Dayco 72261 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper

Dayco Curved Radiator Hose 72261

Dayco 72261 is a curved radiator coolant hose built for upper cooling-system routing on select Ford E-Series vans. Made from EPDM rubber and formed with a single I.D. hose design, it provides the correct 1 3/4-inch inside diameter at both ends for a direct replacement on listed applications.

This Dayco Curved Radiator Hose line is focused on OE-style cooling-system fitment, with SAE J20R4 Class D-1 and SAE J1684 Type EC compliance for the specified application. The black EPDM construction is suited for radiator coolant service where a formed hose is required to follow the factory routing.

Key Features

• Part number: 72261
• Brand line: Dayco Curved Radiator Hose
• EPDM construction for radiator coolant service
• Black finish
• 1 3/4-inch inside diameter at both ends
• Single I.D. hose design
• Upper radiator hose application
• Meets SAE J20R4 Class D-1 and SAE J1684 Type EC specifications

Detailed Description

Dayco 72261 is a formed radiator coolant hose for upper hose routing on Ford E-150, Ford E-250, and Ford E-150 Club Wagon applications listed below. Its curved shape helps match the factory hose path, while the EPDM material is selected for cooling-system use. If you are replacing a worn upper radiator hose on a Ford E-150 or Ford E-250, this hose provides the specified diameter and formed profile needed for the application.

This part cross-references Gates 22316 for the same application.

Fitment

• Fits 2004-2014 Ford E-150, Upper, Curved Radiator Hose
• Fits 2004-2014 Ford E-250, Upper, Curved Radiator Hose
• Fits 2004-2005 Ford E-150 Club Wagon, Upper, Curved Radiator Hose

What It Helps Address

• Cracked or aging upper radiator hose material
• Coolant leaks at the hose body
• Improper hose routing on the upper cooling circuit
• Softening or deterioration from heat and coolant exposure
• Replacement needs for Ford E-150 and Ford E-250 cooling systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose diameter, formed shape, and upper-radiator routing before installation. Inspect hose clamps, radiator necks, and adjoining coolant components for wear or corrosion, and confirm the hose seats fully on both ends before refilling and bleeding the cooling system.

Quality Assurance

Dayco specifies this hose to SAE J20R4 Class D-1 and SAE J1684 Type EC standards for the listed application, supporting consistent cooling-system fit and material requirements.