Gates 22286 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper

Gates 22286 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 22286 molded coolant hose is an OE-style radiator coolant hose built for specific cooling system routing and fitment. It is made for the 1996-2003 Ford Windstar upper hose application, with molded shaping to match the vehicle’s original hose path.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose line covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant applications with OEM-quality specifications. For Ford Windstar radiator hose replacement, this line helps simplify parts selection by matching the original configuration more closely than universal hose options.

Key Features

• Part number: 22286
• Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• Radiator coolant hose for upper cooling system routing
• Molded construction for a vehicle-specific hose path
• Material: EPDM and plastic
• End 1 inside diameter: 1.47 in. (37 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 1.47 in. (37 mm)
• Centerline length: 26.9 in. (683 mm)
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings

Detailed Description

Gates 22286 is a molded radiator coolant hose engineered for direct replacement in the upper hose position on select Ford Windstar models. Its molded shape, EPDM construction, and OE-style dimensions support a proper routing path in the cooling system, which is important when replacing a worn or damaged hose on a Ford Windstar. This part cross-references Continental 62185 and Dayco 71871 for the same application.

Compatible With 1996-2003 Ford Windstar, upper. Fits 1996-2003 Ford Windstar, upper, as a molded coolant hose replacement for the original radiator hose layout. The Gates 22286 part number is also a useful reference when comparing replacement options for this Ford Windstar cooling system application.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or hardened upper radiator hose material
• Coolant leaks at the hose body from age or heat cycling
• Poor hose routing caused by a misshaped or collapsed hose
• Cooling system service needs during radiator hose replacement
• Fitment issues from using a universal hose in a molded application

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and upper hose position before installation. Compare the hose’s molded shape, end diameters, and centerline length to the removed part to confirm proper routing on the Ford Windstar. Inspect adjoining clamps, necks, and cooling system connections for wear or corrosion before installing the new hose.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures molded coolant hoses to OEM-quality specifications for replacement cooling system service. The Gates 22286 is part of a broad molded hose line intended to cover common radiator, heater, bypass, and other coolant applications with application-specific fitment.