Gates 20225 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 20225 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose, part number 20225, is a molded radiator coolant hose built to OEM-quality specifications for select Ford and Mercury applications. It is formed from EPDM for coolant-system durability and is shaped for the lower hose position where a precise molded profile matters.

Compatible With 1965-1968 Ford LTD lower radiator hose applications and 1965 Mercury Villager lower coolant hose applications, this hose supports direct replacement needs for radiator and HVAC coolant routing. Gates 20225 is part of the Gates Molded Coolant Hose line, which covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant hose applications.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for coolant-system service
• Molded hose design for a formed lower-hose fit
• 1.75 in. inside diameter at both ends
• 16.5 in. centerline length
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct replacement for select Ford LTD and Mercury Villager applications

Product Details

Gates 20225 is a molded radiator coolant hose engineered for lower hose routing on select classic Ford and Mercury vehicles. The molded shape helps match the original hose path, while the EPDM material is commonly used in cooling-system service for resistance to heat and coolant exposure. This part cross-references Continental 60191 for the same application. For buyers searching by vehicle, this hose is a fitment-based replacement for Ford LTD lower radiator hose service and Mercury Villager lower coolant hose service.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or split lower radiator hose
• Coolant leaks at the hose body
• Collapsed or misshaped hose routing
• Restricted coolant flow from aged hose material
• Incorrect fit from a universal hose replacement

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Inspect the mating necks, clamps, and nearby cooling-system components for wear or corrosion before reassembly. Confirm the lower hose path matches the original molded shape on the Ford LTD or Mercury Villager application before final tightening.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications and offers a broad replacement line for coolant applications, including upper, lower, bypass, and heater hose service. Part number 20225 is built as a molded replacement for the listed applications.