Gates 24681 Radiator Coolant Hose - Heater (Lower)

Gates Molded Coolant Hose for Ford E-Series

Gates Part Number 24681 is a molded radiator coolant hose built for specific Ford E-Series heater circuit applications. It follows OEM-style routing and integrates the required connector and flow control features for a direct-fit replacement on listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Gates Molded Coolant Hose, Part Number 24681
• EPDM, plastic, and steel construction for coolant system service
• Molded hose shape for factory-style routing
• Female quick connector included in the hose assembly
• Integrated flow restrictor for the specified application
• One quick-connect fitting
• Centerline length: 26 in. (660 mm)
• End inside diameters: 0.76 in. / 19 mm and 0.75 in. / 19 mm

Product Details

This Gates molded coolant hose is part of the Molded Coolant Hose line, which is built for application-specific fitment and OE-style component integration. Gates designs these modular coolant hoses to match the original routing and functional requirements of the vehicle, including branches, quick-connectors, sensors, and restrictors where the application calls for them. Part 24681 is a radiator coolant hose assembly for the heater (lower) position on select Ford E-150, E-250, E-350 Super Duty, Econoline Van, Econoline Wagon, and related E-Series models.

Fits 2005-2014 Ford E-150, heater (lower). Fits 2005-2014 Ford E-250, heater (lower). Fits 2005-2016 Ford E-350 Super Duty, heater (lower). Fits 2010-2014 Ford Econoline Van, heater (lower). Fits 2010-2014 Ford Econoline Wagon, heater (lower). Fits 2007-2008 Ford E-150 Econoline, heater (lower). Fits 2007-2008 Ford E-350 Econoline, heater (lower). Fits 2005-2006 Ford Econoline, heater (lower). Fits 2005 Ford E-150 Club Wagon, heater (lower). Fits 2005 Ford E-350 Club Wagon, heater (lower). Fits 2019 Ford E-350 Super Duty, heater (lower).

This part cross-references Carlson 17334 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Cracked or softened lower heater hose replacement
• Coolant seepage at the hose body or connector
• Damaged quick-connect interface on the heater circuit
• Restricted coolant flow caused by a worn internal restrictor
• Incorrect hose routing after prior repair work

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, model, and heater (lower) hose routing before installation. Confirm the hose end diameters and quick-connector style match the original part, and inspect mating fittings for wear, corrosion, or debris before connecting the new hose. This hose is specified for vehicles without auxiliary heater/A.C. prep pack.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized automotive aftermarket supplier with a focus on modular coolant hose assemblies that mirror OE-style application requirements. Part 24681 is manufactured to the listed specifications for the confirmed Ford E-Series fitments.