Best Transmission Cooler For A 2016 Ford F-150 With The 5.0  

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Hi Jessie!

Sorry to hear about your troubles, but I can definitely help. Both of the options I talk about below will fit the 2.7L V6 EcoBoost, 3.5L V6 EcoBoost, and the 5.0L V8.

If you have the room for it, I recommend the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class III - Efficient # D13503. This is the cooler I recommend the most as it has a lot of surface area, con be connected directly to your transmission, and does a very good job.

If you have less room for one of these, the Derale Series 9000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/ NPT Inlets - Class I -Extra Efficient # D13611 will be the better choice. It doesn't have as much surface area, so I do prefer the # D13503, but this will still do a good job and also bypasses the radiator.

Are you towing with your truck a lot? Or are you doing long trips?

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Derale D13503 Dimensions
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Derale D13611 Dimensions
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Tim F.

10/28/2026

I put in the Series 8000 on my 2014 Subaru Outback R3.6 (six cylinder) I use to tow my A-Liner and I've had no problems. The instillation is easy, just make sure you measure the tubing before you cut. They don't give you much extra. I did keep it inter-graded with my radiator, but the radiator has a small exchange and I probably would of had an easier job if I bypassed it.

Lazer S.

10/28/2026

@TimF Glad to hear it's been working well for you! Did you notice a pretty good drop in temperature while you were towing, or was it fairly subtle?

Tim F.

10/28/2026

@LazerS, my Subaru doesn't have a gauge for transmission temp, only a dummy light that has not gone off since the installation and I have noticed my transmission oil had not degraded from over heating like I had issues before.

Lazer S.

10/28/2026

@TimF Guess that means it's doing a good job then! ^___^ Have fun out there and let us know if there is anything we can help with down the road!