Connecting Transmission Cooler to 2016 Ford F-150 3.5 Ecoboost

Question:

Hello there. Im having some difficulties with the install. I purchased the Derale Series 8000 Part number 13502 for my 2016 F150 3.5 Ecoboost. I mounted the cooler and identified the line that goes out from the internal transmission fluid cooler within the radiator. I can get the return line off with my special transmission cooler line disconnect tool, but how do I connect the return hose to the female end of the quick connect transmission line? Is there an adapter? Also the hose seems a bit small, did I buy the wrong cooler? I have attached a picture. The return hose is the one on the right. It flows from right to left.

asked by: Michael O

Expert Reply:

You need to follow the lines further till you get to the radiator and disconnect them there as that is where the fittings will easier connect. The hose of the # D13502 needs to fit over a threaded fitting and not the type of fitting you have found. If you add the cooler in where the lines attach to the radiator/cooler the fittings will be compatible.

expert reply by: Jameson C