Gates 12551 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater (Upper)
Gates 12551 Molded Heater Hose Overview
The Gates 12551 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose formed for tight engine bay routing. It is built from EPDM and is shaped to match the factory path used on select Ford Fusion heater applications.
Compatible with 2013-2020 Ford Fusion heater (upper) applications, this molded hose supports coolant, water, and air transfer needs and is also approved for marine use. The Gates Molded Heater Hose line focuses on factory-molded fitment for smaller, tighter-fitting engine compartments.
Key Features
- Gates Molded Heater Hose, part number 12551
- EPDM construction for heater and coolant service
- Factory-molded shape for OE-style routing
- End I.D. sizes: .625 in. (16 mm) and .72 in. (18 mm)
- Centerline length: 19.7 in. (500 mm)
- Approved for coolant, water, air, and marine applications
Product Details
This molded heater hose is built for the upper heater circuit on Ford Fusion models from 2013 through 2020. The formed profile helps match the original hose path in compact engine compartments, reducing the need to force a straight hose into a curved routing. If you are replacing a worn or leaking Ford Fusion heater hose, Gates 12551 provides the correct molded layout for the application.
This part cross-references BBB Industries 13551 and Carlson 12551 for the same application.
Common Problems This Hose Can Address
- Coolant seepage from a cracked or aged heater hose
- Softening, swelling, or collapse in the hose body
- Poor routing caused by a hose that no longer holds its molded shape
- Restricted heater flow from internal hose deterioration
- Service replacement for a Ford Fusion upper heater hose
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the hose routing against the original Ford Fusion upper heater hose before installation. Check the end diameters and molded bends against the vehicle connection points, and inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and coolant passages for wear or corrosion. After installation, refill and bleed the cooling system according to factory service procedures.
Quality Assurance
Gates manufactures this molded heater hose as an OE-style replacement for compact engine bay applications. The EPDM construction and factory-molded design support consistent fitment for the specified Ford Fusion heater hose application.
Gates 12551 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater (Upper)
Gates 12551 Molded Heater Hose Overview
The Gates 12551 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose formed for tight engine bay routing. It is built from EPDM and is shaped to match the factory path used on select Ford Fusion heater applications.
Compatible with 2013-2020 Ford Fusion heater (upper) applications, this molded hose supports coolant, water, and air transfer needs and is also approved for marine use. The Gates Molded Heater Hose line focuses on factory-molded fitment for smaller, tighter-fitting engine compartments.
Key Features
- Gates Molded Heater Hose, part number 12551
- EPDM construction for heater and coolant service
- Factory-molded shape for OE-style routing
- End I.D. sizes: .625 in. (16 mm) and .72 in. (18 mm)
- Centerline length: 19.7 in. (500 mm)
- Approved for coolant, water, air, and marine applications
Product Details
This molded heater hose is built for the upper heater circuit on Ford Fusion models from 2013 through 2020. The formed profile helps match the original hose path in compact engine compartments, reducing the need to force a straight hose into a curved routing. If you are replacing a worn or leaking Ford Fusion heater hose, Gates 12551 provides the correct molded layout for the application.
This part cross-references BBB Industries 13551 and Carlson 12551 for the same application.
Common Problems This Hose Can Address
- Coolant seepage from a cracked or aged heater hose
- Softening, swelling, or collapse in the hose body
- Poor routing caused by a hose that no longer holds its molded shape
- Restricted heater flow from internal hose deterioration
- Service replacement for a Ford Fusion upper heater hose
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the hose routing against the original Ford Fusion upper heater hose before installation. Check the end diameters and molded bends against the vehicle connection points, and inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and coolant passages for wear or corrosion. After installation, refill and bleed the cooling system according to factory service procedures.
Quality Assurance
Gates manufactures this molded heater hose as an OE-style replacement for compact engine bay applications. The EPDM construction and factory-molded design support consistent fitment for the specified Ford Fusion heater hose application.
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Gates 12551 Molded Heater Hose Overview
The Gates 12551 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose formed for tight engine bay routing. It is built from EPDM and is shaped to match the factory path used on select Ford Fusion heater applications.
Compatible with 2013-2020 Ford Fusion heater (upper) applications, this molded hose supports coolant, water, and air transfer needs and is also approved for marine use. The Gates Molded Heater Hose line focuses on factory-molded fitment for smaller, tighter-fitting engine compartments.
Key Features
- Gates Molded Heater Hose, part number 12551
- EPDM construction for heater and coolant service
- Factory-molded shape for OE-style routing
- End I.D. sizes: .625 in. (16 mm) and .72 in. (18 mm)
- Centerline length: 19.7 in. (500 mm)
- Approved for coolant, water, air, and marine applications
Product Details
This molded heater hose is built for the upper heater circuit on Ford Fusion models from 2013 through 2020. The formed profile helps match the original hose path in compact engine compartments, reducing the need to force a straight hose into a curved routing. If you are replacing a worn or leaking Ford Fusion heater hose, Gates 12551 provides the correct molded layout for the application.
This part cross-references BBB Industries 13551 and Carlson 12551 for the same application.
Common Problems This Hose Can Address
- Coolant seepage from a cracked or aged heater hose
- Softening, swelling, or collapse in the hose body
- Poor routing caused by a hose that no longer holds its molded shape
- Restricted heater flow from internal hose deterioration
- Service replacement for a Ford Fusion upper heater hose
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the hose routing against the original Ford Fusion upper heater hose before installation. Check the end diameters and molded bends against the vehicle connection points, and inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and coolant passages for wear or corrosion. After installation, refill and bleed the cooling system according to factory service procedures.
Quality Assurance
Gates manufactures this molded heater hose as an OE-style replacement for compact engine bay applications. The EPDM construction and factory-molded design support consistent fitment for the specified Ford Fusion heater hose application.
