Mechanic Notes

2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty: Small hole in radiator

Common wear/failure (not a recall)

Symptoms

Owners of the 2013 F-250 Super Duty report: small hole in radiator. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 53,500 miles.

Likely causes

Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.

Fix, in plain English

Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace radiator (2 reports) cooling. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.

DIY difficulty: Varies

Depends on diagnosis. (Our assessment.)

Cost

CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,520 (owner-reported average, not a quote).

Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)

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Sources

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