Gates 52526 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater (Lower) or Heater (Upper)

Overview

The Gates 52526 molded coolant hose is built for specific HVAC heater hose applications with OE-style integrated components. It uses EPDM and plastic construction and is shaped to match the routing and connection points required for the listed Ford applications.

Compatible With Ford F-150 and Ford Lobo heater hose applications, this molded hose supports direct replacement needs where the original hose includes molded branches or quick-connect features. The Gates 52526 is engineered for application-specific fitment and follows the same general design approach used in OEM-style modular coolant hose assemblies.

Key Features

• EPDM and plastic construction for coolant system use
• Molded hose shape for application-specific routing
• Female quick connector at one end
• Integrated OE-style design for modular coolant hose systems
• Built for heater hose service in listed Ford applications

Detailed Description

The Gates 52526 is a molded HVAC heater hose designed around specific vehicle requirements rather than a universal hose layout. Its 28-inch centerline length, 18 mm and 19 mm end inside diameters, and molded construction help it match the original routing used in the supported Ford F-150 and Ford Lobo applications. The hose also incorporates OE-style features such as a female quick connector and other integrated elements referenced by the manufacturer, making it suitable for replacement where the factory hose assembly uses molded connections and built-in components. This part number, 52526, is part of Gates’ Molded Coolant Hose line and is intended for heater hose service in the listed configurations.

This part cross-references Ford numbers F12153 and HL3Z 18472 E for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Cracked or leaking heater hose assemblies
• Damaged molded coolant hose routing
• Failed quick-connect hose connections
• Heat-related hose deterioration
• Loss of coolant flow through the heater circuit

Installation Notes

Verify the year, model, and heater hose position before ordering. This hose is application-specific and should be matched to the original routing, connector style, and end sizes. Confirm that the vehicle uses the same molded hose configuration and connector type as the original part number 52526.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a major aftermarket supplier in modular coolant hose assemblies and manufactures this hose to application-specific OE-style requirements. The 52526 part number is built to follow the essential integrated features used in the original hose design.