Rein CHR0798 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower or Upper

OE-Style Upper Radiator Hose for Ford and Lincoln

The Rein CHR0798 radiator coolant hose is a standard replacement upper hose for select Ford and Lincoln vehicles. It is built to match OE hose dimensions and routing, including the branch size and thermoplastic quick-connect fitment used on the original assembly.

Compatible With 2010-2016 Lincoln MKS, upper, and select Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, and Lincoln MKT upper hose applications. The Rein CHR0798 is a direct-fit cooling system hose for drivers replacing a worn, cracked, or leaking radiator hose on these vehicles.

Key Features

• OE-quality radiator coolant hose for European-vehicle engineering standards
• Direct replacement for the original upper hose and hose assembly
• Black standard replacement hose construction
• Matches original branch size and shape for proper routing
• Thermoplastic quick-connect fittings follow OEM-style connection points
• Cross-references Ford AA5Z8260A for the same application

Detailed Description

Rein CHR0798 is a radiator coolant hose designed for upper cooling system routing on 2010-2016 Lincoln MKS, 2010-2012 Ford Flex, 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKT, plus 2013 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Taurus, and 2013 Lincoln MKT applications noted for early-production fitment. Rein Automotive builds this hose to mirror the original hose assembly in size, shape, and connection style, helping maintain proper coolant flow and factory-style fitment. The hose measures 37.34 mm at End 1 and 31.75 mm at End 2, making it a direct replacement choice when servicing the upper radiator hose on these Ford and Lincoln models. Part number CHR0798 is a practical OE-style solution for cooling system repair, and CHR0798 is the reference to use when matching the correct upper hose configuration.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a cracked upper radiator hose
• Repairing coolant leaks at the hose or quick-connect end
• Restoring proper coolant circulation after hose deterioration
• Addressing soft, swollen, or heat-aged hose material
• Correcting fitment issues from a mismatched replacement hose

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, model, and upper hose position before ordering. This hose is listed for specific Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKT, and Lincoln MKS applications, including early-production 2013 models noted in the fitment data. Inspect mating connections, clamps, and adjacent cooling components before installation, and confirm the hose routing matches the original assembly.

Quality Assurance

Rein Automotive positions this hose as an OE-quality replacement built to original-equipment dimensions and connection style for the listed applications. The design focus is factory-style fit and consistent cooling system service on the specified Ford and Lincoln vehicles.