Gates 22540 Radiator Coolant Hose - Heater To Intake Manifold

Gates 22540 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 22540 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 for use in the coolant circuit where a formed hose shape is required.

This Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is engineered for application-specific fitment and follows the layout of original equipment assemblies, including molded branches and other integrated components where applicable. For this part, the branch-style modular hose design supports the heater-to-intake-manifold routing used on select Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models.

Key Features

• Part number: 22540
• Radiator coolant hose for heater-to-intake-manifold routing
• EPDM and plastic construction
• Molded hose shape for specific underhood routing
• Modular hose design with one branch
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• OE-style fitment for select Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator applications

Application Details

Fits 1997-1999 Ford Expedition, Heater To Intake Manifold. Fits 1998-1999 Lincoln Navigator, Heater To Intake Manifold. These applications note use with auxiliary heater equipment and require re-use of the existing flow restrictor.

Gates 22540 is a direct-fit style molded coolant hose for vehicles that need the correct formed shape and branch layout to maintain factory-style coolant routing. It is a practical replacement for aging hoses that have softened, cracked, or lost their original contour. This part cross-references Dayco 22540 for the same application.

What This Hose Helps Address

• Coolant leaks from cracked or deteriorated hose material
• Improper hose routing caused by a collapsed or misshaped hose
• Loss of heater circuit flow due to a damaged branch hose
• Fitment issues when a straight universal hose will not match the factory path
• Service replacement for heater-to-intake-manifold coolant connections

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s heater-to-intake-manifold routing before installation and compare the molded shape, branch location, and end sizes to the removed hose. Re-use the existing flow restrictor as noted in the fitment data, and inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and coolant passages for wear or contamination before refilling the system.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized automotive aftermarket supplier with a molded coolant hose line built around application-specific OE-style construction. The 22540 follows the brand’s modular coolant hose approach for vehicles that require formed routing and integrated branch geometry.