Gates 22299 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Lower Molded Coolant Hose for Ford F-150

The Gates 22299 molded coolant hose is built for specific vehicle applications and follows OE-style routing and component integration. It is a lower radiator coolant hose for 1997-2004 Ford F-150 models and 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage applications.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose is a modular hose line engineered around application-specific fitment. This product line is used where the cooling system requires molded shapes and integrated branch-style construction rather than a straight universal hose.

Key Features

• Part number 22299 for application-specific cooling system service
• Fits 1997-2004 Ford F-150, lower position
• Fits 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, lower position
• Constructed from EPDM and plastic for coolant system use
• Molded design follows the original hose routing
• Modular hose with one branch configuration
• End inside diameter: 1.72 in. (44 mm) at both ends
• Centerline length: 24.62 in. (625 mm)
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings

Detailed Description

The Gates 22299 radiator coolant hose is a molded lower hose made for Ford truck cooling systems that require the correct bend profile and branch layout. With EPDM and plastic construction, this hose is built to match the shape and connection style used on the listed Ford F-150 and Ford F-150 Heritage applications. If you are replacing a worn lower radiator hose on a 1997-2004 Ford F-150 or a 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, this part number 22299 provides the correct molded configuration for the job.

This part cross-references Dayco 71899 for the same application.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or aged lower radiator hose
• Softening, swelling, or collapse of the original hose
• Incorrect hose routing after prior repair work
• Cooling system service needs on Ford F-150 and Ford F-150 Heritage trucks
• Replacement of a molded hose with the correct branch-style shape

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and lower hose routing before installation. Inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and nearby cooling system components for wear, corrosion, or residue from previous leaks. Confirm that the hose follows the original path without twisting so the molded shape seats correctly on the radiator and engine connections.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized automotive aftermarket supplier with a focus on modular coolant hose assemblies built to application-specific specifications. Part number 22299 is manufactured for the listed Ford fitments and follows OE-style design requirements for the cooling system.