Gates 22310 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper

Upper Radiator Hose for Ford Explorer

Gates 22310 is a molded coolant hose built for upper radiator hose service on select Ford and Mercury SUVs. It uses EPDM construction and OEM-style molded dimensions to match the original routing and fit for the cooling system.

Compatible with 1996-2001 Ford Explorer, upper, and 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, upper, this hose supports direct replacement needs for common radiator hose service. Gates Molded Coolant Hose 22310 is part of a broad replacement line for upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant applications.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• Part number: 22310
• EPDM rubber construction for coolant-system use
• Molded design for OEM-style routing
• End 1 inside diameter: 1.47 in. (37 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 1.47 in. (37 mm)
• Centerline length: 23.7 in. (602 mm)
• No spring, no branch, no quick-connect fittings

Product Details

This radiator coolant hose is shaped to follow the factory hose path and maintain proper connection points at both ends. The Gates 22310 molded hose is specified for upper hose applications on the Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer listed below, making it a direct-fit replacement for vehicles that need a molded upper radiator hose with the same end sizes and centerline length.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose 22310 cross-references Continental 62450 and Dayco 71903 for the same application.

Common Cooling System Issues It Can Address

• Cracked or split upper radiator hose
• Coolant leaks at the hose body or ends
• Softening, swelling, or heat-related hose deterioration
• Incorrect hose routing after prior replacement
• Loss of cooling-system integrity from an aging molded hose

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the vehicle application before installation: Fits 1996-2001 Ford Explorer, upper.
• Verify the vehicle application before installation: Fits 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, upper.
• Inspect hose clamps, necks, and adjacent cooling components before reassembly.
• Confirm the hose follows the original molded path without twisting or kinking.
• Refill and bleed the cooling system according to the vehicle service procedure after installation.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for radiator hose replacement service. The molded EPDM construction and application-specific dimensions support consistent fitment on the listed Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer models.