Gates 20608 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower or Lower - Engine To Pipe

Gates 20608 Molded Coolant Hose

The Gates 20608 molded coolant hose is built for lower radiator and heater-coolant routing on select Ford trucks and vans. Made from EPDM and formed to OEM-style dimensions, it supports direct replacement on applications that call for a shaped hose rather than a universal cut-to-fit line.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for coolant-system service
• Molded shape for accurate routing and fit
• End inside diameters: 1.75 in. (44 mm) and 1.87 in. (47 mm)
• Centerline length: 13.8 in. (351 mm)
• No spring, no modular sections, and no quick-connect fittings
• Gates Molded Coolant Hose line covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant applications

Product Details

Gates Molded Coolant Hose 20608 is engineered to match OEM-quality specifications for radiator coolant hose replacement. The molded profile helps maintain the correct hose path in tight engine bays, which is important on Ford E-150 Econoline, E-250 Econoline, E-350 Econoline, and F-Series lower hose applications. This part cross-references Dayco 70680 and Standard Ignition 2062 for the same application.

Compatible With select 1965-1996 Ford E-Series and F-Series vehicles, this hose appears in lower-position applications including lower radiator hose and lower engine-to-pipe routing. It is also listed for certain Ford trucks with transmission oil cooler or HVAC/heater configurations, depending on model year and engine setup. The Gates 20608 part number is a direct reference for buyers searching by OE-style replacement hose dimensions and molded routing.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or softened lower radiator hose material
• Coolant leaks at aged hose bends or connection points
• Poor hose routing from a collapsed or misshaped replacement hose
• Fitment issues from using a universal hose where a molded hose is required
• Service delays when replacing a worn Ford E-Series or F-Series coolant hose

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, engine configuration, and hose position before installation. Compare the original hose shape, end diameters, and centerline length to confirm the routing matches your Ford application. Inspect adjoining necks, clamps, and coolant passages for wear or corrosion before installing the new hose.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for radiator and HVAC coolant service. The molded construction and application-specific dimensions support consistent replacement on the listed Ford E-150 Econoline, E-250 Econoline, E-350 Econoline, and F-Series lower hose applications.