Ford Expedition Maintenance - Heater Hose Replacement. Fix it yourself for less than the dealer.

Struggling with a coolant leak on your Ford Expedition with the 3.5 Ecoboost engine? In this video, we show how to diagnose and fix heater core hose leaks. From pinpointing the leak to gathering tools, avoiding common mistakes, and bleeding the cooling system, each step is detailed for you. Plus, we'll take it for a test drive and clear any faults afterward. Why pay $2000 for this repair when you can do it for just $180-$200 in parts yourself? Save money, get hands-on, and keep your Expedition running smoothly and learn in the process!

Heater hose replacement OEM parts (paid links)
Motorcraft KH-914 Heater hose inlet: https://amzn.to/4dbDkGn
Motorcraft KH-1188 Heater hose outlet: https://amzn.to/4d8T0Kw
2x Prestone Anti-Freeze (50/50 Pre-mixed): https://amzn.to/3yF3DWH

If the above parts are out of stock, check rockauto.com for the same parts for your year/make/model.

00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Symptoms
00:50 - Spotting coolant leak location 1
02:45 - Coolant leak source
03:47 - Required Tools
04:40 - Removal of hoses
08:49 - New hoses vs old hoses
10:05 - Hose mockup and bleeding/cleaning tips
11:55 - Cleanup / Reinstall
17:28 - Cooling system bleeding
19:02 - Cooling system bleeding tips and process
22:28 - Outro

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