2.3L ('02-'11) upper radiator hose part # confusion. 2005 2.3 manual.

[pjtoledo]

I have a 2.3 Ranger, build date July '05
listings from several parts outlets give me the incorrect upper radiator hose. Gates 21947, it is way too long and shaped different.
the Ford # on the original hose is 3LS4-8B274-CA.
searching that number on Rock Auto cross references to Dayco 72396.
then I searched 72396 at NAPA which crosses to NAPA NBH 9286.
Napa buyers guide showed 2001-2004 for that part.
went back to Oreillys and entered 2004, got Gates 22653 which is the correct hose for my 2005.

I'm not sure what hose an automatic trans Ranger would use, the parts sites didn't ask what tranny.

 

[franklin2]

Welcome to owning a Ford. They love to make mid-year running changes. I would guess you have a early 2005 and then they changed it on the later built 2005 trucks.

 

[Bgunner]

Welcome to owning a Ford. They love to make mid-year running changes. I would guess you have a early 2005 and then they changed it on the later built 2005 trucks.

Being made in July of '05 makes it a late made truck as they start new modles in August.

The hoses are usually the same for both automatic and manual trans.