Dayco 72290 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper or Upper - Radiator To Thermostat Housing

Curved Radiator Hose for Ford and Mercury Applications

Dayco 72290 is a curved radiator coolant hose built from EPDM rubber for reliable coolant transfer in select Ford and Mercury vehicles. This dual I.D. hose is shaped for upper cooling-system routing and matches the specified OE-style fitment for the listed applications.

Compatible with 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred upper radiator to thermostat housing, 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle upper radiator to thermostat housing, 2005-2007 Mercury Montego upper radiator to thermostat housing, and 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X upper radiator hose applications.

• EPDM construction for cooling-system service
• Black finish with curved hose routing
• Dual I.D. hose design with 1 7/32 in. and 1 9/32 in. inside diameters
• Built to SAE J20R4 Class D-1 and SAE J1684 Type EC specifications
• Upper hose routing for select Ford and Mercury models
• Dayco 72290 radiator coolant hose for OE-style replacement needs

Product Details

Dayco Curved Radiator Hose 72290 is engineered for upper cooling-system connections where a formed hose is required. The EPDM rubber construction is suited for coolant service, while the dual inside diameter design supports the listed vehicle applications. This hose is a direct-fit style replacement for the Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, Mercury Montego, and Ford Taurus X cooling system layouts shown in the fitment data. Dayco 72290 is also referenced by interchange numbers including ACDelco 20469S and Motorcraft KM4807 for the same application.

Common Cooling System Issues

• Cracked or hardened upper radiator hose
• Coolant seepage at the hose connection points
• Restricted coolant flow from a deteriorated hose
• Incorrect hose shape or diameter on replacement service
• Cooling-system maintenance on listed Ford and Mercury models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and hose routing before installation. Match the end inside diameters and the upper radiator-to-thermostat housing configuration to the original hose on the vehicle. Inspect adjoining clamps, thermostat housing, and radiator necks for wear or corrosion before installing the new hose.

Quality Assurance

This hose is manufactured to SAE J20R4 Class D-1 and SAE J1684 Type EC specifications for coolant hose service. Dayco 72290 is a formed EPDM radiator hose intended for the listed Ford and Mercury applications.