Gates 23010 HVAC Heater Hose - Reservoir To Splice

Gates 23010 Molded Heater Hose Overview

Gates 23010 is a molded coolant hose built for heater and other coolant routing applications that require an OEM-style shape and fit. This EPDM hose is formed to match the original routing used on select Ford, Mercury, and related platforms, helping restore proper coolant flow without custom bending.

Compatible with 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, reservoir to splice; 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle, reservoir to splice; and 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, reservoir to splice.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose line
• Part number: 23010
• Material: EPDM for coolant-system service
• Molded construction for factory-style routing
• End inside diameter: 1 in. / 25 mm at both ends
• Centerline length: 17.9 in. / 455 mm
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct replacement style for reservoir-to-splice heater hose routing

Product Details

Gates 23010 is part of the Gates Molded Coolant Hose product line, which covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant hose applications with OEM-quality specifications. For buyers searching for a 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred heater hose, 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle coolant hose, or 2005-2007 Mercury Montego reservoir-to-splice hose, this molded EPDM design provides the correct formed shape for the listed applications. This part cross-references Continental 62334 for the same application.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or softened heater hose material
• Coolant seepage at a worn hose section
• Improper routing from a previous repair
• Kinked or collapsed hose shape
• Loss of heater circuit flow caused by hose deterioration

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and reservoir-to-splice routing before installation. Compare the original hose shape, end diameters, and centerline length to the removed part to confirm proper alignment. Inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and nearby coolant components for wear or contamination before refilling and bleeding the cooling system.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for the listed applications. The molded design and EPDM construction support accurate replacement of the original heater hose routing on compatible Ford and Mercury vehicles.