Gates HVAC Heater Hose P/N:12389
Keep coolant moving to and from your heater core with the GATES heater hose (P/N 52016), a premium modular coolant hose engineered to fit specific applications. It installs as a direct-fit replacement for the 2013-2019 Ford Explorer and 2015-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, and is cataloged for the HEATER (UPPER) and HEATER (LOWER) positions. This GATES hvac heater hose is manufactured with OEM-exact hose components such as quick connects and branch connectors.
Gates recommends installing new clamps each time a new coolant hose is fitted. Do not use for fuel or oil transfer applications. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full engine list.
Interchange: DB5Z 8B081 A
DB5Z8B081A · R16810
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Does this heater hose fit my 2013-2019 Ford Explorer?
Yes, it's a direct-fit replacement for the 2013-2019 Ford Explorer and the 2015-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact engine.
What position does P/N 52016 cover?
It's cataloged for the HEATER (UPPER) and HEATER (LOWER) positions, routing coolant to and from the heater core.
What is this heater hose made of?
An EPDM tube with synthetic fiber knit reinforcement and a heat-, ozone-, and chemical coolant-resistant EPDM cover.
Should I replace the clamps when installing this hose?
Yes. Gates recommends installing new clamps each time a new coolant hose is installed.
Can I use this hose for fuel or oil lines?
No. Gates cautions against using it for fuel or oil transfer applications; it is intended for engine coolant only.
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WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.