It must be , just the way the top rad hose is a bit dis orented , but it's not collasped at all , i'm going to straighten it up though , i just got the truck , and this is only the second ford i've had (1st was 95 f 150) , but have had gm's diesel Blazer 87' , also a 89' suburban 3/4 ton w/6.2...