Hello,
I'm new to this forum and I'm not sure if this question has been answered. I have a 2012 Ford Fusion with the 3.0 V6 and I'm looking for a lower radiator hose. I've checked all over, Ford dealers near me, Rock Auto and all the rest. I'm told it's unavailable. Has anyone run into this? It also appears the lower hose for the 3.5 engine is getting rare as well. Could the lower hose for the 3.5 be made to work if I found one? It's my grandson's first car and only has 98,000 miles on it and is in decent shape. The part numbers I have found are, Ford 9E5Z-8286-G, Motorcraft KM5031 and Gates 23670.

 

Since we have no idea where you tried,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,NAPA, Advance Auto parts ?

 

I have tried Rock Auto, O'Reilly's Auto, Advance Auto, Auto Zone NAPA and some private auto parts stores. I even called some auto parts stores in Dearborn Michigan hoping since its a Ford town, no luck. I've come with several part numbers and searched the internet such as Walmart, Amazon, eBay, Jegs, and several other auto parts sites. They all come up obsolete, unavailable or out of stock and they have no idea if they will get stock. The part numbers I have found are: 9E5Z-8286-G for Ford, KM5031 for Motorcraft, 23670 for Gates, 66469 for Continental/Goodyear, 16361 for Napa. I really can't believe this hose is not on someones shelf.

 

When you call are you giving them those part numbers or the year model engine size of your vehicle ?

 

From what I was told,there is a heater hose connection on that hose. For now, suggest you take your old hose in and see if they have anything that comes close to the bends ,length. and diameter. If yours has a spring inside , that spring must go in the replacement hose also.

You can always find a way to place the heater hose if you need heat.

You might try , "Vintage Parts Inc" in Beaver Dam, Wisc.
1-877-846-8243