Gates 12460 HVAC Heater Hose - Auxiliary Water Pump Outlet

Gates Molded Heater Hose for Ford Fusion

The Gates 12460 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose built for smaller, tighter engine compartments. Its factory-molded shape supports a precise routing path for the auxiliary water pump outlet on select Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ applications.

Made from EPDM, this molded coolant hose is suitable for coolant, water, and air service, and it is also approved for marine applications. The Gates Molded Heater Hose line focuses on formed replacement hoses that match the routing needs of modern engine bays.

Key Features

• Factory-molded, OE-style hose shape for accurate routing
• EPDM construction for coolant, water, and air applications
• Small I.D. design for tighter engine compartment packaging
• End 1 inside diameter: 0.72 in. (18 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 0.59 in. (15 mm)
• Centerline length: 16.36 in. (416 mm)
• Fits auxiliary water pump outlet locations on select Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ models

Detailed Description

Gates 12460 is a molded heater hose engineered for vehicles that require a formed coolant hose with specific inlet and outlet sizing. It is a direct-fit style replacement for applications using an auxiliary water pump outlet, including 2013-2020 Ford Fusion, 2020 Ford SSV Plug-In Hybrid, and 2017-2020 Lincoln MKZ. This part cross-references BBB Industries 13460 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a Ford Fusion molded heater hose, Ford Fusion auxiliary water pump outlet hose, or Lincoln MKZ heater hose replacement, this Gates hose provides the correct molded profile and dimensions for the listed vehicles. The 12460 part number is also useful when matching an OE-style coolant hose by size and routing.

Common Uses

• Replacing a cracked or heat-aged molded heater hose
• Restoring coolant flow at the auxiliary water pump outlet
• Addressing leaks caused by hose hardening or splitting
• Correcting routing issues in compact engine compartments
• Servicing a Ford Fusion or Lincoln MKZ cooling system with an OE-style formed hose

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify end diameters, centerline length, and routing before installation to confirm the hose matches the original path. Inspect adjoining fittings, clamps, and mating surfaces for wear or corrosion before transferring the new hose into place. Confirm the hose is routed without twist or tension so the molded shape maintains proper clearance.

Quality Assurance

Gates is known for producing OE-style replacement hoses with application-specific molded shapes and material selection suited to cooling-system service. The 12460 molded heater hose is built to match the listed fitment and dimensional requirements for the specified Ford and Lincoln applications.