Gates 24408 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates Lower Radiator Hose for Ford Explorer

The Gates 24408 molded coolant hose is a direct-fit lower radiator hose for select 2011-2018 Ford Explorer models. Built from EPDM and formed to OEM-quality specifications, it follows the factory routing needed for a clean replacement on the Ford Explorer cooling system.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products cover upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant hose applications. This line is built for replacement work where correct shape and fit matter, helping reduce the time spent sourcing a hose from the OE dealer.

Key Features

• Part number 24408
• Molded coolant hose for lower radiator hose service
• EPDM construction for cooling-system use
• 1.5 in. inside diameter at both ends
• 29.61 in. centerline length
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Formed to OEM-quality specifications

Detailed Description

Gates 24408 is a molded radiator coolant hose made for lower hose replacement on the Ford Explorer. It is listed for 2011-2018 Ford Explorer, lower, with notes for W/O P.T.O. and W/O Oil Cooler. The molded shape supports the original hose path, which is important when replacing a lower coolant hose in a tight engine bay. If you are sourcing a Ford Explorer lower radiator hose or a Gates 24408 replacement hose, this part matches the application details provided for the vehicle.

This Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is built around application-specific fitment and OE-style dimensions. The 1.5-inch end diameters and 29.61-inch centerline length help identify the hose for the correct cooling-system routing on the Ford Explorer. This part cross-references Continental 66619 for the same application.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or aged lower radiator hose material
• Coolant leaks at the hose body or connection points
• Incorrect hose routing after a previous repair
• Softening, swelling, or deterioration from heat and coolant exposure
• Cooling-system service on a Ford Explorer with the listed configuration

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle is a 2011-2018 Ford Explorer, lower application with W/O P.T.O. and W/O Oil Cooler before installation. Compare the molded shape, end diameters, and centerline length to the removed hose before transfer. Inspect clamps, mating tubes, and nearby cooling-system components for wear or residue before installing the new hose. After installation, refill and bleed the cooling system according to factory service procedures and check for leaks at operating temperature.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for radiator hose replacement service. The Gates Molded Coolant Hose product line is positioned as a broad replacement source for common cooling-system hose applications, including the Ford Explorer lower hose listed here.