Radiator Hose, Picture.


SuperB

Board of Directors/Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Feb 8, 2006
954
South Florida
Trouble Radiator Hose and Picture.

Here is the Hose that blew off my GT as well as a few others that I know of.
Any GT mechanics should check the clamp on this hose at any service.
Owners should check the hose clamp as well, I gave mine a few twist more than the factory did, has not come off since.
It seems to me that the bend in the hose should have a greater diameter to reduce pressure, but for now, make sure it's tight.

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Hmmm, I uploaded a larger picture, not sure why it's so small here, but you can still make out the red arrow if you look close. Or go to http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=2/4408403542.jpg&s=x11

You'll need elbow screw driver or ratchet wrench, it's in a tough spot for a regular screw driver. You'll need a cold engine too, or you'll burn yourself.
 
Thanks, SuperB!
 
Very critical to check because coolant cn get on rear wheels causing an immediate loss of traction.

Yonkers (NY) Lincoln-Mercury-Ford I believe had the first documented incident almost a year ago.