Ford Thunderbird Heater Core - OEM & Used Parts
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About the Ford Thunderbird Heater Core
The heater core is a small radiator located inside your dashboard that provides heat to the cabin. Hot engine coolant flows through the heater core, and a blower fan pushes air across it to warm the interior. When the heater core fails, you may experience no heat, a sweet coolant smell inside the vehicle, fogged windows, or coolant leaks on the passenger floor.
Signs of Failure
Know when your Thunderbird heater core needs replacement:
- No heat from vents
- Sweet coolant smell inside vehicle
- Foggy windows that won't clear
- Coolant leak on passenger floor
- Low coolant level with no visible external leaks
- Overheating engine
- Wet carpet on passenger side
- Greasy film on inside of windshield
Replacement Info
Heater core replacement is notoriously labor-intensive because the part is buried deep inside the dashboard. In many vehicles, the entire dashboard must be removed to access the heater core, which can take 4-8 hours of labor. Some vehicles have more accessible designs. Due to the high labor cost, many shops charge $500-$1,500+ for the complete job, making a quality used heater core a smart choice to save on parts cost.
Ford Thunderbird Heater Core Price Comparison
Used Parts
$30-$150
- 50-70% savings
- OEM quality
- Tested & verified
- Warranty available
Aftermarket
$50-$200
- Brand new
- Various brands
- Good warranty
- Easy availability
OEM New
$100-$400
- Factory exact
- Best warranty
- Guaranteed fit
- Highest quality
Where to Buy Ford Thunderbird Heater Core Parts
Online Sellers
Shop eBay and online sellers for Thunderbird heater core parts with fast shipping nationwide.
Shop OnlineLocal Scrapyards
Find professional salvage yards near you with tested Thunderbird heater core parts and warranties.
Find ScrapyardsDIY Junkyards
Pull your own Thunderbird heater core at self-service junkyards for maximum savings.
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