APDI 9010253 HVAC Heater Core

APDI 9010253 Heater Core for Ford and Lincoln

The APDI 9010253 heater core is an aluminum HVAC replacement for select Ford and Lincoln vehicles. It is built with aluminum core and tank construction and uses 5/8-inch inlet and outlet pipes for a direct-fit style service part.

Key Features

• Aluminum core and aluminum tank construction
• Core dimensions: 7-3/8 in. height, 7-1/4 in. width, 2 in. thickness
• 5/8 in. inlet pipe diameter and 5/8 in. outlet pipe diameter
• Heater core replacement for Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable, Ford Sable, Lincoln Continental, and select Crown Victoria applications
• APDI heater core part number 9010253

Product Details

APDI Heater Core 9010253 is a Ford heater core replacement built for HVAC service on select 1995-2007 Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications. The aluminum construction supports efficient heat transfer and corrosion-resistant service characteristics, while the listed core size and pipe diameters help match the original heater core layout in vehicles such as the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable. This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 90007 for the same application.

Common Heater Core Issues

• Loss of cabin heat from a leaking or restricted heater core
• Coolant odor inside the vehicle from heater core seepage
• Fogging or film on the windshield caused by HVAC coolant leakage
• Uneven or weak heat output through the climate control system
• Cooling system contamination related to an aging heater core

Installation Notes and Fitment

Compatible With 1996-2007 Ford Taurus, N/A; 1996-2005 Mercury Sable, N/A; 1996-2001 Ford Sable, N/A; 1995-2000 Lincoln Continental, N/A; 2001 Lincoln Continental, N/A; and 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, N/A with 7-1/4 inch wide core and without AC. Verify core dimensions, inlet and outlet pipe size, and HVAC configuration before installation. APDI 9010253 is also listed for select Lincoln Continental and Ford Taurus heater core service applications.

Quality Assurance

APDI supplies HVAC replacement components with application-specific sizing and material details listed for accurate part selection. Confirm vehicle year, model, and HVAC configuration against the fitment data before ordering.