Gates 24725 Radiator Coolant Hose - Heater (Upper)

Gates Molded Coolant Hose for Ford E-Series

Gates Part Number 24725 is a molded radiator coolant hose built for specific Ford E-Series heater return and upper heater applications. It follows OE-style routing with integrated modular features, including a branch and female quick-connect fittings, for a direct-fit replacement on supported vehicles.

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is engineered for application-specific cooling system service. This hose uses EPDM, plastic, and steel construction and is shaped to match the original hose path on Ford E-150, E-250, E-350 Super Duty, and Econoline models with the auxiliary heater and A/C preparation package.

Key Features

• Gates 24725 molded radiator coolant hose for select Ford E-Series vehicles
• Application-specific molded design for OE-style hose routing
• EPDM, plastic, and steel construction
• Modular hose design with one branch
• Includes 2 female quick-connect fittings
• Fits heater upper and heater return pipe applications on listed models
• Cross-references Dayco 87970 and Carlson 17368 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Gates molded coolant hose is built for Ford van cooling and heater circuit service where the original hose uses integrated connectors and branched routing. Part 24725 measures 15 mm inside diameter at the ends, with a molded centerline length of 15 in. 41 in., and is designed to match the factory-style layout used on supported E-Series and Econoline applications. Gates manufactures this modular coolant hose to align with OE specifications and the integrated components found in the original assembly.

Compatible With Ford E-150, Ford E-250, Ford E-350 Super Duty, Ford Econoline Van, Ford Econoline Wagon, Ford E-150 Econoline, Ford E-350 Econoline, Ford Econoline, Ford E-150 Club Wagon, and Ford E-350 Club Wagon in the listed heater upper or heater return pipe positions. Gates 24725 is a practical replacement when the original molded hose has aged, cracked, or developed connector-related leaks.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant leaks from a cracked molded heater hose
• Broken or worn quick-connect hose fittings
• Improper hose routing after OE hose failure
• Heat-related deterioration in the heater coolant circuit
• Loss of coolant flow through the upper heater return path

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s heater hose routing, auxiliary heater and A/C preparation package, and connector style before installation. Compare the original hose shape, branch location, and quick-connect ends to the new part before removing the old assembly. Inspect adjoining plastic fittings, clamps, and mating surfaces for wear or damage so the replacement seals correctly.

For fitment-focused searches, this part is commonly selected for Ford E-350 Super Duty heater return pipe service, Ford E-150 heater upper hose replacement, and Ford E-250 molded coolant hose applications. Part number 24725 should be matched to the vehicle’s original configuration before installation.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized automotive aftermarket supplier in modular coolant hose assemblies, and this hose is manufactured to follow application-specific OE-style requirements for supported Ford vehicles. The molded construction and integrated connector layout are intended to mirror the original cooling system design used on the listed applications.