Gates 22240 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower or Lower - Radiator To Pipe

Gates 22240 Molded Coolant Hose

The Gates 22240 molded coolant hose is an OE-style radiator coolant hose built for specific lower cooling system applications on Ford and Mercury vehicles. Made from EPDM, it follows OEM-quality specifications for a direct-fit replacement on select Contour, Cougar, and Mystique models.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for coolant system service
• Molded hose shape for application-specific routing
• End inside diameters: 27 mm (1.06 in) and 32 mm (1.26 in)
• Centerline length: 213 mm (8.4 in)
• No spring and no quick connect fittings
• Direct replacement for lower radiator and lower coolant hose applications

Product Details

This Gates molded coolant hose is part of the Gates Molded Coolant Hose line, which covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant routing needs with OEM-quality fitment. The Gates 22240 is shaped for the specified lower hose applications and is listed for 1995-2002 Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mystique configurations. This part cross-references Dayco 71839 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2000-2002 Mercury Cougar, Lower
• Fits 2000 Ford Contour, Lower
• Fits 2000 Mercury Mystique, Lower
• Fits 1995-1999 Ford Contour, Lower - Radiator To Pipe
• Fits 1999 Mercury Cougar, Lower - Radiator To Pipe
• Fits 1995-1999 Mercury Mystique, Lower - Radiator To Pipe

Common Replacement Uses

• Cracked or hardened lower radiator hose
• Coolant seepage at a molded hose section
• Collapsed hose shape from age or heat cycling
• Incorrect routing on a previous replacement hose
• Cooling system service on Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, or Mercury Mystique

Installation Notes

Verify the hose routing, end diameters, and position before installation. Match the lower or lower-radiator-to-pipe application exactly to the vehicle listing, and inspect adjoining clamps, pipes, and coolant connections for wear before reassembly. Confirm the hose follows the original molded path to maintain proper clearance.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for application-specific fit and cooling system service. The Gates 22240 is part of a broad replacement hose line used for radiator and heater hose applications across many vehicle platforms.