1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Engine Cooling Parts

Essential 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Engine Cooling Parts

Motorad – Thermostat Kit: Includes Housing, Thermostat and Gasket, 195 Degrees (Part No.4913KT)

Thermostat Kit: Includes Housing, Thermostat and Gasket, 195 Degrees

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$19.99
Kit includes thermostat, housing, and all necessary seals/gaskets to do the complete job. These individual parts are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat and housing will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.

Product Features:
  • High grade stainless steel and copper construction
  • Meets or exceeds OEM standards
  • Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
  • Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
  • 100% tested and calibrated
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Koyo Cooling – Radiator (Part No.G1000234095KCS)

Radiator

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$280.98
Plastic Tank / Aluminum Core Radiator Koyo radiators are available in plastic tank and aluminum core. The Nocolok brazing line keeps the highest quality standards, bringing you superior products you can rely on. The Koyo Cooling radiator has been engineered to the highest standards and incorporates application specific mounting locations for all fan shrouds, inlet-outlet hoses and top-bottom mounting pins, ensuring quick and pain-free installs.

Product Features:
  • All Aluminum Core and Plastic Tank
  • OE Style mounting brackets and hose connections
  • Integrated transmission oil cooler when applicable
  • Compact and lightweight
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Mr. Gasket – Thermocap Radiator Cap (Part No.2471B)

Thermocap Radiator Cap

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$46.99
The fastest, easiest way to know exactly when it’s safe to open your radiator cap. ThermoCap, with its built-in calibrated thermometer, indicates the coolant temperature.

Product Features:
  • Indicates coolant temperature
  • Helps prevent coolant injuries
  • Fahrenheit and centigrade readings
  • Color-coded temperature ranges
  • Integrated coolant reclamation valve
  • Improves under-hood appearance
  • Chromed crown with a colored trim ring
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Motorcraft – Original Equipment (O.E.) Sender Assembly (Part No.DY-1144)

Original Equipment (O.E.) Sender Assembly

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$41.99
The only parts recommended by Ford Motor Company for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Motorcraft and Ford Parts are used throughout Ford vehicles in a variety of applications that help ensure the proper build quality, integrity and long-lasting performance of every Ford car or truck.
  • Motorcraft and Ford Parts are manufactured from first-quality materials – chosen specifically for maximum performance and application suitability.
  • As with all Motorcraft and Ford Parts, any innovations or improvements developed since the vehicle’s manufacture are included in these after market replacement parts, ensuring the most current technology and performance.
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Flex A Lite – X-Treme S-Blade Electric Fan (Part No.480)

X-Treme S-Blade Electric Fan

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$519.99
X-Treme S-Blade Electric Fan

Flex A Lite – Trimline Straight Blade Electric Fan (Part No.114)

Trimline Straight Blade Electric Fan

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$125.99
Trimline Straight Blade Electric Fan

Flex A Lite – Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit (Part No.14544)

Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit

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$19.79
Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit

Dorman – Coolant Thermostat Housing (Part No.G4010197377DOR)

Coolant Thermostat Housing

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$19.12
Re-engineered to address common failure points in the original equipment, Dorman’s Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing has improved durability and resistance. It withstands the extreme changes in temperature that frequently cause housing to become brittle, crack and leak. This is more than a replacement; it’s an upgrade. Maintain the steady flow of coolant and lessen the chances of overheating.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement for a proper fit every time
  • Hoses slide on for easy installation
  • High-quality plastic or metal construction
  • Includes all hardware necessary for a complete repair (where applicable)
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Permatex – Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker (Part No.82194)

Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker

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$11.49
Permatex Ultra Grey is specified for high torque and high vibration applications. Ultra Grey offers a sensor-safe, low odor, non-corrosive formula and is OEM specified to fit dealership warranty requirements. This high performance gasket maker meets performance specs of OE silicone gaskets and can be used on high torque and vibration applications such as valve covers, water pump, intake manifold end seals ad thermostat housings.

Product Features:
  • High torque and rigidity
  • Sensor-safe, non-corrosive formula
  • OEM specified
  • Low-odor, non-corrosive formula
  • Ideal for closed spaced bolt patterns
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Motorad – Standard Thermostat: 174 Degrees (Part No.234-174)

Standard Thermostat: 174 Degrees

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$8.49
Manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.

Product Features:
  • High grade stainless steel and copper construction
  • Meets or exceeds OEM standards
  • Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
  • Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
  • 100% tested and calibrated
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Dorman – Help – Water Pump Stud Kit (Part No.23744)

Water Pump Stud Kit

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$13.29
This engine water pump stud kit is designed to match the original hardware required to repair the water pump on specified vehicles. Made of quality components, this kit is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine water pump stud kit is designed to match the original hardware required to repair the water pump on specified vehicles
  • Ideal solution – this kit is a reliable replacement for original hardware that is missing or damaged
  • Durable construction – this kit is made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Permatex – The Right Stuff: Grey, 1 Minute Gasket Maker, 10 OZ (Part No.34310)

The Right Stuff: Grey, 1 Minute Gasket Maker, 10 OZ

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$38.99
Permatex’s The Right Stuff 1 Minute Series offers the fastest return to service in just 1 minute! This leak-proof, elastomeric “Formed-in-place” material is more reliable and longer lasting than pre-cut gaskets. It is blowout resistant and protects against leaks and seepage caused by vibration and thermal expansion. The Right Stuff 1 Minute Grey is specified for high torque and high vibration applications and is formulated to meet or exceed performance standards for long-term sealability, durability and handling.

Product Features:
  • Designed to perform under higher torque loads associated with engines having closely spaced bolt patterns
  • Sensor-safe, non-corrosive, RTV silicone
  • Protects against leaks caused by vibration and thermal expansion
  • Meets performance specs of OE silicone gaskets
  • Quickly returns vehicle to service in just 1 minute
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Felpro – WATER OUTLET GASKET (Part No.35355)

WATER OUTLET GASKET

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$1.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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Carquest Premium – Engine Cooling Fan Module (Part No.ACC1313)

Engine Cooling Fan Module

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$94.99
All modern vehicles consist of several independent operating systems controlled by a main system processor with independent sub-processors. The sub-processors provide class 2 serial information data to the main processor while handling the operation of the system and carry the circuit load to protect the main operating system. When replacing any level processor programming may be needed to enter the unit into the vehicles main operating system.

Product Features:
  • Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Carquest Premium – Radiator Cap Tester Adapter (Part No.12552)

Radiator Cap Tester Adapter

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$14.29
Tester adapter for the MT-300 cooling system pressure testers. Professional grade test equipment to ensure an automotive cooling system is operating at the correct pressure. Made from high quality materials to ensure durability. Designed to test automotive coolant caps.

Product Features:
  • Machined metal construction
  • Works with MT-300 pressure tester
  • Tests coolant caps
  • Professional quality
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Carquest Premium – Connector (Part No.PTA1198)

Connector

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$24.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.

Product Features:
  • Premium quality materials for longer service life
  • Sealed connections (where applicable) to prevent environmental corrosion and performance issues
  • Global coverage for import and/or domestic applications
  • OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
  • Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function
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Dorman – Clutch Fan Blade: Steel, Cost Effective And Reliable (Part No.620-154)

Clutch Fan Blade: Steel, Cost Effective And Reliable

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$79.99
Replace your damaged cooling fan blade with this direct replacement. This vehicle-specific application is engineered for a perfect fit and is made from quality materials to ensure durability and restore proper cooling system operation.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine cooling fan blade fits and functions like the original equipment fan blade
  • Quality construction – manufactured from premium materials for a long service life
  • Excellent value – original equipment quality at a lower price
  • Quality tested – has undergone testing to ensure proper fit and performance
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Felpro – Engine Water Pump Gasket (Part No.35380)

Engine Water Pump Gasket

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$3.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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Carquest Premium – Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: Gasket Included (Part No.84913)

Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: Gasket Included

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$17.49
We are proud to offer this CARQUEST product line: CARQUEST Water Outlets. Our products are engineered and tested to provide years of trouble free operation and designed to be hassle free OE replacement part that meets and/or exceeds OE standards. Backed by over 50 years of mobile temperature control experience, fix it once and fix it right with CARQUST Water Outlets and Thermostat Housings.

Product Features:
  • Meets and/or exceeds OEM standard
  • Includes quality gasket or O-ring to ensure proper seal (where applicable)
  • Coated with corrosion and rust inhibitor
  • 100% leak tested
  • Direct-fit replacement for ease of installation
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Driveworks Water Pumps – Water Pump: New, Installation Gasket Included (Part No.58-260)

Water Pump: New, Installation Gasket Included

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$27.99
Driveworks Water Pumps offer a complete replacement part solution, with application coverage that spans from antique to present-day vehicles. All units are 100% tested and engineered to meet or exceed OEM performance, providing you a quality product you and your vehicle can rely on. All units are manufacturered with brand new components and are packaged with all gaskets required for replacement.

Product Features:
  • 100% Factory tested for leakage and dimensional precision
  • Manufactured to original casting specifications to ensure a proper fit and proper water flow for efficient cooling
  • Bearings made of heat-treated carbon or carburized steel are sealed and lubricated to ensure smooth performance throughout units life
  • Assembled with new, high-quality unitized shaft seals to prevent premature leakage
  • Supplied with gasket and other seals/gaskets as applicable per application to help complete the job
  • This pump is driven by the accessory belt and we recommend replacement if nearing service recommendation
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Felpro – Multi-Purpose O-Ring (Part No.5511)

Multi-Purpose O-Ring

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$3.29
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Each Fel-Pro gasket, no matter how small, is engineered to exacting standards with proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing processes
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Carquest Premium – Standard Duty Fan Clutch – Thermal Reverse Rotation (Part No.215155)

Standard Duty Fan Clutch - Thermal Reverse Rotation

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$72.99
Product Features:
  • Designed, tested, and built by application
  • OE performance, fit, and appearance
  • Precision machined
  • Out of box installation
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Carquest Premium – Universal Fan Clutch – 7" Thermal Regular Duty (Part No.215061)

Universal Fan Clutch - 7" Thermal Regular Duty

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$60.99
Product Features:
  • Designed, tested, and built by application
  • OE performance, fit, and appearance
  • Precision machined
  • Out of box installation
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Felpro – Engine Water Pump Gasket (Part No.35478)

Engine Water Pump Gasket

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$6.79
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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Felpro – Engine Water Pump Gasket (Part No.35397)

Engine Water Pump Gasket

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$5.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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Motorcraft – Water Temperature Sensor (Part No.C6020415011MTR)

Water Temperature Sensor

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$51.54
Motorcraft Water temperature sensors are designed for durability and electrical performance. Motorcraft digital Water temperature sensors are designed to work with Ford and Lincoln transmissions and engine control computers.

Product Features:
  • Sensors are tested according to Ford Motor Company noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) engineering standards
  • Recommended by Ford Motor Company
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Carquest Premium – Temperature Sender With Gauge (Part No.WTC1068)

Temperature Sender With Gauge

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$18.99
Approved materials for increased durability in even the most extreme temperatures. All MotoRad Coolant Temperature Sensors are designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications at our ISO TS16949 manufacturing facilities.

Product Features:
  • 100% factory resistance calibrated to ensure precision tolerances, resulting in extremely accurate temperature for optimal performance
  • Thread Sealant and/or O-ring pre-installed on applicable sensors to ensure leak free performance
  • Brass sensor housing precision machined to meet or exceed OE thermal conductivity
  • OE precision matched thermistor position for correct output parameters
  • Extensive product testing includes salt spray, high/low temperature impact, thermal vibration, durability, static electricity, and micro tension, among other tests, to ensure all sensors meet or exceed OEM specifications.
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Carquest Premium – Temperature Sender With Gauge and Thread Sealant (Part No.WTC1037)

Temperature Sender With Gauge and Thread Sealant

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$15.99
Approved materials for increased durability in even the most extreme temperatures. All MotoRad Coolant Temperature Sensors are designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications at our ISO TS16949 manufacturing facilities.

Product Features:
  • 100% factory resistance calibrated to ensure precision tolerances, resulting in extremely accurate temperature for optimal performance
  • Thread Sealant and/or O-ring pre-installed on applicable sensors to ensure leak free performance
  • Brass sensor housing precision machined to meet or exceed OE thermal conductivity
  • OE precision matched thermistor position for correct output parameters
  • Extensive product testing includes salt spray, high/low temperature impact, thermal vibration, durability, static electricity, and micro tension, among other tests, to ensure all sensors meet or exceed OEM specifications.
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1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Engine Cooling Parts

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup. Maybe you just need a couple of Engine Cooling Parts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 84 different Engine Cooling Parts in our inventory ranging from $2.99 to $569.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup running smoothly.

Engine Cooling Parts are only as good as their brand. We stock 13 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup. Permatex, Carquest Premium, and Motorad UltraStats are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Engine Cooling Parts for your 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 2,598 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Radiator Cap: 13 PSI with 4.5 stars and Radiator Cap: 13 PSI with 4.8 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Engine Cooling Parts to keep your 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Engine Cooling Parts Brands To Make Your 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Engine Cooling Parts make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your F-150 Pickup the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Engine Cooling Parts brands and parts.

Popular Flex A Lite Engine Cooling Parts

We carry Flex A Lite parts in our stock across Radiator Fan Spacers categories, plus more. For a 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup, our most popular Flex A Lite Engine Cooling Parts include:
Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit
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Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit
Radiator Fan Spacers

Top 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Engine Cooling Parts from Permatex

Permatex products are another trusted brand when it comes to Engine Cooling Parts for your 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup. Popular Permatex parts include:
Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
from $6.99
(288)
Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
Engine Water Pump Inlet Pipe Gaskets
Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
from $11.49
(95)
Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
Water Pump Housing Gaskets
Sensor-Safe, High Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
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Sensor-Safe, High Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
Engine Water Pump Inlet Pipe Gaskets

FAQs for 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Engine Cooling Parts

What are the most purchased Engine Cooling Parts for the 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup?

Out of 84 Engine Cooling Parts for the 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup, the most popular in our inventory are:
Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees
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(107)
Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees
Thermostats
Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees
from $9.99
(36)
Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees
Thermostats
Thermostat: 195 Degrees
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This product is not rated
Thermostat: 195 Degrees
Thermostats

What are the top-rated 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Engine Cooling Parts?

Top-rated Engine Cooling Parts for your 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Radiator Cap: 13 PSI
from $9.79
(51)
Radiator Cap: 13 PSI
“It’s a radiator cap, it keeps the coolant in the radiator under pressure. Works as it should”
Radiator Cap: 13 PSI
from $10.49
(48)
Radiator Cap: 13 PSI
“Like the vent feature.”
Electric Fan - 12" Diameter
from $94.99
(38)
Electric Fan – 12" Diameter
“good”