This 1996-1999 Ford Explorer 5.0L radiator is a direct OEM replacement for your old stock unit. There is no need to bend, cut, or modify anything to ensure a proper fitment in your vehicle. This radiator features OEM spec plastic end tanks attached to an aluminum core for stock cooling efficiency. At some point the inevitable happens to original stock radiators. They either spring a leak, get clogged up, or a plastic inlet or outlet cracks due to years of constant clamp pressure. This Ford Explorer radiator is a perfect replacement to keep your cooling system in top notch shape, and just like all Mishimoto parts, comes with the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty. Replacement Radiator, fits Ford Explorer 1996-1999 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 5.0 Liter 4R55E, 1996-1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 5.0 Liter 4R70W, 1997-1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 5.0 Liter 5R55E, 1996 Ford Explorer Limited 5.0 Liter 4R55E, 1996-1999 Ford Explorer Limited 5.0 Liter 4R70W, 1997-1999 Ford Explorer Limited 5.0 Liter 5R55E, 1999 Ford Explorer XLS 5.0 Liter 4R70W, 1999 Ford Explorer XLS 5.0 Liter 5R55E, 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0 Liter 4R55E, 1996-1999 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0 Liter 4R70W, 1997-1999 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0 Liter 5R55E, 1996-1999 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0 Liter R1, 1997-1999 Mercury Mountaineer Base 5.0 Liter 4R70W, 1998-1999 Mercury Mountaineer Base 5.0 Liter 5R55E