Gates 22311 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower - Radiator To Pipe-1

Gates 22311 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 22311 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built to OEM-quality specifications for select Ford and Mercury applications. It is formed from EPDM for coolant-system durability and is shaped to match the lower radiator-to-pipe routing used on the listed vehicles.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose line covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant routing needs, giving technicians a direct replacement option for common radiator hose service. This Gates 22311 hose is a fitment-based solution for 1996-1998 Ford Explorer and 1997-1998 Mercury Mountaineer lower radiator hose replacement work.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• Part number: 22311
• Part type: radiator coolant hose
• EPDM construction for coolant-system use
• Molded hose shape for the specified routing
• End inside diameters: 37 mm and 44 mm
• Centerline length: 290 mm
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings

Detailed Product Description

Gates 22311 is a molded radiator coolant hose engineered for the lower radiator to pipe-1 position on the listed Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer applications. The molded profile helps match the factory hose path, while the EPDM material is selected for use in engine cooling systems where heat and coolant exposure are constant factors. If you are replacing a worn lower hose on a 1996-1998 Ford Explorer or a 1997-1998 Mercury Mountaineer, this hose provides a direct-fit replacement reference for that service.

This part cross-references Dayco 71904 and Continental 62189 for the same application.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or split lower radiator hose
• Coolant leaks at the radiator-to-pipe connection
• Softening, swelling, or hose collapse from age and heat
• Restricted coolant flow caused by a deteriorated hose
• Service replacement for a damaged molded hose on Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer cooling systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose routing, end diameters, and molded shape against the removed part before installation. Inspect adjoining pipes, clamps, and sealing surfaces for wear or corrosion, and confirm the cooling system is fully drained and refilled according to vehicle service procedures. For fitment reference, this hose fits 1996-1998 Ford Explorer, lower - radiator to pipe-1, and fits 1997-1998 Mercury Mountaineer, lower - radiator to pipe-1.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications and offers one of the broadest molded coolant hose replacement lines in the aftermarket. Part number 22311 is built for the listed cooling-system applications and follows the dimensional and material details provided for this part.