APDI 9010025 HVAC Heater Core - Front

APDI Heater Core for Ford Trucks

The APDI 9010025 heater core is a direct-fit HVAC replacement for select Ford truck and SUV applications. Built with aluminum core and tank construction, it uses 5/8 quick-connect inlet and outlet pipes for a factory-style connection point.

Compatible with Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator applications listed below, this heater core supports cabin heat restoration in vehicles with aging or leaking original units. The APDI heater core line focuses on replacement parts for heating and cooling service, and this unit follows that approach with application-specific dimensions and connections.

Key Features

• Aluminum core and aluminum tank construction
• Core height: 7-1/4 in.
• Core width: 7-1/4 in.
• Core thickness: 2 in.
• 5/8 quick-connect inlet and outlet pipe diameters
• APDI part number 9010025

Product Details

This APDI heater core is built for Ford HVAC service where a compact aluminum heat exchanger is required. The aluminum construction helps keep the unit lightweight while matching the dimensions and connection style needed for the listed Ford F-150, Ford F-250, Ford Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator applications. If you are replacing a leaking or restricted heater core, APDI 9010025 provides the correct size and quick-connect interface for the specified vehicles.

This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 90001 and Nissens 94808 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Weak or uneven cabin heat
• Coolant odor inside the cabin
• Coolant loss from a leaking heater core
• Restricted coolant flow through the HVAC heater circuit
• Fogging caused by heater core seepage

Installation Notes

• Verify vehicle year, model, and HVAC configuration before ordering.
• Confirm the 5/8 quick-connect inlet and outlet pipe style matches the original part.
• Inspect heater hoses, seals, and coolant condition during replacement.
• Flush the cooling system if contamination or debris is present.

Quality Assurance

APDI heater core components are built as application-specific replacement parts for HVAC repair work. This unit is specified for the listed Ford and Lincoln fitments, including 1997-2004 Ford F-150, 1997-1998 Ford F-250 and F-350, 1997-2003 Ford F-250 Light Duty, 1997-2002 Ford Expedition, and 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator applications.