Gates 12516 Engine Coolant Bypass Hose

Gates Molded Heater Hose for Ford and Lincoln

The Gates 12516 molded heater hose is a factory-molded, OEM-style coolant bypass hose built for tight engine bays and precise routing. It is made from EPDM and is suitable for coolant, water, and air applications, with marine application approval noted by the manufacturer.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Molded Heater Hose
• Part number: 12516
• EPDM construction for coolant, water, and air service
• Factory-molded shape for compact engine compartments
• End I.D.: 15 mm (.59 in) at both ends
• Centerline length: 597 mm (23.5 in)
• Engine coolant bypass hose application

Product Details

This Gates 12516 hose is built to match the routing needs of modern Ford and Lincoln cooling systems, including applications on the Mustang, Escape, Explorer, Focus, Edge, Fusion, Taurus, MKC, MKT, and MKZ. Its molded design helps maintain the correct path through crowded engine compartments, supporting a clean OE-style installation on vehicles such as the Ford Mustang and Ford Escape. The Gates 12516 is also cross-referenced to TYC 13516 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant bypass hose cracking or deterioration
• Improper hose routing in tight engine compartments
• Leaks at worn or heat-aged hose sections
• Fitment issues from using a straight hose where a molded hose is required
• Service replacement needs on Ford and Lincoln cooling systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. This hose is listed for specific Ford and Lincoln applications, including 2015-2023 Ford Mustang, 2013-2020 Ford Escape, 2012-2016 Ford Explorer, 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, and 2013-2018 Ford Focus. Additional listed applications include 2015-2017 Ford Edge with start-stop engine, 2013-2016 Ford Fusion, 2013-2016 Ford Taurus, 2013-2016 Lincoln MKT, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ.

Quality Assurance

Gates supplies molded cooling hoses in OEM-style configurations for accurate fit and routing. Part number 12516 is built to the stated dimensions and application profile for Ford and Lincoln cooling system service.