Gates 12515 HVAC Heater Hose - Valve To Radiator Hose (Upper)

Gates Molded Heater Hose for Ford Applications

The Gates 12515 molded heater hose is a factory-molded, OEM-style coolant hose built for tighter engine bays where a straight hose will not route correctly. It is made from EPDM and is approved for coolant, water, air, and marine use.

Compatible with Ford Escape and Ford Transit Connect upper valve-to-radiator hose applications, this molded hose supports clean routing in compact HVAC and cooling system layouts. The Gates Molded Heater Hose line focuses on OE-style fitment for modern vehicles with limited clearance.

Key Features

• Part number: 12515
• Brand: Gates Molded Heater Hose
• EPDM construction for coolant system service
• Factory-molded shape for tight engine compartments
• End 1 inside diameter: 15 mm (.59 in)
• End 2 inside diameter: 18 mm (.71 in)
• Centerline length: 254 mm (10 in)
• Approved for coolant, water, air, and marine applications

Detailed Description

Gates 12515 is a molded HVAC heater hose designed to follow the original routing used in select Ford cooling systems. Its OE-style formed shape helps maintain proper hose alignment where space is limited, reducing the need to force a universal hose into a factory path. This part cross-references Bosch 13515 for the same application.

Fits 2013-2020 Ford Escape, Valve To Radiator Hose (Upper). Fits 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect, Valve To Radiator Hose (Upper). For buyers searching for a Ford Escape upper radiator hose replacement or a Ford Transit Connect molded heater hose, Gates 12515 provides the correct molded profile and connection sizes.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Cracked or leaking upper heater/coolant hose
• Improper hose routing in a tight engine compartment
• Softening or deterioration from heat and coolant exposure
• Restricted coolant flow caused by a damaged hose
• Fitment issues from using a non-molded replacement hose

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose path, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Match the molded shape to the original routing on the Ford Escape or Ford Transit Connect application, and inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and mating surfaces for wear or corrosion before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded hose as an OEM-style replacement for modern cooling and HVAC routing requirements. The EPDM material and factory-formed design support consistent fitment in the specified Ford applications.