2006-2009 Mercury Milan Ford Fusion radiator replacement

[@mikekellum6238]

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your video. Without it, I would never have figured out how to remove the radiator from my 2009 Milan. BTW, I purchased my initial replacement radiator from an on line company. They offered several from different makers. I went with the second most expensive. Absolute junk. The dimensions between the mounting posts were 3/4 of an inch off. I returned it and went with the exact Motorcraft replacement. Costs a bit more, but went right into place when I installed. Attaching the condenser was the tricky part. Thanks again.

[@macsmaccheese7412]

Thank you my good man I appreciate this. I love your colorful commentary

[@mikekellum6238]

Disconnect the battery in order to prevent air bag deployment since their are impact sensors right where the work is taking place. Fifty seconds of prevention is well worth it.

[@mikeelek9713]

Thanks for the video. This looks like a lot of fun. I'm tackling mine this morning. I had a 1984 Ford Mustang, and I replaced the radiator twice. Both took about an hour, because the car didn't have AC or an automatic transmission. Super simple. This won't be a quick, simple replacement.

[@chrispbacon8006]

Thank you so much. I've been looking for a video to replace a 2010 Ford Fusion Radiator because I didn't know how to do it. Your video is exactly what I've been looking for. Thank you.

[@scottanderson2973]

Thanks for making this video. I would have been lost without it. Just got the stupid thing out. I said many of the same things you did about the Ford engineers in the process. Turns out there was nothing wrong with it. The problem was a 25 cent nut holding the trans cooler line fitting to the tank. I only found half of it.

[@catchonedrinktwo]

You the man Rust Belt Auto! I followed your steps because I had a leak in the EXACT same spot on my radiator. After I R&R it took a gallon and a half of anti-freeze and a very small amount of trans fluid. I should probably change the trans fluid sometime so I didn't bother putting any back in.. Yet.

[@ericpowers8957]

this helped me replace my radiator on my crack smoking Ford fusion from 2007 thank you so much

[@jeogriffith]

Eric Powers did you have Amy trouble with anything? ??

[@ericpowers8957]

getting it detached from the ac coil and the bottom hose other than that pretty easy

[@IsaacmkXP]

Thanks for the video, I will never accept another car like this in my radiator maintenance workshop

[@timothyleclair8450]

If you're dealing with the intercooler it's a lot easier to take the front end off. Honestly after doing both I think it's easier to just take front end off regardless.

[@_weesnaw]

Thanks very much for the vid. Just changed my radiator, mine started leaking really bad right after I started a new job and I couldn't afford to pay the $800 the mechanics wanted. This really changed things, thanks!!

[@RustBeltAuto]

Welcome!

[@thomaswalter8142]

Thank you for this video. I did pretty much the same thing on my 2010 fusion SE. Job went good.

[@jeogriffith]

I love this guy he cusses out the car just like me. Got damn Ford stupid engineering

[@ninjaisfromfortnite3506]

I hit a deer on my way to work and now my fan is cracked and broken, hope it is that easy to remove and replace. Thanks for the video

[@BarnStangz]

Absolutely despicable with all the junk attached to the rad. This is exactly why I'll keep my 1994 Toyota pickup around and alive forever... Nothing is attached to the rad but 2 hoses. Simple is SO much better. Thanks for the video.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Did you notice there is not a single bolt or screw holding anything together. Just a few screws for the bottom cover. It is a Lego.

[@BarnStangz]

Yeah, terrible. I own a few Fords and they are basically junk, although the one is a F350 diesel van, it's ugly but fairly reliable.

[@floodx4947]

@@RustBeltAuto And it doesn't help that EVERYTHING is some kind of composite plastic, including the radiator support, so even trying to pry the clips off risks busting something else. I am starting to think it would be worth the extra money to just go get the entire assembly and replace it all as one unit.

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@floodx4947 it's a cheap disposable car. Don't expect it to go back together the way it was. Just make it work to last longer than the rest of the thing. Radiators are cheap anyways. Those of us who seek perfection will surely never find it.

[@Goose21995]

Theres nothing really “attached” to the rad, its more or less just held in place through the rad for a more pleasing/neater asthenic.

[@AMM0beatz]

This dude is halarious

[@gerardogalindo7193]

Where did you get the radiator order one from rock auto but the line inputs are different they don’t fit

[@RustBeltAuto]

I got one locally.

[@lingo6822]

at 4:45 you removed some clips that held the radiator to the support, Where would I get those things or what are they called? (It's the pieces you had called funky.)

[@RustBeltAuto]

You probably need to pull them off a used car, or ask the dealer.

[@OmarJace]

Hey, what's holding the cooling fan? I'm trying to replace it on my 2006 Milan. Thanks

[@RustBeltAuto]

Plastic clippy things.

[@jeogriffith]

What do you put on the transmission line inlets to keep em from leaking

[@RustBeltAuto]

A piece of hose usually.

[@chinobling477]

Was there any easy way to clip the radiator back to the cooler thing that is behind it

[@RustBeltAuto]

This job is like Lego's, or a snap together child playset. Be creative. Easy is a debatable term. Depends on the person. Usually easiest if a part of your brain doesn't work. Like an illusion.

[@rogeriosartori3336]

Hi, do you know the depth of the cooling fan assembly? Or if it is possible to trim the front? So the fan can be closer to the radiator, even if just a bit? Thanks.

[@RustBeltAuto]

I have no idea

[@DjXXS3RL]

Do you know if the 2009 v6 Fusion radiator,condenser and fan is them same as the 4 cylinder fusion ?

[@RustBeltAuto]

My sources say yes.

[@joshgray2024]

Love it. The do jam hickey

[@luisramirez881]

I hope you upload more videos

[@luisramirez881]

Thanks for everything👍🏼

[@RustBeltAuto]

You're welcome!

[@michaelholm2534]

Transmission Lines are a 5/8 that is what fit my 06 Lincoln Zephyr

[@RustBeltAuto]

Yes. 5/8" or 16mm

[@1Atlkid]

From MA? Why do you burp, pressure?

[@RustBeltAuto]

You burp the air out of the system. There was no pressure. That was gravity.

[@flatrateus]

Engineers gather around at meetings and the guy with the worst idea gets a raise. This day and age we should not have to get annoyed pulling parts in and out of cars. Today's engineers were brought up in a Lego society so this is what they are used to. They love that snap noise.

[@jeogriffith]

Did you run into any problems after the installation?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Nope.

[@jeogriffith]

How long did this take? Going to do a 2009 this weekend

[@RustBeltAuto]

Are you done yet?

[@pmp2559]

I learned I’m never buying a Ford Fusion ever again. If it breaks it’s easier to just burn the thing

[@RustBeltAuto]

It might melt.

[@pmp2559]

Rust Belt Auto if I lived near a cliff I rather push the car over that’ll fix a lot of the headaches it’s been giving me

[@mrau92me]

@@pmp2559 how many miles are on your Fusion? Our 2009 with 160k miles has been pretty reliable and these model years statistically show to be reliable, but I guess every brand can have lemons, such as my mother's 2003 Honda Accord with 100k miles that burns a quart of oil every 400 miles.

[@pmp2559]

@@mrau92me that’s true statement, at the time it had 123,xxx miles. Replacing an alternator on a v6 fusion involved a lot of patience I learned some new words that day. The little thermostat sensor for a/c went out at 109,xxx miles work to fix a $20 item was more than what it’s worth so I bypassed it with a fuse. It’s slightly smoking and burning oil not bad but does have a leak I’m trying to find coming from the sunroof or windshield haven’t found it yet. Have a 2005 Accord 117,122 miles I’m needs all motor mounts replaced. Best one I have is ram 1500 never had problems with it except for occasional driver window one touch not working so have to hold down the button. But I do agree with you on parts breaking no matter make, worse are electrical parts

[@robspaulding7440]

223k miles and finally have to do mine, about halfway through and already cursing the thing lol.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Everything snaps together like lego's, or an erector set or something ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@renenunez4015]

Thank bro vídeo gret

[@michaelholm2534]

I use a specail clip tool too tak off clips cause you can damage them using pliers

[@RustBeltAuto]

What tool? I'm just dying to buy another tool.

[@michaelholm2534]

@@RustBeltAuto Door Panel Removing Tool

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@michaelholm2534 dammit man!!!! I have those. I wanted to buy some fancy gizmo I don't have yet.

[@MrSHOWTYME1979]

lmaoI. doing the timing chain on a 06 milan. Im with you on the "CRACK SMOKING FORD ENGINEERS"!!!!!! WTF!!!! The hardest thing I have ever done on a car. Everything is so damn tight like virgin you know what. If anyone has any questions on what I had to do holla cause you will get stuck for hours sometimes figuring how to get some of these damn clips and bolts. EXCELLENT VIDEO! Although I don't care for 4 bangers, I think I may consider one when I purchase my next vehicle. NEW OR USED!!!!!!!!! Much easier to work on! BUT....when you have the time and patience to DIY the rewards and knowledge gained is invaluable. Take your time people. "Happy Knucke Knocking!!!"

[@diegosantos8324]

Psa to anyone doing this take off the front bumper/drop it down halfway will save you so much of a hassle

[@cesarxique2523]

Mmmm!!! I guess i have a Nightmare replacing ac condeser!!!!!!

[@RustBeltAuto]

Well you know now what to do first anyways. Good luck!

[@RzVids]

My shit is still overheating lol

[@RustBeltAuto]

Is your fan working?

[@RzVids]

@@RustBeltAuto Yes. All hoses tight, bled system. idk

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@RzVids stuck thermostat? Check temperatures on both sides, when warming up engine. See if the radiator side stays cool. If it does, suspect stat. Possible head gasket. Block test. If it all gets hot when it's supposed to, check for coolant flow when throttling. May be pump/impeller issue. Good luck.

[@RzVids]

@@RustBeltAuto I replaced the thermostat and upper and lower radiator hoses and the fan was replaced 6 months ago and it turns on. Maybe I’m not bleeding it right.. but I can follow a video to replace a part but diagnoses I can’t really do reliably. I may have to take it to the dealer because I originally took the car to firestone for diagnosis and all they said was radiator.

[@jeffreyssvtproductions1986]

Wtf is a mercury milan

[@RustBeltAuto]

A ford fusion

[@jeffreyssvtproductions1986]

@@RustBeltAuto oh

[@athiriver7]

Poor engine design

[@alim.4409]

The worst engineers in Ford designed that car!

[@RustBeltAuto]

Consumer for profit design. That's what I figure.

[@alainjairamador9313]

Like when you hate doing your job and complaining all the time!

[@RustBeltAuto]

Just when I agree to work on things like a Mercury Milan. After it's done, I don't need to complain anymore, until I agree to work on some other depressing boring urban nightmare.

[@jeffweaver955]

Yeah Fords are awful