Gates 22149 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 22149 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 22149 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built for specific OE-style applications. It uses EPDM and plastic construction and follows a molded modular design with an integrated branch to match the routing and component layout used on the vehicle.

Compatible with 1994-1997 Ford Thunderbird lower, 1994-1997 Mercury Cougar lower, and 1994-1995 Ford Cougar lower applications, this hose is shaped for direct replacement service. Gates 22149 is part of the Molded Coolant Hose line, which focuses on application-specific hose assemblies that mirror original equipment layouts and integrated features.

Key Features

• Gates 22149 radiator coolant hose for lower cooling system routing
• EPDM and plastic construction for coolant system use
• Molded design with one branch for OE-style hose routing
• Centerline length: 13.96 in. / 355 mm
• End inside diameters: 1.47 in. / 37 mm at both main ends
• Branch end inside diameter: .75 in.
• No spring included
• Modular hose design with molded construction

Product Details

This Gates molded coolant hose is engineered for vehicles that use a shaped lower radiator hose with an integrated branch connection. The part number 22149 is listed for Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar applications from the mid-1990s, including 1994-1997 Ford Thunderbird lower, 1994-1997 Mercury Cougar lower, and 1994-1995 Ford Cougar lower. Gates 22149 cross-references Dayco 71770 for the same application.

The Molded Coolant Hose product line is built around application-specific assemblies that follow original equipment-style geometry and integrated component placement. That makes this hose a practical choice when the factory routing includes a molded branch and standard hose ends sized to the cooling system connection points.

Common Cooling System Issues It Can Address

• Cracked or split lower radiator hose material
• Coolant leaks at worn hose ends or molded sections
• Incorrect hose routing after prior repair work
• Loss of hose shape from heat and age exposure
• Branch connection mismatch on OE-style cooling layouts

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and lower hose routing before installation. Compare the molded shape, branch location, and end diameters to the original hose to confirm proper alignment. Inspect adjoining clamps, necks, and coolant passages for wear or corrosion before placing the new hose in service.

For best results, install on a cool engine, drain coolant as needed, and refill the system according to the vehicle service procedure after replacement. Confirm there are no kinks, twists, or interference points once the hose is positioned.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier in modular coolant hose assemblies, and this hose is manufactured to application-specific dimensions and OE-style component placement for the listed Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar fitments.