Gates 22994 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper

Gates 22994 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 22994 molded coolant hose is an OE-style radiator hose built for upper coolant routing on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications. It uses EPDM construction and molded dimensions that match the original hose path for a direct replacement on vehicles such as the Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose is a replacement line focused on upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant hose applications with OEM-quality specifications. That makes it a practical choice when you need a formed radiator coolant hose that follows the factory routing without adapting a universal hose.

Key Features

• Part number: 22994
• Brand: Gates
• Brand line: Molded Coolant Hose
• Material: EPDM
• Molded design for factory-style hose routing
• 1.5 in. / 38 mm inside diameter at both ends
• 21.6 in. / 549 mm centerline length
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Upper coolant hose application

Detailed Product Description

This Gates radiator coolant hose is shaped to follow the original upper hose path and maintain proper coolant flow in the cooling system. The EPDM rubber construction is commonly used in engine cooling applications for resistance to heat and coolant exposure, while the molded profile helps match the vehicle’s factory layout. If you are replacing a worn or leaking upper hose on a Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, or Mercury Grand Marquis, Gates 22994 provides a direct-fit replacement reference for those applications.

This part cross-references Continental 62926 and Dayco 72287 for the same application.

What This Hose Helps Address

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or aged upper radiator hose
• Softening, swelling, or collapse of the original hose
• Improper hose routing after a previous repair
• Loss of coolant from a damaged molded hose section
• Cooling system service on Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, or Mercury Grand Marquis models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose routing and end diameters before installation. Inspect hose clamps, thermostat housing connections, radiator necks, and adjoining coolant components for wear or corrosion before installing the new hose. Drain coolant as needed, route the hose without twisting, and confirm that the hose sits naturally in the factory path after installation.

Fits 2003-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, Upper. Fits 2003-2011 Lincoln Town Car, Upper. Fits 2003-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis, Upper. Fits 2003 Ford Grand Marquis, Upper.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for the listed applications, with formed dimensions intended to match the original cooling system layout.