Ford EcoSport Radiator: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
The EcoSport's 1.0 EcoBoost shares a well-documented coolant reservoir cracking issue with several other Ford models — referenced even in a UK Parliament document.
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Ford EcoSport Radiator: OEM Part Number
| Manual gearbox, all engines | Standard radiator with no transmission cooling circuit |
|---|---|
| 4/6-speed automatic (torque converter) | Radiator includes a built-in internal transmission fluid cooler as a separate circuit within the same tank — if this internal cooler fails, coolant and transmission fluid mix into a pink, milky fluid nicknamed the "strawberry milkshake of death," which can destroy the transmission if not caught quickly |
| Powershift (dual-clutch automatic, where fitted) | Uses a separate standalone transmission oil cooler rather than one integrated into the radiator tank — confirmed as a genuinely different cooling architecture from the older automatic's built-in design |
The 1.0 EcoBoost's Degas Bottle Is a Genuine, Documented Weak Point — Ford EcoSport Radiator
Across the 1.0 EcoBoost family generally (primarily 2012-2017 production), the plastic degas bottle (coolant reservoir) and its connecting hoses have a well-documented tendency to develop hairline cracks as the plastic ages and heat-cycles over years of use — serious enough that a UK Parliament transport committee document specifically references "failure of the degas pipe affecting 1.0L Fox engines" as a known issue Ford was asked to address. Watch for dropping coolant levels requiring more than one top-up between services, a sweet smell from the engine bay, or white smoke from the exhaust on starting — all worth investigating promptly rather than simply topping up and continuing to drive.
Ford EcoSport Radiator: The Part That Keeps Everything Else From Cooking
Unglamorous as it is, the Ford EcoSport's cooling system sits behind nearly every serious engine failure that isn't just ordinary wear — and one that went unaddressed for too long. Noticing early warning signs here is a small cost against a potentially very large one.
Ford EcoSport Radiator: What It Does
On the Ford EcoSport, engine coolant sheds its heat into the passing air via the radiator, which is what keeps engine temperature in a safe working range. On automatics, it frequently pulls double duty cooling the transmission fluid through its own internal circuit — a detail that makes getting the exact part number right especially important.
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Ford EcoSport Radiator: Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Radiator Guide for the three common failure modes, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.
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The same part, covered across other Ford models.