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Gates 21298 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Molded Coolant Hose, Lower
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Reliable Radiator Coolant Hose for Ford and Mercury Vehicles

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose 21298 is engineered to provide dependable cooling system performance for select Ford and Mercury models. Designed with durable EPDM material, this radiator coolant hose ensures consistent heat resistance and flexibility for vehicles like the Mustang, Cougar, and Thunderbird.

  • Constructed from high-quality EPDM material for heat and chemical resistance
  • Molded design for precise fit and secure connections
  • Centerline length of 42.3 inches (1074 mm) for accurate installation
  • Inside diameter of 1.5 inches (38 mm) on both ends
  • Compatible with multiple Ford and Mercury models including Capri, Fairmont, LTD, and Zephyr

About the Gates Molded Coolant Hose Product Line

The Molded Coolant Hose line by Gates focuses on delivering hoses that are pre-formed to exact specifications, eliminating the need for bending or shaping during installation. This product line enhances fitment accuracy and reduces the risk of leaks or hose failure. The 21298 part number is part of this line, offering a molded radiator coolant hose designed specifically for certain Ford and Mercury vehicles.

Detailed Product Description

This radiator coolant hose features a molded construction that matches the original equipment specifications for a secure and leak-resistant fit. Made from EPDM, it withstands high temperatures and exposure to automotive fluids, ensuring long service life. Both ends have an inside diameter of 1.5 inches (38 mm), making it compatible with standard radiator fittings. The hose length of 42.3 inches (1074 mm) provides the correct routing for proper coolant flow in the engine bay.

Common Applications and Issues Addressed

  • Replacement of worn or cracked radiator coolant hoses in Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar
  • Resolving coolant leaks caused by hose deterioration in Ford Thunderbird and Capri
  • Maintaining proper engine temperature by ensuring secure coolant flow in Mercury Marquis and Fairmont
  • Preventing overheating issues related to damaged or collapsed hoses in Ford LTD and Zephyr

Installation Notes and Tips

Ensure the engine is cool before removing the old hose to avoid burns. Verify the hose routing matches the original to prevent kinks or interference with other engine components. Use appropriate clamps to secure the hose ends firmly. The molded design of the Gates 21298 hose simplifies installation by fitting precisely without modification.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Gates manufactures the Molded Coolant Hose 21298 to meet or exceed OEM standards for durability and performance. The EPDM material and molded construction contribute to reliable operation under typical engine conditions. While specific warranty details are not provided, Gates products are generally backed by quality assurance protocols to ensure customer satisfaction.

BrandGates
Part Number21298
PositionMolded Coolant Hose, Lower
MaterialEpdm
End 1 Inside Diameter1.5
End 1 Inside Diameter38
End 2 Inside Diameter1.5
End 2 Inside Diameter38
Contains SpringNo
Centerline Length1074
Centerline Length42.3
Branch Quantity0
9839Yes
98450
Modular HoseNo
MoldedYes
Number of Quick Connect Fittings0

This part fits 84 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
1993FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1992FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1991FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1990FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1989FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1988FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1988FordThunderbird2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1987FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1987FordThunderbird2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1986FordLTD2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1986FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1986FordThunderbird2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1986MercuryCapri2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1986MercuryCougar2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1986MercuryMarquis2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1985FordLTD2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1985FordLTD2.3LL4LPGLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1985FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1985FordThunderbird2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1985MercuryCapri2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1985MercuryCougar2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1985MercuryMarquis2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1984FordLTD2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1984FordLTD2.3LL4GASLowerW/O A.C.; Rad. spout on driver side.; Molded Coolant Hose
1984FordLTD2.3LL4LPGLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1984FordLTD2.3LL4LPGLowerW/O A.C.; Rad. spout on driver side.; Molded Coolant Hose
1984FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1984FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerW/O A.C.; Rad. spout on driver side.; Molded Coolant Hose
1984FordThunderbird2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1984MercuryCapri2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1984MercuryCapri2.3LL4GASLowerW/O A.C.; Rad. spout on driver side.; Molded Coolant Hose
1984MercuryCougar2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1984MercuryMarquis2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1984MercuryMarquis2.3LL4GASLowerW/O A.C.; Rad. spout on driver side.; Molded Coolant Hose
1984MercuryMarquis2.3LL4LPGLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1984MercuryMarquis2.3LL4LPGLowerW/O A.C.; Rad. spout on driver side.; Molded Coolant Hose
1983FordFairmont2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1983FordFairmont2.3LL4GASLowerW/O A.C.; Rad. spout on driver side.; Molded Coolant Hose
1983FordLTD2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1983FordLTD2.3LL4GASLowerW/O A.C.; Rad. spout on driver side.; Molded Coolant Hose
1983FordLTD2.3LL4LPGLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1983FordLTD2.3LL4LPGLowerW/O A.C.; Rad. spout on driver side.; Molded Coolant Hose
1983FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1983FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerW/O A.C.; Rad. spout on driver side.; Molded Coolant Hose
1983FordThunderbird2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1983MercuryCapri2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1983MercuryCapri2.3LL4GASLowerW/X.C. - Radiator Coolant Hose.; Molded Coolant Hose
1983MercuryMarquis2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1983MercuryMarquis2.3LL4GASLowerW/X.C. - Radiator Coolant Hose.; Molded Coolant Hose
1983MercuryMarquis2.3LL4LPGLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1983MercuryMarquis2.3LL4LPGLowerW/X.C. - Radiator Coolant Hose.; Molded Coolant Hose
1983MercuryZephyr2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1983MercuryZephyr2.3LL4GASLowerW/X.C. - Radiator Coolant Hose.; Molded Coolant Hose
1982FordFairmont2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1982FordFairmont2.3LL4GASLowerW/X.C. - Radiator Coolant Hose.; Molded Coolant Hose
1982FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1982FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerW/X.C. - Radiator Coolant Hose.; Molded Coolant Hose
1982MercuryCapri2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1982MercuryCapri2.3LL4GASLowerW/X.C. - Radiator Coolant Hose.; Molded Coolant Hose
1982MercuryZephyr2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1982MercuryZephyr2.3LL4GASLowerW/X.C. - Radiator Coolant Hose.; Molded Coolant Hose
1981FordFairmont2.3LL4GASLowerW/Factory Inst. A.C.; Molded Coolant Hose
1981FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1981FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerW/Factory Inst. A.C.; Molded Coolant Hose
1981MercuryCapri2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1980FordFairmont2.3LL4GASLowerW/Turbo; Molded Coolant Hose
1980FordFairmont2.3LL4GASLowerW/Factory Inst. A.C.; Molded Coolant Hose
1980FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1980FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerW/Factory Inst. A.C.; Molded Coolant Hose
1980MercuryCapri2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1980MercuryCapri2.3LL4GASLowerW/Factory Inst. A.C.; Molded Coolant Hose
1980MercuryZephyr2.3LL4GASLowerW/Turbo; Molded Coolant Hose
1980MercuryZephyr2.3LL4GASLowerW/Factory Inst. A.C.; Molded Coolant Hose
1979FordFairmont2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1979FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerMolded Coolant Hose
1979FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1979FordMustang2.3LL4GASLowerW/O A.C.; Jan. 15, 1979 & Newer; Molded Coolant Hose
1979MercuryCapri2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1979MercuryCapri2.3LL4GASLowerW/O A.C.; Jan. 15, 1979 & Newer; Molded Coolant Hose
1979MercuryZephyr2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1978FordFairmont2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1978FordFairmont2.3LL4GASLowerW/X.C. - Radiator Coolant Hose.; Molded Coolant Hose
1978MercuryZephyr2.3LL4GASLowerHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1978MercuryZephyr2.3LL4GASLowerW/X.C. - Radiator Coolant Hose.; Molded Coolant Hose

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

14-1752-21582129821482318026088X41034513189276103470962740 18777-8741-978538009BH-1858C1298D8BE 8B273 GBD8BZ 8286 DD9ZE 8B273 BAD9ZZ 8286 BE0ZE 8B273 CAE0ZZ 8286 BE1ZE 8B273 AAE2ZE 8B273 FAE2ZZ 8286 AE4ZE 8B273 CAE4ZE 8B273 EAE4ZE 8B274 CAE5RD 8286 BCE5RY 8286 BE6RY 8286 AE6RY 8286 BE70962E7SE 8B273 DAE8SZ 8286 DE8ZE 8B273 ABE9ZE 8B273 BAKM-1006KM-1047KM-1151KM-1295KM-1522KM-1556KM-1603KM-1604KM-1740KM-2389MC230MC98MH-1034MH549P21298

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.

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