Motorcraft Tubes and Lines are engineered to provide superior performance and reliability. Each design undergoes rigorous lab and real world tests to ensure long life and optimum performance under harsh operating conditions.
Features & Benefits
- High quality materials are used to help withstand vibration, extreme temperatures and harsh chemicals as well as cracks, damage and leakage
- Must pass tests for resistance to static and dynamic pressure, burst pressure and temperature extremes
- Burst testing subjects the lines to over 1,750 PSI to help ensure hose and fittings integrity when subjected to high temperatures
- Vibration tested to detect unwanted resonance noises
- Must pass 1,000 hour leak tests to help ensure corrosion resistance
- Flexible tube sections are reinforced with braided polyester for added strength
- Foam insulators help protect against chafing and possible under hood rattles
- Hard lines are pre bent to fit and mounting brackets are included, where applicable
 Signs it is Time to Replace Your Heater Hose(s) Prevent system contamination and coolant leaks that could cause your engine to overheat by checking for these common signs of Heater Hose damage / failure:
| INTERNAL DAMAGE |
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Soft / mushy hose ends, usually about 2 inches from the clamp.
 Internally Damaged Hose |
| LEAKAGE |
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Moisture, drips or coolant bleed marks on or around the hose clamps, connectors or hose.
 Leaking Hose |
| HEAT DAMAGE |
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Slight swelling, or a hardened, glossy cover that is covered with cracks.
 Heat Damaged Hose |
| OZONE DAMAGE |
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Tiny, parallel cracks in the cover, usually at hose bends.
 Ozone Damaged Hose |
| ABRASION DAMAGE |
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Rubbing marks on, or damage to the hose cover.
 Abrasion Damaged Hose |
| OIL CONTAMINATION |
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Soft or spongy to the touch - bulges and swelling are readily apparent.
 Oil Contaminated Hose |
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