One Stop Solutions 2952 Radiator

OE-Style Radiator for Explorer and Mountaineer

This OSC Premium New Automotive Radiator is built for OE form and function with a downflow design, plastic tanks, and a premium PA core. It is engineered for direct replacement service on select Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and Mercury Mountaineer applications, including vehicles with an engine oil cooler and enhanced cooling design.

Key Features

• Downflow radiator design with 23 15/16 in. core height and 23 1/8 in. core width
• 1-9/16 in. core thickness for OE-style cooling capacity
• PA core material with plastic tanks for factory-style fitment
• Transmission oil cooler included with plated cooler construction
• 1 1/2 in. inlet and outlet diameters
• Die-cut gasket design to help maintain a leak-resistant seal
• Individually pressure tested during production
• Engineered for multi-fit applications without changing the look or fit

Detailed Description

OSC Part Number 2952 is a replacement radiator designed around OE specifications for cooling performance, fit, and durability. The unit uses premium-grade tubes, fins, headers, and tanks, with engineering updates aimed at improving service life in higher-mileage vehicles. This radiator includes a plated transmission oil cooler and is built to match the original cooler design where equipped. For shoppers searching for a Ford Explorer radiator, Mercury Mountaineer radiator, or Ford Explorer Sport Trac radiator, Part Number 2952 provides a direct-fit solution for the listed applications.

This part cross-references Spectra Premium CU2952 and APDI 8012816 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Overheating caused by a worn or restricted radiator core
• Transmission temperature concerns related to a failing cooler circuit
• Coolant leaks from aged tanks, seals, or core joints
• Reduced cooling efficiency in high-mileage Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer vehicles
• Fitment issues from a damaged or previously repaired radiator assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2007-2010 Ford Explorer, N/A; Fits 2008-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, N/A; Fits 2007-2010 Mercury Mountaineer, N/A; Fits 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, N/A. Verify the vehicle’s cooling configuration, including the engine oil cooler and enhanced design notes, before installation. Confirm inlet and outlet sizing, cooler line routing, and mounting points against the original radiator to ensure proper alignment. Part Number 2952 is intended for direct replacement use on the listed vehicles.

Quality Assurance

OSC tests the radiator core before assembly and retests the completed unit during production. Transmission and engine oil coolers are also checked prior to installation into the tank, and the finished radiator is pressure tested to help confirm sealing and cooling-system integrity.