Gates 22505 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 22505 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 22505 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built for specific vehicle applications with OE-style routing and integrated branch construction. It is made from EPDM and plastic and is shaped to match the cooling system layout used on select Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable models.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are application-specific assemblies that follow OEM-style specifications and can include integrated components such as branches, quick-connectors, sensors, and restrictors where required by the vehicle design. The 22505 follows that modular approach for a precise cooling-system replacement.

Key Features

• Part number: 22505
• Radiator coolant hose for the lower cooling circuit
• Molded hose construction for application-specific routing
• EPDM and plastic material construction
• Modular hose design with one branch
• End 1 inside diameter: 1.5 in. (38 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 1.5 in. (38 mm)
• End 3 inside diameter: 0.75 in.
• Centerline length: 18.81 in. / 19 in. / 478 mm
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings

Detailed Description

Gates 22505 is a molded radiator coolant hose engineered for lower hose routing on select Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable applications. Its molded shape and branch configuration help match the original cooling-system path, which is important when replacing a hose that must clear surrounding engine components and maintain proper coolant flow. This part cross-references Dayco 22505 for the same application.

Compatible With 1997-2007 Ford Taurus, lower; 1997-2005 Mercury Sable, lower; and 2001 Ford Sable, lower with 12-valve engine. If you are searching for a Ford Taurus lower radiator coolant hose or a Mercury Sable molded coolant hose replacement, Gates 22505 is built around those exact fitment requirements.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or aged lower radiator hose
• Softening, swelling, or collapse in the coolant hose under heat and pressure
• Poor fitment from a universal hose that does not follow OE routing
• Branch hose damage on modular cooling-system assemblies
• Cooling-system service needs on Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, engine configuration, and lower hose routing before installation. Compare the original hose shape, branch location, and end diameters to confirm the replacement matches the existing cooling-system layout. Inspect adjoining clamps, radiator necks, and engine connections for wear or corrosion before installing the new hose.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier in modular coolant hose assemblies, and this hose is manufactured to application-specific specifications that mirror OE-style component placement and routing. The molded design supports accurate replacement on the listed Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable applications.