{"product_id":"apdi-9010253-hvac-heater-core","title":"APDI 9010253 HVAC Heater Core","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAPDI 9010253 Heater Core for Ford and Lincoln\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum core and aluminum tank construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore dimensions: 7-3\/8 in. height, 7-1\/4 in. width, 2 in. thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\/8 in. inlet pipe diameter and 5\/8 in. outlet pipe diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeater core replacement for Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable, Ford Sable, Lincoln Continental, and select Crown Victoria applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAPDI heater core part number 9010253\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAPDI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Heater Core Issues\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of cabin heat from a leaking or restricted heater core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoolant odor inside the vehicle from heater core seepage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFogging or film on the windshield caused by HVAC coolant leakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven or weak heat output through the climate control system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling system contamination related to an aging heater core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAPDI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APDI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43385778241717,"sku":"DMRD-9010253","price":44.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/AY_9010253_Fro.jpg?v=1774704864","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/apdi-9010253-hvac-heater-core","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}