Gates 22179 lower radiator coolant hose for the 1995-1997 Ford Contour 4-cylinder 2.0L and other vehicles carries engine coolant between the engine and the radiator. This Gates coolant hose is a modular, molded assembly.
- Gates Modular Coolant Hose design with integrated hose branches
- Materials engineered to resist collapse under vacuum
- Engineered to resist electrochemical degradation, the leading cause of hose failure
- EPDM tube with synthetic fiber knit reinforcement and a heat-, ozone- and chemical coolant-resistant EPDM cover
- Meets SAE 20R3 EC Class D1 under 25 mm (1 in.) ID and SAE 20R4 EC Class D1 at 25 mm (1 in.) ID and over
- Temperature range of -40 °F to +257 °F (-40 °C to +125 °C)
Quick facts
- Part: Gates 22179 radiator coolant hose
- Fits: 1995-1997 Ford Contour 4-cylinder 2.0L and other vehicles
- Position: Lower
- Material: EPDM, plastic
- Condition: New
Coolant seeping at a hose end, a cracked or swollen hose, or a falling coolant level can mean this hose is worn, though a failing thermostat or radiator cap can be behind the same signs. Check the coolant level only when the engine is cool.
Fits
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1995-1997 Ford Contour 4-cylinder 2.0L, the 1995-1997 Mercury Mystique 4-cylinder 2.0L and the 1995 Ford Mystique 4-cylinder 2.0L. The 1995-1997 Ford Contour 4-cylinder 2.0L takes one hose, and so does each of the others.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Lower
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Centerline length: 369 mm (14.53 in)
- End 1 inside diameter: 32 mm (1.26 in)
- End 2 inside diameter: 43 mm (1.69 in)
- Branches: 3, each 15 mm (0.61 in) inside diameter
Build and materials
- Construction: molded, modular
- Material: EPDM, plastic
- Contains spring: No
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Turkey
In the box
One radiator coolant hose with its modular branches.
Installation notes
- Replace the clamps each time a new coolant hose is installed.
- Do not use this hose for fuel or oil transfer.
Interchange: KM-2912
96BB 8286 BA · 96BB 8286 BB · F5RZ 8286 B · 26293X · 71835 · E71835 · 62220 · 8839
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
26293X, 22179, 71835, E71835, 96BB 8286 BA, 96BB 8286 BB, F5RZ 8286 B, 62220, KM-2912, 8839
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Gates radiator coolant hose right for the 1995-1997 Mercury Mystique 4-cylinder 2.0L?
Yes. Gates 22179 is a lower hose listed for the 1995-1997 Mercury Mystique 4-cylinder 2.0L, and that car takes one.
Is the Gates molded coolant hose 22179 made of EPDM?
Yes. The tube and cover are EPDM with synthetic fiber knit reinforcement, and the cover resists heat, ozone and chemical coolant.
What size are the ends on this Gates lower radiator hose?
On Gates 22179, end 1 is 32 mm (1.26 in) and end 2 is 43 mm (1.69 in) inside diameter. The three branch ends are 15 mm (0.61 in) each, and the centerline length is 369 mm (14.53 in).
Should I replace the clamps when installing a new coolant hose like the 22179?
Yes. New clamps go on each time a new coolant hose is installed, and this hose is not for fuel or oil transfer.
What temperature range and standards does this coolant hose meet?
It handles -40 °F to +257 °F (-40 °C to +125 °C). It meets SAE 20R3 EC Class D1 under 25 mm (1 in.) ID and SAE 20R4 EC Class D1 at 25 mm (1 in.) ID and over.
