Gates 23675 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower - Connector To Engine

Gates Molded Coolant Hose for Ford and Lincoln

Gates Part Number 23675 is a molded radiator coolant hose built for specific lower hose applications on select Ford and Lincoln vehicles. It follows OE-style routing and includes an integrated female quick connector for a direct-fit cooling system connection.

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is built around application-specific modular assemblies, using molded construction and integrated OE-style components where required. This hose uses EPDM, plastic, and steel materials to match the demands of modern engine cooling systems.

Key Features

• Part number 23675
• Molded radiator coolant hose with OE-style shape
• Integrated female quick connector
• EPDM, plastic, and steel construction
• 1.47 in. inside diameter at both ends
• 15.5 in. centerline length
• No spring included
• Modular hose design for specific cooling system routing

Detailed Description

This Gates molded coolant hose is engineered for lower hose routing from the connector to the engine on select Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKT, and Lincoln MKS applications. Part number 23675 is shaped to follow the original hose path and includes one quick-connect fitting for the factory-style connection point. It cross-references Dayco 72963 for the same application.

Use this hose when replacing a worn, cracked, leaking, or heat-damaged radiator coolant hose in the cooling system. The molded design helps maintain proper routing, while the modular construction supports vehicles that use integrated connectors rather than a simple straight hose.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant leaks at the lower hose connection
• Cracking or hardening from heat and age
• Collapsed or misshaped hose routing
• Damaged quick-connect interface at the engine side
• Cooling system seepage caused by worn OE-style hose assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s engine-side connector style before installation. This hose is listed for the lower position from the connector to the engine on 2010-2019 Ford Flex, 2013-2019 Ford Explorer, 2010-2019 Lincoln MKT, 2010-2016 Lincoln MKS, and 2010-2012 and 2018-2019 Ford Taurus; 2013-2017 Ford Taurus applications are listed without oil cooler. Confirm hose routing, connector engagement, and end diameters before service.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier in modular coolant hose assemblies, and this part is manufactured to application-specific OE-style requirements for the listed vehicles. Part number 23675 is built for direct replacement use in the specified cooling system positions.