My 2011 f150 5.0 radiator is leaking. Can i tell if i have standard or heavy duty radiator? Is there a heavy duty option?
I have vin #1FTFW1EF7BFC92614

 

Only one cooling system capacity for the 2011
5.0 16.1L (17.0 qt),
Might be some aftermarket variants, but OE has only one option listed...
Coolant is specific as well.....

 

can you suggest an aftermarket unit?
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Most of the aftermarket offerings are made in Mexico and China.
The aftermarket units I’ve installed over the last few years just don’t seem to be quite there as far as quality of build over OE
Spectra has a large offering, and others like Denso, ADI, CFS etc, and quite a few are reboxed or minor variations from the same offshore manufactures. I tend to go OE whenever possible because of the potential for costly fail should cooling be lost.

With aftermarket there are bottom feeders, price usually will reflect that, but a decent aftermarket tends to be a few bucks cheaper than a Motorcraft replacement, but the savings spread isn’t all that much.
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Some aftermarket are 12 months, 24, some limited lifetime warranty ( non commercial use) . Warranty coverage is something I’d consider, and most likely would follow quality of build..

I just installed a Spectra unit in my 72 Dart through RockAuto,, definitely noticeable lighter in build (copper/brass) than the OE that lasted 46 years. That said,, install was fine, cooling function too. Longevity,, we’ll see...