Gates 23180 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 23180 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 23180 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built for specific OE-style applications in the cooling system. It uses EPDM and plastic construction and follows a molded, modular design with integrated branch routing for a precise fit on select Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute models.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are part of the brand’s modular coolant hose line, which focuses on application-specific routing and OE-style integrated components such as branches, connectors, sensors, and restrictors where required by the vehicle design.

Key Features

• Part number: 23180
• Radiator coolant hose for the cooling system
• Molded hose design for application-specific routing
• EPDM and plastic construction
• Modular hose with 2 branches
• Lower hose position for listed vehicle applications
• End sizes include 35 mm, 34 mm, and 15 mm connections

Detailed Product Description

This Gates 23180 coolant hose is engineered for direct replacement use on select 2001-2004 Ford Escape lower hose applications and 2003-2004 Mazda Tribute lower hose applications. The molded shape helps match the original routing path, while the modular branch layout supports the factory-style hose configuration used on these vehicles. If you are searching for a 2001-2004 Ford Escape lower radiator hose or a 2003-2004 Mazda Tribute molded coolant hose, this part number is the relevant OE-style replacement.

This part cross-references Continental 62525 and Dayco 73139 for the same application.

What This Hose Helps Address

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or aged radiator hose
• Softening, swelling, or deterioration of the original hose material
• Improper hose routing caused by a damaged molded hose
• Cooling system service needs on a Ford Escape or Mazda Tribute
• Replacement of a lower molded coolant hose with OE-style fitment

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and lower hose routing before installation. Compare the hose shape, branch locations, and end diameters to the original part to confirm fitment on the Ford Escape or Mazda Tribute application. Inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and cooling system surfaces for wear or corrosion before installing the new hose. Refill and bleed the cooling system according to the vehicle service procedure after installation.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized supplier in the automotive aftermarket cooling hose segment, and this molded coolant hose is built to application-specific specifications that follow OE-style design requirements for the listed vehicles.