Gates 23049 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates Molded Coolant Hose for Mustang

The Gates 23049 molded coolant hose is built for specific vehicle applications and follows OEM-style routing and component placement. It is a direct-fit radiator coolant hose for the lower cooling circuit on 2005-2010 Ford Mustang models.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are engineered around application-specific fitment, with integrated features that mirror original equipment layouts where required. For the Ford Mustang, this hose is shaped to match the factory cooling system path and connection points.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates
• Part number: 23049
• Part type: radiator coolant hose
• Brand line: Molded Coolant Hose
• Fits 2005-2010 Ford Mustang, lower
• EPDM and plastic construction
• Molded design for factory-style routing
• Branch configuration with one branch
• No spring included
• Centerline length: 17.3 in. (439 mm)
• End 1 inside diameter: 1.47 in. (37 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 1.47 in. (37 mm)
• End 3 inside diameter: 0.99 in.

Product Details

The Gates 23049 lower radiator coolant hose is made for 2005-2010 Ford Mustang applications that require a molded hose with branch routing. Its EPDM and plastic construction supports the shape and connection geometry needed in the engine cooling system. This part number is also referenced as 23049 in Gates listings and cross-references Dayco 72292 and Anchor 9714 for the same application.

As part of the Gates Molded Coolant Hose line, this hose reflects the brand’s focus on application-specific cooling hoses that follow OE-style dimensions and integrated features. For Mustang owners replacing a worn lower coolant hose, Gates 23049 provides the correct molded layout for the factory cooling path.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or aged lower radiator hose
• Softening, swelling, or collapse in the cooling hose
• Improper hose routing after a previous repair
• Loss of cooling-system sealing at the hose ends
• Fitment issues caused by using a universal hose instead of an OE-style molded hose

Installation Notes

Verify the lower hose routing, end diameters, and branch layout against the original part before installation. Inspect adjoining fittings, clamps, and mating surfaces for wear or corrosion, and replace any damaged components as needed. Confirm the hose is seated fully and routed without twist or tension so the cooling system can maintain proper flow.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier of modular coolant hose assemblies, and this molded hose is manufactured to application-specific specifications for the listed Ford Mustang fitment.