and follows the factory-style plastic tank aluminum construction used in these standard duty cooling systems.