Locating the Radiator Hose

• Open the hood to access the radiator hoses. They are in two positions on the radiator. Ford places the outlet hose to the top left and the inlet hose at the bottom right of the radiator. Hose clamps tighten the hose to prevent them from moving or working loose. Drain the radiator before removing the hoses. This will prevent coolant from spilling out onto the ground. Release the coolant by turning the petcock valve at the bottom of the radiator with a pair of pliers and twisting it counterclockwise. Ensure you have a pan underneath to catch the coolant draining out of the radiator.
  
  

Removing the Hose

• Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the screw on the hose clamp. Twist the screw counterclockwise until you can move the clamp up and down on the hose. Grasp the hose where the tubing ends, and pull it straight out. In some cases the hose may have developed a seal around the piping; stick the flat end of a flat-head screwdriver between the hose and the piping, and pry up and down to loosen the hose from the radiator tubing. Use the same technique to pull the hose from the motor end of the hose.
  
  

Spring-style Hose Clamp

• Newer Ford vehicles use a hose clamp that does not have a screw tightening it to the piping. To loosen these types of hose clamps, use a pair of pliers. Place the pliers around the clamp so you can squeeze the tabs sticking up from the clamp. The more you squeeze, the looser the clamp will get from the hose.