Gates 52063 Engine Coolant Bypass Hose

Gates 52063 Molded Coolant Hose

The Gates 52063 molded coolant hose is an OE-style engine coolant bypass hose built for precise routing and dependable coolant transfer. It is made from EPDM and formed to match the original hose shape for select Ford and Lincoln applications.

Compatible with 2017-2020 Ford F-150, 2018-2022 Ford Expedition, and 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, this molded coolant hose supports factory-style fitment for bypass cooling service. The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is engineered for upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant hose applications where an exact molded shape matters.

Key Features

• Part number: 52063
• EPDM construction for coolant-system use
• 1.45 in. inside diameter at both ends
• 6.5 in. centerline length
• No spring included
• OE-quality molded shape for bypass hose routing
• Cross-reference: F11608, HL3Z 8K576 A

Product Details

This Gates molded coolant hose is shaped to follow the original bypass hose path, helping maintain proper coolant flow and secure routing in the engine bay. The 52063 application coverage includes Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator models listed above, making it a direct-fit replacement for vehicles that require this specific molded bypass hose configuration. Gates positions this molded coolant hose line as a broad replacement solution for common cooling-system hose needs, with OEM-quality specifications intended to match factory dimensions and form.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or leaking coolant bypass hose
• Soft, swollen, or heat-aged EPDM hose material
• Improper hose routing from a previous replacement
• Coolant seepage at the hose connection points
• Cooling-system service on a Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, or Lincoln Navigator

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the mating tubes, clamps, and nearby cooling components before installation. Confirm the hose follows the original routing and that both 1.45 in. ends seat fully on the connection points. Drain coolant as needed before removal, and verify there are no kinks or twists after installation.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for the listed applications. The molded design and EPDM material support consistent fitment for cooling-system replacement work on the specified Ford and Lincoln vehicles.