Leaves in the radiator? Why is it designed like this?

[Henry Ford]

stuff has been getting stuck in radiators since day 1 of radiators in vehicles. but 2.5 years and 25000 miles of owning i have yet to pull anything out of there

This is the answer.

F150s have come with a giant hole in the bumper for a long time and of all the issues I've heard about F150s, overheating because of leaves isn't one of them.

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[mrau]

The Lightning radiator is at a different angle than a gas F150. Hence more chance something can sit there longer than if the radiator was vertical like the gas F150..

With that said, no extra screen for me. I'll just keep an eye on it clean it out when needed.

 

[OMO7]

I bet those grills restrict more airflow than a couple leaves.

 

[MaintGrl]

I bet those grills restrict more airflow than a couple leaves.

Ok

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