Gates 24500 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 24500 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 24500 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built for specific vehicle applications, with an OE-style molded shape and integrated modular construction. It is made from EPDM and plastic for use in the cooling system on 1999-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty models with a stripped chassis.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are application-specific and follow OEM-style design details, including molded routing and integrated components where required. This helps maintain proper coolant flow and factory-style hose fitment on the Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty lower hose application.

Key Features

• Part number: 24500
• Radiator coolant hose for lower cooling system routing
• EPDM and plastic construction
• Molded design for application-specific routing
• Centerline length: 41.3 in. (1049 mm)
• End 1 inside diameter: 1.75 in. (44 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 1.75 in. (44 mm)
• Branch quantity: 2
• Modular hose design with molded branches

Detailed Description

Gates 24500 is a molded radiator coolant hose engineered for the lower position on select Ford Super Duty trucks. It uses EPDM and plastic construction and follows a modular hose layout with molded branches to match the routing and connection points used in the original cooling system design. This makes it a direct-fit style replacement for 1999-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty and 1999-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty stripped chassis applications. This part number 24500 is also referenced for the same application under Bosch 17148.

For buyers searching for a 1999-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty lower radiator coolant hose or a 1999-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty lower molded coolant hose, Gates 24500 provides the correct application-specific dimensions and molded configuration. The hose includes two 1.75-inch ends, two 0.75-inch branch ends, and a 41.3-inch centerline length.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or aged lower radiator hose
• Improper hose routing caused by a deformed or collapsed hose
• Cooling system service needs on Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty trucks
• Fitment issues when replacing a molded OE-style coolant hose
• Loss of coolant flow due to hose deterioration in the lower cooling circuit

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle is a 1999-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty or 1999-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty with stripped chassis before ordering. Confirm the lower hose routing, end diameters, and molded branch layout against the original part before installation. Inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and cooling system components for wear or damage during service.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier in modular coolant hose assemblies, and this hose is built to application-specific OE-style requirements for the listed Ford Super Duty fitments.