Gates 22337 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper - Tee To Engine

Gates 22337 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 22337 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built for specific OE-style applications in the cooling system. It is shaped to match the routing needed for 1996-2000 Ford Taurus, 1996-2000 Ford Sable, and 1996-2000 Mercury Sable upper hose positions from the tee to the engine.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are part of a modular coolant hose line that follows application-specific dimensions and integrates the type of OE components commonly found in factory assemblies. This helps support a direct replacement approach for vehicles that use molded routing and molded connection points.

Key Features

• Part number: 22337
• Radiator coolant hose for upper tee-to-engine routing
• Molded construction for application-specific fitment
• Material: EPDM and plastic
• Centerline length: 15.37 in. (390 mm)
• End 1 inside diameter: 1.25 in. (32 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 1.25 in. (32 mm)
• End 3 inside diameter: 1.5 in.
• End 4 inside diameter: 0.3 in. (8 mm)
• Modular hose design with 2 outlets

Detailed Description

Gates 22337 is a molded radiator coolant hose engineered for the upper tee-to-engine position on select Ford and Mercury vehicles. It is listed for 1996-2000 Ford Taurus, 1996-2000 Ford Sable, and 1996-2000 Mercury Sable, making it a direct-fit style replacement for cooling system service on those applications. The molded shape and modular hose construction help match the original routing used in the vehicle’s engine bay.

This hose uses EPDM and plastic construction and measures 15.37 inches in centerline length. The hose includes 1.25-inch ends at both primary connections, along with additional outlet sizing noted in the product data. Gates 22337 is also referenced under interchange numbers including Dayco 71937 and Continental 62292 for the same application.

For buyers searching by vehicle, this is a Ford Taurus upper radiator coolant hose, a Ford Sable molded coolant hose, and a Mercury Sable upper coolant hose in one OE-style replacement listing. The Gates 22337 part number is useful when matching the original hose layout before ordering.

Common Cooling System Issues

• Cracked or split upper coolant hose
• Coolant leaks at molded hose sections
• Incorrect hose routing after prior repairs
• Softening, swelling, or deterioration from heat and age
• Loss of coolant flow through a damaged radiator hose assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and upper tee-to-engine routing before installation. Compare the original hose shape, outlet locations, and end diameters to the Gates 22337 hose to confirm match-up with the existing cooling system layout. Inspect adjoining clamps, tees, and connection points for wear or residue before installing the new hose.

After installation, refill the cooling system with the correct coolant mixture and check for leaks at all hose connections once the engine reaches operating temperature.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized automotive aftermarket supplier with a modular coolant hose line built around application-specific fitment and OE-style integrated components. Gates 22337 is manufactured to follow the original hose configuration used on the listed Ford Taurus, Ford Sable, and Mercury Sable applications.