Gates 06-10 Ford Explorer V-6 4.0L Upper Molded Coolant Hose

This is the upper molded coolant hose for your 2006-2010 Ford Explorer with the 4.0L V-6 engine. It connects your engine's thermostat housing to the radiator, allowing coolant to circulate and keep your engine from overheating. Over time, these hoses can crack, swell, or become brittle, leading to leaks and potential engine damage.

Gates makes this hose using a molded design that follows the exact contours of your engine bay. This ensures a clean installation and prevents kinks or stress points that can happen with universal hose sections. It's built with reinforced rubber to handle the heat and pressure cycles your cooling system experiences, helping to maintain consistent engine temperature.

When replacing a coolant hose, it's a good idea to check the condition of the other hoses in your system and consider replacing them at the same time, especially if they are original. Make sure to use the correct type of coolant specified for your Explorer.