Coolant reservoir hose connection

Asked by Anthony Oct 11, 2021 at 04:29 AM about the 2010 Ford Taurus SEL

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Bought an aftermarket radiator for my 2010
Taurus SEL. Which has only an upper and
lower hose connection, none for the coolant
tank hose. Which hose do I connect the
reservoir hose to. I can't return the radiator and
can't spend any more money to buy a different
one

2 Answers

26,305

Tough situation but F_O_R is probably right - you got the wrong radiator. Double check that what you got matches with what you ordered, just to be sure you didn't get the wrong part from the supplier. If it matches, and the supplier will not work with you for a return swap, then you could have a new outlet neck from a used radiator welded onto the new radiator in place of the one that is on it now. Then run the overflow hose from the new fitting to your over flow tank. This will also probably require a new radiator cap but they are cheap. Most are rated at a 15-16 PSI opening pressure.

155,535

The radiator I'm seeing on Rockauto.com have three hose connections. If yours only has two either you were sold the wrong radiator or the radiator is defective because it's boxed wrong. Either way you need to get the store to exchange it. If the store won't, call their corporate telephone number! Hope that helps! Jim

2 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Taurus

Looking for a Used Taurus in your area?

CarGurus has 2,291 nationwide Taurus listings starting at $1,988.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2010 Ford Taurus

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,950
  • #2
    MrBlueOval
    Reputation
    3,680
  • #3
    Lanadella
    Reputation
    3,170
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Explorer
2,339 Great Deals out of 61,323 listings starting at $1,000
Used Ford Fusion
744 Great Deals out of 9,347 listings starting at $1,300
Used Ford Mustang
935 Great Deals out of 22,232 listings starting at $2,000
Used Dodge Charger
787 Great Deals out of 26,322 listings starting at $1,995
Used Ford F-150
6,258 Great Deals out of 135,180 listings starting at $1,900
Used Chevrolet Impala
283 Great Deals out of 4,479 listings starting at $500
Used Chrysler 300
346 Great Deals out of 6,983 listings starting at $999
Used Honda Accord
1,526 Great Deals out of 30,179 listings starting at $1,500
Used Toyota Camry
2,061 Great Deals out of 32,849 listings starting at $900
Used Ford Edge
1,634 Great Deals out of 42,301 listings starting at $1,300
Used Chevrolet Camaro
578 Great Deals out of 9,059 listings starting at $4,289
Used Ford Focus
380 Great Deals out of 5,307 listings starting at $1,275
Used Lincoln MKZ
146 Great Deals out of 1,686 listings starting at $500
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,688 Great Deals out of 52,640 listings starting at $800
Used Dodge Challenger
724 Great Deals out of 20,845 listings starting at $2,700

Used Cars For Sale

2017 Ford Taurus SEL For Sale
3 Great Deals out of 49 listings starting at $7,895
2016 Ford Taurus SEL For Sale
3 Great Deals out of 53 listings starting at $8,455
2015 Ford Taurus SEL For Sale
17 Great Deals out of 116 listings starting at $3,999

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.