Edelmann 80023 Power Steering Return Line Hose Assembly

Edelmann 80023 Return Line Assembly

The Edelmann 80023 power steering return line hose assembly is built for direct replacement on select Ford and Mercury applications. It is a cut-to-fit return line assembly with a 51-inch hose length, giving you the flexibility needed for a clean routing and proper service fit.

Part of the Edelmann Return Line Assembly line, this hose is engineered to follow OE routing as closely as possible and is made to handle steering-system heat, pulsation, and fluid exposure. For Ford Mustang and Mercury Villager service work, the 80023 offers a practical OE-style replacement path.

Key Features

• Power steering return line hose assembly
• 51-inch hose length for cut-to-fit installation
• Built to match OE routing and fitment geometry
• Constructed with materials selected for steering-system durability
• Designed to resist heat, pressure pulsation, and contamination-related breakdown
• Cross-reference: Gates 36269 and 362690 for the same application

Detailed Description

The Edelmann 80023 is a return line hose assembly for power steering systems that require a precise replacement hose with OE-style routing. It is listed for 1964-1966 Ford Mustang and 1963-1964 Mercury Villager applications, and the cut-to-fit design helps simplify installation while maintaining the correct hose path. If you are servicing a Ford Mustang or Mercury Villager steering system, this part number 80023 provides a direct replacement option built around the original hose layout.

Edelmann’s Return Line Assembly product line focuses on accurate hose construction and routing so the replacement follows the space and bend requirements of the original vehicle design. That approach helps maintain proper steering fluid return flow and supports a cleaner, more serviceable installation.

What It Helps Address

• Cracked or deteriorated power steering return hose
• Fluid seepage at an aging return line
• Improper hose routing after prior repairs
• Noise or contamination concerns from a worn steering hose
• Service replacement on 1964-1966 Ford Mustang and 1963-1964 Mercury Villager models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose routing against the original line before trimming the 51-inch hose. Confirm the vehicle’s steering line path, connection points, and available space before final installation. This part is listed as a return line assembly and is intended for the applications shown above.

Quality Assurance

Edelmann designs this hose assembly to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit and construction, with attention to routing accuracy and resistance to steering-system heat and pulsation. The goal is a durable replacement that supports reliable service in the listed Ford Mustang and Mercury Villager applications.