Spectra Premium CU2816 radiator for the 2006 Ford Explorer V6 4.0L or V8 4.6L and other vehicles cools engine coolant by passing its heat to the air moving through the core. Its structure and design are built to the same durability expectations as the OE radiator.
- Aluminum core with plastic tanks
- Down-flow design with the inlet at top left and the outlet at bottom right, each 1.5 in in diameter
- Built-in plated transmission oil cooler with 5 plates and quick-connect fittings
- Bottom post and top flange mounting
Quick facts
- Part: Spectra Premium CU2816 radiator
- Fits: 2006 Ford Explorer V6 4.0L or V8 4.6L and other vehicles
- Material: Aluminum core, plastic tanks
- Condition: New
Coolant leaking from the core or tanks, steam, or an engine that runs hot can mean the radiator has failed. A stuck thermostat, a tired water pump, a loose hose or a bad radiator cap can produce the same signs, so find the cause before you buy.
Fits
This 2006 Ford Explorer radiator fits the V6 4.0L and the V8 4.6L. It also fits the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac V6 4.0L or V8 4.6L and the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer V6 4.0L or V8 4.6L. A 2006 Ford Explorer V6 4.0L or V8 4.6L takes one radiator, and so do the other vehicles.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Core size: 24 in high, 23.0625 in wide, 1.4375 in thick
- Core rows: 2
- Inlet and outlet diameter: 1.5 in each
- Inlet and outlet header: 24.1875 in long, 3.125 in wide
- Transmission oil cooler distance between fittings: 12 in
- Mounting type: Bottom Post / Top Flange
Build and materials
- Flow type: Down Flow
- Core material: Aluminum
- Tank material: Plastic
- Transmission oil cooler: internal, plated
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One radiator with its built-in transmission oil cooler. A mounting frame and an engine oil cooler are not included.
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
103000, 17788000045933974, 8012816, 3464, 3568, C2816, 0AFD5654, 2816, 6L2Z8005AA, 6L2Z8005AB, 6L2Z8005AD, 2816C, RAD2816, A2816, RAD20, CR2816, A281628C, A281644C, 2372, 412816, 412952, 9460, RA2816C
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CU2816 a radiator replacement for the 2006 Ford Explorer V6 4.0L or V8 4.6L?
Yes. The Spectra Premium CU2816 fits the 2006 Ford Explorer with either the V6 4.0L or the V8 4.6L, and the vehicle takes one radiator.
Is the Spectra Premium CU2816 right for the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer V6 4.0L or V8 4.6L?
Yes. CU2816 fits the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer with either engine. It also fits the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac V6 4.0L or V8 4.6L.
What is the core of this Spectra Premium radiator made of?
The core is aluminum with two rows, and the tanks are plastic. The inlet and outlet are each 1.5 in in diameter.
Does this radiator have a transmission oil cooler built in?
Yes. This radiator has an internal plated transmission oil cooler with 5 plates and quick-connect fittings spaced 12 in apart.
Does this radiator come with a mounting frame or an engine oil cooler?
No. The frame and the engine oil cooler are not included. The radiator comes with its built-in transmission oil cooler.
