Gates 20470 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower or Upper

Gates 20470 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 20470 molded coolant hose is built for radiator coolant routing on a range of Ford, Mazda, Mercury, Lincoln, Chevrolet, and Dodge applications. Made from EPDM and formed to OEM-style dimensions, it provides a direct replacement option for upper and lower cooling-system service where a molded hose shape is required.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose line covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant applications with OE-style specifications. For buyers searching for a molded radiator coolant hose for a Ford Ranger lower hose replacement or a Ford Explorer lower coolant hose, this part number offers a fitment-focused solution.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• Part number: 20470
• EPDM construction for cooling-system use
• Molded hose design for proper routing and fit
• 1.5 in. inside diameter at both ends
• 18.7 in. centerline length
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct replacement style for radiator coolant hose service

Detailed Description

The Gates 20470 radiator coolant hose is shaped for applications that require a molded hose profile rather than a straight universal hose. Its EPDM material is commonly used in engine cooling systems, and the hose dimensions are specified to match the listed applications. This makes it a practical choice for service work on vehicles such as the Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, and Mazda B4000, as well as select Mercury, Lincoln, Chevrolet, and Dodge models. If you are replacing a lower coolant hose on a 2003-2006 Ford Ranger or a 1999-2001 Ford Explorer, the Gates 20470 is listed for those applications.

This part cross-references Four Seasons 20470 for the same application.

What This Hose Helps Address

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or aged molded hose
• Softening, swelling, or collapse in the radiator hose path
• Improper hose routing after cooling-system repair
• Loss of coolant flow caused by a deteriorated lower hose
• Service replacement for a worn Ford Explorer lower coolant hose or Ford Ranger lower radiator hose

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and hose position before installation.
• Confirm the hose routing matches the molded shape and the 1.5 in. end diameters.
• Inspect clamps, necks, and adjoining cooling-system components for wear before reassembly.
• Drain coolant as needed and refill the system according to the vehicle service procedure.
• After installation, check for leaks and confirm proper engine operating temperature.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for listed cooling-system applications. The Gates 20470 is part of a broad replacement hose line intended to cover common radiator and heater hose service needs across multiple vehicle platforms.