Product Condition Grades
Below is a general description of what the criteria is for our product condition grades. These are generalizations that are intended to give you an idea of the condition of the product at a quick glance. Because different parts degrade at different rates, there are variances in what the letters represent, please see the products description for details about the condition of any particular product.
A = Excellent / Above Average
B = Average / Some flaws / Good to Excellent Driver Quality
C = Obvious flaws / Poor to Average Driver Quality
D, E, F = Worse, Worser, Worsest
NOTICE: The supplier is no longer making the previous version of the upper hose, and the new hoses will have more of a textured outer wall. Some Vendors show C8ZE for the upper hose, but C8WE is the correct stamping.
These are the best CONCOURS radiator hoses on the market. All made in the U.S.A. by Gates or Goodyear both suppliers to Ford Motor Co, also approved by Mustang Club of America. All feature special white ink markings that have been designed to adhere to the hose under normal conditions, imprint will not come off even when in contact with antifreeze. All have imprints that are very crisp and authentic. Each imprint is CONCOURS correct for the specific application year. Represented by an oval FoMoCo, rectangle FoMoCo, Autolite logo or Motorcraft. All hoses are also approved by Ford Motor Co. Note: Our part numbers are for reference only and do not reflect part number imprints on hoses.
Replaces Ford Part #:
C9AE-8B273-E and
C9AE-8B274-E.
