Details

• Brand:

  

  

• SKU:

  JL3Z-8260-A

• Positions: Upper
• Other Names:

  Hose Radiator, KM5556

• Description:

  This is a genuine Ford upper radiator coolant hose, catalogued under base number 8260, fitted to the 5.0L V8 cooling system in the F-150. The upper radiator hose carries hot coolant from the engine's thermostat outlet to the top of the radiator, where heat is shed before the coolant returns to the engine, making it a key flow path in the cooling circuit. The molded hose is shaped to clear surrounding components and to mate correctly with the engine outlet and radiator inlet using the factory routing and clamp positions. Owners replace this hose when it is cracked, swollen, soft, leaking at a connection, or weeping coolant from age and heat cycling, since a failed upper hose can cause rapid coolant loss and engine overheating. Because the hose is molded to a specific shape for this application, Ford supplies it as a complete formed hose rather than a generic length. Built to Ford specifications, it matches the original bends, diameters, and end configurations for a direct fit using the factory clamps and routing without modification. Fitment covers the 5.0L V8 F-150 across the 18-20 production span. Confirm the engine and existing part number against the Ford catalog before ordering, and refill and bleed the cooling system following the published procedure after installation to avoid air pockets that can cause overheating.

• Applications: 5.0L.

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