F53 V10 radiator hose replacement

[btcruzer]

So, I'm thinking it might be time to replace my coolant hoses. I crawled under there and the hoses look to be great condition but they also look to be the originals. The chassis is an '02. Problem is, they don't look to be anything I could pick up at the local auto parts. I haven't been able to find them on-line, any suggestions?

[jerseyjim]

I replace my hoses, belts and anti-freeze every 30,000 miles. Fuel filter, too. As far as the hoses go, the top radiator hose is no problem The bottom one...can be. I would suggest you go to Ford to get it.

[ArchHoagland]

Have you replaced the belts?

[btcruzer]

Local parts place might be able to come up with a replacement for the upper but that lower piece consists of at least 4 separate hoses and a couple of fittings - all oddly shaped. Heck, Auto Zone couldn't even come up with the correct idler pulleys or serpentine belt.
Yeah, I know, 15 years and all. Time to do it. Once I swipe the card I'll ignore the receipt and life will be good.

[dons2346]

Take the old hoses into a NAPA store and see what they have to say. Might be more expensive than you think they are worth but you are looking at replacing a 15 year old hose.

[btcruzer]

Correction, I DID find the hoses online. $80 for the lower assembly and $30 for the upper hose. Is that insane ? or am I? I suffer sticker shock just about daily but this is getting out of hand !