I'm searching for a quality replacement radiator for my 96 T-Bird. I'd prefer a name brand radiator made in the USA. But based on my experience so far, this is not as easy as it might seem.
I wanted a Modine radiator, but learned that Modine sold its replacement radiator business to an outfit named Proliance. So I asked the guy behind the counter of my local auto parts store if the new place was maintaining Modine's quality, and, of course, he answered yes. When the radiator arrived it was from the Ready-Rad division of Proliance, was made in China, and the outward appearance looked nothing like a Modine, or for that matter, like the orig radiator that is in my T-Bird.
My next try was a NAPA, that recommended Visteon radiators, some of which are still made in the USA. But evidently not for my T-Bird. Closest Visteon for it is made in Mexico - which I am considering.
I'm also thinking about buying one from a Ford dealer, though I know the cost will be quite high and probably no guarantee that it would be made in USA - although one would think it would have to meet Ford standards.
Can anyone give me any help with this? All I want is a reasonabley priced radiator that I don't have to worry about cracking on a highway trip out in the middle of nowhere.
Thanks in advance.
I wanted a Modine radiator, but learned that Modine sold its replacement radiator business to an outfit named Proliance. So I asked the guy behind the counter of my local auto parts store if the new place was maintaining Modine's quality, and, of course, he answered yes. When the radiator arrived it was from the Ready-Rad division of Proliance, was made in China, and the outward appearance looked nothing like a Modine, or for that matter, like the orig radiator that is in my T-Bird.
My next try was a NAPA, that recommended Visteon radiators, some of which are still made in the USA. But evidently not for my T-Bird. Closest Visteon for it is made in Mexico - which I am considering.
I'm also thinking about buying one from a Ford dealer, though I know the cost will be quite high and probably no guarantee that it would be made in USA - although one would think it would have to meet Ford standards.
Can anyone give me any help with this? All I want is a reasonabley priced radiator that I don't have to worry about cracking on a highway trip out in the middle of nowhere.
Thanks in advance.