Gates 22297 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates Molded Coolant Hose for Ford and Lincoln

Gates 22297 is a molded radiator coolant hose built for specific vehicle applications and shaped to match OE-style routing. It is made from EPDM and plastic and uses a modular hose design with integrated branches for a precise cooling-system fit.

Key Features

• Gates Molded Coolant Hose line for application-specific cooling system replacement
• EPDM and plastic construction for radiator coolant service
• Molded design with 3 branches for OE-style hose routing
• Centerline length: 13.46 in. (342 mm)
• End inside diameters: 1.72 in. (44 mm), 1.72 in. (44 mm), 0.97 in., and 0.73 in. (19 mm)
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings

Product Details

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose product line is built for vehicles that use a modular coolant hose assembly with integrated components such as branches and other molded features. Part number 22297 follows that approach with a molded, modular layout intended to match the original hose path on select Ford and Lincoln trucks and SUVs. This hose cross-references Dayco 71963 and 72698 for the same application.

Compatible With 1997-2003 Ford F-150, lower; 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, lower; 1997-2002 Ford Expedition, lower with engine oil cooler; 1997-1998 Ford F-250, lower; 1998 Lincoln Navigator, lower without oil cooler; and 1999 Lincoln Navigator, lower with engine oil cooler. Gates 22297 is a direct-fit style replacement for these lower radiator coolant hose applications on Ford F-150 and Expedition models, as well as Lincoln Navigator vehicles listed above.

Common Cooling System Issues

• Cracked or split lower radiator hose
• Coolant leaks at molded hose branches
• Softening, swelling, or deterioration from heat and age
• Poor hose routing after a previous repair
• Loss of coolant flow caused by a damaged hose assembly

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, engine cooling configuration, and lower hose routing before installation. Compare the molded shape, branch layout, and end diameters to the original hose assembly on the vehicle. Inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and coolant condition during service, and confirm the hose is seated correctly before refilling and bleeding the cooling system.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier in modular coolant hose assemblies, and this hose is manufactured to application-specific dimensions with OE-style integrated features for the listed vehicles. Part number 22297 is built for the cooling-system requirements of select Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, Ford F-250, and Lincoln Navigator applications.