5.0 Explorer lower radiator hoses- cannot locate

[zee1b]

Hey everyone,
Hope that everyone has had a great weekend!! I am search of lower radiator hose for our 1996 Eddie Bauer 5.0 Explorer. From the factory my Explorer has an oil cooler that screw into the block. There are two hoses and if anyone has the part numbers for them it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You in advance,
Chuck

 

[Fix4Dirt]

dont say has had!! dont remind me monday is tomorrow, still 5 here! that being said, think i found one... still lookin for the other

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[Fix4Dirt]

is this the second hose? its listed as overflow hose. on ym site, i cant find another hose on the lower side. just the upper/lower, and this F0TZ-8075-A New OEM Ford Hose F0TZ8075A | eBay

 

[zee1b]

dont say has had!! dont remind me monday is tomorrow, still 5 here! that being said, think i found one... still lookin for the other

More Information for GATES 22311

Sorry about the has had bit-lol Thanks

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Sorry about the has had bit-lol Thanks

no worries now its almost monday... argh!!! one day closer to final exams!

 

[410Fortune]

You may consider ditching the oil cooler if you plan to keep this truck for a long time

The 96-97 5.0 had the oil cooler in the lower rad hose, they are a failure point and can mix water w oil when they go bad. Ford did away with it in 97.5-2001 and so do I anytime a 96 comes through the shop.

You can use the oil filter mount and lower hose from a 98-01 to remove it

The lower hose from oil cooler to radiator is available at just about any parts store or online, the upper short hose from oil cooler to waterpump is no longer available you will have to “trim to fit”’
It is very likely that a hose for a 98-01 can be cut into two pieces and used for your application, I have not done this, but in theory it should work.
Getting that little hose on and off is fun use Vaseline and some screwdrivers, helps to remove the fan and shroud