Four Seasons 98576A HVAC Heater Core - Front

Heater Core for Ford Econoline Applications

Restore cabin heat with this Four Seasons Heater Core, part number 98576A. Built with an aluminum core and engineered to meet or exceed OEM requirements, it is a direct-fit HVAC heater core for select Ford E-100, E-150, E-250, and E-350 Econoline models, plus 1977-1978 Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar applications.

The Four Seasons Heater Core line focuses on OE-style replacement coverage for heating system service. This 98576A heater core uses aluminum construction, fixed pipe positioning, and factory-style dimensions to support proper fit in the HVAC case on listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Four Seasons heater core, part number 98576A
• Aluminum heater core construction
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• Core dimensions: 7-3/4 in. length, 5-7/8 in. width, 1-7/8 in. thickness
• Tube size: 0.625 in. / 15.875 mm on both connections
• Fixed pipe positioning; no adjustable pipe positioning
• Direct replacement style for HVAC heater core service

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 98576A is an aluminum HVAC heater core designed for Ford van and classic car heating system repair. It matches the listed core height, width, and depth dimensions for proper installation in the heater case, and its OE-level specification helps maintain factory heating performance. This part is listed for 1975-1985 Ford Econoline and Club Wagon applications, including E-100, E-150, E-250, and E-350 models, as well as 1977-1978 Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar vehicles.

This part cross-references APDI 9010113 and Nissens 94576 for the same application. Search terms such as Ford Econoline heater core, E-150 Econoline heater core replacement, and 1985 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon heater core all align with this application coverage.

What It Helps Fix

• Weak or no heat from the cabin vents
• Coolant odor inside the vehicle interior
• Fogging or film on the windshield caused by heater core leakage
• Coolant loss traced to the HVAC heater core
• Uneven or reduced heater output in Ford Econoline and related applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the heater core dimensions, tube size, and pipe orientation against the removed part before installation. This heater core is listed for front HVAC applications on 1985 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 Econoline models with standard heater and without air conditioning, and for 1975-1984 Ford Econoline and Club Wagon models with standard output heater and without air conditioning. Confirm the vehicle’s HVAC configuration before ordering, especially on Ford Econoline and Club Wagon platforms.

Quality Assurance

This Four Seasons heater core is built to meet or exceed OEM requirements for the listed applications. The aluminum construction and OE-style dimensions support consistent replacement quality for Ford Econoline, Thunderbird, and Mercury Cougar heater core service.