Gates 22249 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates Molded Coolant Hose for Mustang

The Gates 22249 molded radiator coolant hose is built for the lower cooling circuit on select Ford Mustang models. It follows OE-style routing and integrates the branch design needed for a direct-fit replacement on 1996-2004 Ford Mustang, lower applications.

Key Features

• Gates Molded Coolant Hose line for application-specific cooling system replacement
• Fits 1996-2004 Ford Mustang, lower
• OE-style molded construction for proper hose routing
• EPDM and plastic construction for coolant system service
• Branch-style modular hose design with one branch
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Part number 22249 for catalog and service matching

Product Details

Gates 22249 is a radiator coolant hose designed for the lower hose position on the 1996-2004 Ford Mustang. As part of the Gates Molded Coolant Hose line, it is manufactured for specific vehicle applications and incorporates modular hose features that mirror OE-style layouts, including integrated branch geometry. The hose uses EPDM and plastic materials and is shaped to maintain the correct coolant path in the engine bay. For buyers searching for a Ford Mustang lower radiator hose or a molded coolant hose replacement, Gates 22249 provides a direct application match.

This part cross-references Continental 62187 and Dayco 71941 for the same application.

Common Uses

• Replacing a cracked or leaking lower radiator hose
• Restoring proper coolant flow in the Mustang cooling system
• Addressing hose swelling, soft spots, or age-related deterioration
• Correcting fitment issues caused by a damaged molded hose
• Servicing a Ford Mustang lower coolant hose with OE-style routing

Installation Notes

Verify the lower hose routing against the original part before installation on the Ford Mustang. Inspect adjoining coolant system components, clamps, and connection points for wear, corrosion, or residue before reassembly. Drain coolant as needed, then confirm the hose seats fully and follows the molded path without twist or tension.

Quality Assurance

Gates is recognized in the automotive aftermarket for modular coolant hose assemblies built around application-specific OE-style layouts and integrated components where required. Part number 22249 is produced to match the listed vehicle application and cooling system configuration.