Gates 21841 Radiator Coolant Hose - Intake Manifold To Thermostat or Rear

Gates 21841 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 21841 molded coolant hose is built for radiator and engine cooling system service where an OE-style formed hose is required. It is made from EPDM and shaped to match specific coolant routing on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications, including 1990 Ford Taurus intake manifold to thermostat and rear-mounted hose locations on late-1980s models.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are engineered for upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant hose positions, giving technicians a direct replacement option for common radiator hose service. The molded design helps match factory routing on vehicles such as Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental, and Mercury Sable.

Key Features

• Part number: 21841
• Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• EPDM construction for cooling system use
• Molded hose shape for OE-style routing
• End inside diameters: 15 mm and 19 mm
• Centerline length: 236 mm
• No spring, no modular sections, and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct replacement for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury coolant hose applications

Detailed Description

Gates 21841 is a molded radiator coolant hose designed to follow the factory hose path on specific cooling system layouts. It is listed for 1990 Ford Taurus intake manifold to thermostat service, as well as rear hose applications on 1988-1990 Lincoln Continental, 1988-1990 Mercury Sable, and 1988-1989 Ford Taurus. This part cross-references Dayco 71415 for the same application.

With EPDM material and molded construction, this hose is suited to replacement work where the original hose shape and connection sizes matter. If you are servicing a Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental, or Mercury Sable cooling system, Gates 21841 provides a direct-fit replacement reference for the listed positions.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or split coolant hose sections
• Coolant leaks at formed hose bends
• Softening or swelling from age and heat exposure
• Incorrect hose routing after prior repairs
• Loss of cooling system integrity at the thermostat or rear hose location

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and hose position before ordering. Compare the hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length to the original part before installation. Clean the mating surfaces, inspect nearby clamps and fittings, and verify the cooling system is properly filled and bled after replacement.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures molded coolant hoses to OEM-quality specifications for replacement cooling system service. The 21841 part number is built for the listed fitments and formed to support accurate hose routing on the specified Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications.