Gates 22562 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper

Gates 22562 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 22562 molded coolant hose is a direct-fit upper radiator coolant hose for select Ford, Jaguar, and Lincoln applications. Built with EPDM and plastic construction, it follows the molded shape needed for proper routing in the engine bay and supports OE-style fitment for the cooling system.

Compatible with 2002 Ford Thunderbird, upper; 2000-2002 Jaguar S-Type, upper; and 2000-2002 Lincoln LS, upper, this Gates 22562 hose is made for vehicles that require a molded coolant hose with integrated branch design.

Key Features

• Part number: Gates 22562
• Molded radiator coolant hose for upper cooling system routing
• EPDM and plastic construction for coolant service applications
• OE-style molded profile for application-specific fitment
• Branch quantity: 1
• Modular hose design with integrated branch component
• End inside diameters: 1.45 in. / 37 mm at both ends
• Centerline length: 15.49 in. / 393 mm
• Fits Ford Thunderbird, Jaguar S-Type, and Lincoln LS upper hose locations

Product Details

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are built around application-specific routing and OE-style integrated components. For this part, the molded shape and branch configuration help match the original hose layout used on the 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2000-2002 Jaguar S-Type, and 2000-2002 Lincoln LS. The Gates 22562 is a practical replacement when the original upper radiator hose has aged, softened, cracked, or no longer maintains proper coolant flow path.

This part cross-references Dayco 72178 for the same application.

Common Cooling System Issues It Can Address

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or deteriorated upper hose
• Softening, swelling, or collapse of the original hose material
• Poor hose routing after removal of a damaged molded hose
• Loss of proper coolant circulation through the upper radiator connection
• Fitment problems caused by using a generic straight hose instead of a molded replacement

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose routing, branch orientation, and end diameters before installation. Compare the original hose to the Gates 22562 to confirm the molded shape matches the vehicle’s cooling layout. Inspect adjoining clamps, necks, and coolant connections for wear or corrosion before reassembly, and refill the cooling system with the correct coolant after installation.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier of modular coolant hose assemblies, and this hose is manufactured to follow application-specific OE-style requirements for the listed vehicles.