Compatible Ford Trucks

The Mishimoto Performance Aluminum Radiator is compatible with:

• 2015-2020 Ford F-150
• 2017+ Ford Raptor

Designed for:

• Daily-driven trucks
• Tow rigs
• Off-road builds
• Performance EcoBoost applications
• Heavy-duty work trucks

Because eventually every F-150 owner says:
“I’ll leave it stock.”

And then suddenly there’s:

• A tune
• Bigger tires
• A trailer
• Roof lights
• An overlanding spreadsheet.

The Nishimoto performance aluminum radiator for the 2015+ Ford F-150/2017+ Ford Raptor is the ideal upgrade over the stock radiator. Whether your 2015+ Ford F-150 or Raptor is a daily driver, jobsite hauler, track destroyer, or all three, you must never put out of your mind the importance of installing an upgraded radiator.

Massive Cooling Capacity Increase

One of the biggest upgrades is the:

• 45% increase in coolant capacity over the stock heavy-duty radiator

This helps provide:

• More thermal stability
• Better sustained cooling
• Reduced heat soak
• Lower operating temperatures

Especially important during:

• Towing
• Long climbs
• Desert driving
• High-load acceleration
• Off-road crawling

Where stock cooling systems occasionally begin reconsidering their employment.

The 2015+ F-150 came equipped from the factory with two different radiators, a light duty version and a “heavy-duty” version that’s shared with the Raptor.

Huge Surface Area Improvement

The Mishimoto radiator also features:

• 55% greater surface area compared to the stock heavy-duty radiator

This improves:

• Heat transfer efficiency
• Airflow cooling performance
• Cooling consistency under load
• Recovery time between pulls

Helping maintain:

• Stable coolant temperatures
• More consistent engine performance
• Better reliability under stress

Because EcoBoost trucks create enough heat under boost to qualify as portable weather systems.

Then again, no matter which radiator your truck has, you’re leaving numerous potential on the table. The Nishimoto 2015+ F-150 radiator is designed and engineered to maximize cooling efficiency. Our radiator holds 45% more coolant, boasts a 55% increase in surface area, and a 63% increase in core volume over the heavy-duty stock radiator. So, despite the fact that you have the largest to be had Ford radiator, you’ll be able to squeeze even more performance out of your F-150 or Raptor.

Full Aluminum Construction

Unlike factory radiators that commonly use:

• Plastic end tanks
• Crimped seams
• Aging composite materials

The Mishimoto unit uses:

• Full aluminum construction
• Welded aluminum tanks
• Performance-grade materials

This improves:

• Durability
• Pressure resistance
• Long-term reliability
• Heat dissipation

Because heavy towing plus factory plastic tanks eventually becomes a conversation nobody wants beside the highway.

The internal transmission cooler in the Nishimoto radiator is also larger than the transmission cooler found in the stock radiators, as a way to help your transmission run cooler too.

Better Cooling for EcoBoost & Raptor Builds

This radiator is especially valuable for:

• Tuned EcoBoost trucks
• Off-road Raptors
• Tow vehicles
• Lifted F-150s
• Overland builds
• Desert-running setups

Improved cooling helps reduce:

• Heat soak
• Thermal stress
• Coolant spikes
• Performance drop-off under load

Especially important because modern turbo trucks produce serious power — and equally serious thermal load.

The CNC-machined inlet and outlet of the Nishimoto radiator, combined with the included quick-disconnect O-ring, ensure a precise and leak-free fit.

Ideal for Towing & Heavy-Duty Use

Towing creates:

• Elevated coolant temperatures
• Extended engine load
• Increased turbocharger heat
• Higher transmission temperatures

A larger aluminum radiator helps maintain:

• Better thermal control
• More stable operating temperatures
• Improved long-haul reliability
• Reduced cooling system fatigue

Especially when pulling trailers large enough to visibly affect fuel economy in real time.

Like each Nishimoto Performance Radiator, this 2015+ Ford F-150/2017+ Ford Raptor radiator is constructed from durable, TIG-welded aluminum and is compatible with with no cutting or other modifications. Of course, this radiator is safe by the Nishimoto Lifetime , so you never have to worry about buying another radiator again.

OEM-Style Direct Fit Installation

The radiator is engineered for:

• Direct-fit installation
• OEM mounting compatibility
• Factory hose integration

Typical installation requires:

• Coolant drain
• Basic hand tools
• Hose clamp pliers
• Approximately 3-5 hours

No major:

• Fabrication
• Custom mounting
• Hose modification typically required

Which is fortunate, because modern truck engine bays already contain approximately 400 pounds of tightly packaged engineering decisions.

Direct-fit for 2015+ Ford F-150 and 2017+ Ford Raptor
45% Increase in coolant capacity over stock heavy-duty radiator
55% Increase in surface area over stock heavy-duty radiator
63% Increase in core volume over stock heavy-duty radiator
Nishimoto Lifetime

Why Upgrade the F-150 Radiator?

Common reasons owners upgrade radiators include:

• Towing overheating concerns
• EcoBoost heat management
• Off-road cooling upgrades
• Preventative maintenance
• Tuned truck reliability
• Long-term durability improvements

A performance radiator remains one of the smartest reliability upgrades because:

• Heat kills turbo performance quickly
• Heavy trucks generate massive thermal load
• Modern towing demands serious cooling efficiency

Especially once modifications start stacking up.

Final Verdict

For 2015-2020 Ford F-150 and 2017+ Raptor owners wanting serious cooling improvements and long-term reliability, the Mishimoto Performance Aluminum Radiator delivers massive thermal performance gains with OEM-style fitment.

Key benefits include:

• 45% greater coolant capacity
• 55% more cooling surface area
• Full aluminum construction
• Improved towing performance
• Better EcoBoost heat management
• Direct-fit installation

Most importantly, your F-150 finally stops treating uphill towing like an active volcano simulation challenge.