Gates 22430 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 22430 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

Gates 22430 is a molded radiator coolant hose built for specific Ford Super Duty and Excursion applications. It follows OEM-style routing and integrates the molded shape needed for the lower cooling circuit on the listed vehicles.

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is built for application-specific fitment and can incorporate OE-style features such as branches, quick-connectors, sensors, and restrictors where required. This hose uses EPDM and plastic construction and is shaped to match the cooling system layout on the covered Ford trucks and SUV.

Key Features

• Part number 22430 molded radiator coolant hose
• Fits lower coolant hose applications on Ford Excursion and Ford F-250 Super Duty / F-350 Super Duty
• EPDM and plastic construction for cooling-system service
• Molded design for application-specific routing
• Branch-style modular hose configuration
• No spring included
• End 1 and End 2 inside diameter: 1.72 in. (44 mm)
• End 3 and End 4 inside diameter: 0.73 in. (19 mm)
• Centerline length: 39.5 in. (1003 mm)

Detailed Description

Gates 22430 is a molded coolant hose for the lower radiator circuit on 1999-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1999-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2000-2005 Ford Excursion models. It is shaped to follow the original hose path and support proper coolant routing in the engine bay. If you are replacing a worn lower radiator hose on a Ford Excursion or Ford Super Duty truck, this part number 22430 provides the correct molded layout for the listed applications.

This Gates Molded Coolant Hose belongs to a modular hose family that is built around application-specific OE-style components. The hose uses EPDM and plastic materials, includes two branches, and is molded for the required fitment geometry. This part cross-references Continental 22430 for the same application.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Coolant leakage from a cracked or aged lower radiator hose
• Softening, swelling, or collapse of the original hose
• Poor hose routing after a previous repair
• Cooling-system service on a Ford Excursion or Ford Super Duty truck
• Replacement of a molded hose that no longer holds its original shape

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose routing, branch layout, and end diameters against the removed part before installation. Inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and mating surfaces for wear or corrosion, and confirm the cooling system is properly filled and bled after service. For best results, compare the original hose shape to the molded profile of Gates 22430 before final fitment.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier in modular coolant hose assemblies, and this hose is manufactured to application-specific OE-style requirements for the listed Ford vehicles. Part number 22430 is built to match the intended lower hose configuration for the covered Excursion and Super Duty applications.