Gates 23542 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Lower Radiator Hose for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury

Gates 23542 is a molded coolant hose built for lower radiator hose applications on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It follows OEM-quality specifications and is shaped for direct replacement in the cooling system, including Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, Taurus X, and Mercury Sable applications.

Key Features

• Molded coolant hose for lower radiator hose service
• EPDM and plastic construction for cooling-system use
• 38 mm inside diameter at both ends
• 787 mm centerline length
• No spring, no modular sections, and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct replacement for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury cooling layouts

Product Details

This Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is built to match the shape and routing needed for specific upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant applications. Part number 23542 is a lower hose configuration with molded bends that help it follow the factory routing on vehicles such as the Ford Flex and Ford Taurus, along with Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT models. If you are replacing a worn lower radiator hose on a 2009-2019 Ford Flex or a 2009-2016 Lincoln MKS, Gates 23542 provides an OE-style replacement path without requiring a trip to the dealer for the same application.

This part cross-references Continental 66136 and Dayco 72488 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or aged lower radiator hose
• Softening, swelling, or collapse in the hose body
• Improper hose routing after a failed replacement
• Loss of coolant circulation caused by hose deterioration
• Cooling-system service on Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, Taurus X, and Mercury Sable models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s engine and cooling-system configuration before ordering, especially on Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT applications noted as without an oil cooler or without a police package. Inspect hose clamps, mating necks, and nearby coolant components during replacement. Drain coolant safely before removal, and confirm the hose follows the original routing before refilling and bleeding the system.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for the listed applications. Part number 23542 is part of Gates’ molded coolant hose line, which covers a broad range of replacement cooling-system needs.