2014-2019 Ford Fiesta ST Radiator and Fan Shroud Kit Installation Guide by Mishimoto

2014-2019 Ford Fiesta ST Radiator and Fan Shroud Kit
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Model: MMRAD-FIST-14K
• Direct-fit for the 2014-2019 Ford Fiesta ST
• Reduces coolant temperatures by 10°F (5.5°C) during steady state driving
• Includes Mishimoto compact fan shroud for increased air passage through the radiator
• Includes installed air bleed screw for quick evacuation of air pockets in the system
• No cutting or fabrication necessary
• 3-row, 2" thick brazed aluminum core with TIG-welded end tanks
• Fully compatible with stock hoses and Mishimoto Fiesta ST Radiator Hoses
• Compatible with most intercooler and intercooler piping kits
• Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Disclaimer
• Please dispose of any liquids properly.
• Allow vehicle to cool completely prior to attempting installation.
• Mishimoto Performance (MP) is not responsible for any vehicle
damage or personal injury due to installation errors, misuse,
or removal of MP products.
• MP always suggests that a trained professional install all
MP products.
• Do not run the engine or drive the vehicle while overheating.
Serious damage may occur.
• Raise vehicle only on jack stands or on a vehicle lift.

[@uhmgunnagitchyuh]

The difficulty of this job is hugely overstated. There's an easier way to do it. I used a regular 3 ton floor jack to lift the front and put some jack stands in the usual spot at max elevation. This lifted my FiST high enough to swap the radiator by only removing the intake hard pipe/sound symposer, air filter box and oil filter (my oil filter is huge, not OEM). I disconnected the wires, wiggled the fan shroud out first, then lowered the rad on the floor with a lot of room to spare. It was really easy, took maybe 4 hours at a relaxed pace and that included changing the oil. This is a modern car that really is easy to work on, probably the friendliest car I have ever had.

[@AiVisualBrandon]

I would pay for a video on your way. I’m literally where you were at after you took off what you did. Just need to jack up and drop the radiator and fluids

[@SegwayBossk]

I went the route of replacing my crash bar with a Graveyard Performance one and ground down the inside of the honeycomb grill opening to open up the bottom half to allow more airflow

[@fordyford]

I have just bought one of these in Australia during your insane sale. Can't wait to get it installed and give it a workout on track. I missed out on an oil cooler kit in the sale but got a thermostat and trunk brace 👌.

[@KrashGT]

All kidding aside, I was gonba change one on my FiST, but i think I may wait till the OEM one takes a dump, this looks like a pain in the balls.

[@SteinOnkel]

We started doing it the regular, factory manual way. Got the point to the point where it's time to remove the condenser from the radiator. That thing was on there so tight, no way no how was it just going to slide out. Had to tap it out with a plastic hammer. And in order to get enough clearance to do that - you guessed it, remove the front clip. Just start with that. It's not that difficult. 2017 California car. No idea why the condenser was so stubborn.

[@chandrashekarm7477]

this is the video i was looking for and you have explained it all in simple manner thank you

[@mishimoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bigpowerhouse11]

What is the brass bleed screw/valve for if it wasn't used to bleed air out when filling and burping the system?

[@mishimoto]

There are multiple ways to bleed the system. We offer the bleeder to make things easier for our customers.

[@LiteSwitch]

The amount of work involved to simply replace a radiator is ludicrous. My complete turbo kit swap was less work than this. I currently have this radiator sitting in my garage. After watching this, it's most likely going to remain sitting there, or be sold. Thanks for the great install video though!

[@timmyturner7438]

but you installed it!

[@scottfranklin7614]

you don't have to remove the front of the car. you can drop the radiator straight out of the bottom.

[@mishimoto]

This method works well if you have a lift, however for home mechanics this is the best method

[@LG2333]

@@mishimoto I'm a home mechanic and this is definitely not the way to do this. I did it in less than 1.5 hours in my 2016 fiesta st.

[@rjenkins9502]

@@LG2333 how?

[@justinluu7219]

Just wanted to confirm that the radiator would fit my 2016 st with your j line Intercooler

[@mishimoto]

Hey Justin Luu . Your in the clear. Fitment should be perfect :)

[@justinluu7219]

Mishimoto Automotive Thanks! I was worried because it took me so much work to make the j-line fit I would have to mod to make the radiator fit.

[@jwizzle4400]

Hilarious 😆 . I remember taking out my old civic radiator took 40 minutes.

[@11696Ron]

wow I didn't know the Fiesta was so hard to work on.

[@maestromaestro]

+11696Ron Not difficult. This is a half-day job for a DIY mechanic.

[@rrpostalagain]

It takes my pudgy fat fingers forever to work on mine, but it still pretty rewarding, and there’s lots of fun things to put on. I hate removing the front of the car so often, though. Most of the bolt on stuff bolts on without issue, too. It’s just that they put 0 effort into making the car easy to work on. Perfect example... I put in cabin filters for everyone at work one day (got me away from my desk). Toyota obviously realized people would do this, occasionally. It took under 5 minutes and no tools, except maybe a screwdriver for prying a clip. Other cars took a little effort. FiST took removing part of the center console, several small torn screws, unhooking wiring, and (possibly dumbest) you need to squish and accordion the hell out of the filter and force it in there. Just a horrendous engineering feat. That sums up my experience with the car. But once it’s together, you realize why life is too short to drive a Camry anywhere.

[@bagelbytes69420]

How is this difficult lmao

[@ek9graphicdesign170]

i remember when cars where easier to work on

[@toddf93]

Because of this video I no longer want a Fiesta St

[@JorJorBinks123]

Did you end up ever getting a Fiesta ST?