Lower Radiator Hose May 30, 2016, 11:52:36 am Just thought I would throw this out there as I was quite surprised by the cost of the part and labor. Our LD is close to 10 years old and over the past year I have had a few things done that I consider preventative. Recently while having shocks and other work done I had the lower radiator hose and heater hoses replaced.The lower radiator hose cost was $227 and labor was $188. It includes the transmission cooler hoses and I can't recall what that other connection was for.Jim
Re: Lower Radiator Hose Reply #1 – May 30, 2016, 04:35:52 pm I was quite surprised by the cost of the part and labor.----Surprised "good", or surprised "aaaaccckkkkk!" ? All the hoses in the cooling system (upper and lower radiator hoses, heater inlet and outlet hoses, oil cooler hoses, and coolant reservoir hoses) in my 2003 were replaced at 90k in mid-June, 2015; the parts cost for just the hoses was very close to what you paid, and the labor was higher, i.e., roughly 2 hours of just hose replacement labor @ $125.00 per hour. Obviously, labor rates vary among locations and shop types; this was a Ford truck center in California.
Re: Lower Radiator Hose Reply #2 – May 30, 2016, 05:51:20 pm Interestingly, I bought OEM Motorcraft radiator hoses, for our 2003 LD, from Amazon. Two day deliverly with Prime.Upper hose Motorcraft KM4590 The photo shown below is wrong, it is the correct part number.Amazon.com: Motorcraft KM4590 Upper Radiator Hose: AutomotiveLower hose Motorcraft KM4728 Amazon.com: Motorcraft KM4728 Lower Radiator Hose: AutomotiveAdd it up and then imagine what Ford pays for them.Another nice profit center.Want to save some money and upset your mechanic. Buy them and take to the shop. Don't forget to change the heater hoses at the same time. It's also a good time to check the water pump, fan clutch, the serpentine belt and idlers, all the pieces that turn.2003 E450 radiator and heater hoses | Flickr - Photo Sharing!Larry As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Lower Radiator Hose Reply #3 – May 30, 2016, 06:41:41 pm It's also a good time to check the water pump, fan clutch, the serpentine belt and idlers, all the pieces that turn.----The "hosing" service appointment included all of the above, plus several other maintenance items.
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