The Gates 97-08 Ford Expedition / 02-12 Explorer Threaded Coolant Bottle Cap (Closed System) - 16 psi is a cooling, oil, or fuel-system cap selected by exact pressure rating, thread or bayonet interface, seal, venting design, and verified vehicle application. Verified year-make-model applications are listed below.
Key Features
- 16 PSI Pressure Rating: Holds system pressure steady to increase coolant boiling point by up to 45 degrees F for better heat management.
- Threaded Bottle Design: Matches OEM thread pattern on plastic coolant recovery tanks for secure leak-proof seal.
- EPDM Rubber Seal: Resists cracking and degradation from heat, coolant additives, and ozone exposure over time.
- Precision Fitment: Direct OE replacement ensures effortless installation without adapters or modifications.
- Backed by rigorous testing for pressure retention and durability.
Fitment
| Years | Make | Model | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-2011 | Ford | Crown Victoria | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2003-2014 | Ford | E-150 | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2003-2005 | Ford | E-150 Club Wagon | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 1997-2002 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 1997-2002 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2003-2014 | Ford | E-250 | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 1997-2002 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2003-2005 | Ford | E-350 Club Wagon | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 1995-1998 | Ford | E-350 Econoline | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 1995-2002 | Ford | E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 1999-2019 | Ford | E-350 Super Duty | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2021-2024 | Ford | E-350 Super Duty | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2007-2014 | Ford | Edge | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2000-2005 | Ford | Excursion | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 1997-2008 | Ford | Expedition | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2015-2017 | Ford | Expedition | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2002-2005 | Ford | Explorer | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2011-2019 | Ford | Explorer | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2002-2003 | Ford | Explorer Sport | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 1997-2008 | Ford | F-150 | Verify complete vehicle application |
| 2011-2014 | Ford | F-150 | Verify complete vehicle application |
| 1995-2016 | Ford | F-250 | Verify complete vehicle application |
| 1995-1997 | Ford | F-350 | Verify complete vehicle application |
| 1999-2016 | Ford | F-350 | Verify complete vehicle application |
| 2005-2007 | Ford | Five Hundred | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2009-2019 | Ford | Flex | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2005-2008 | Ford | Focus | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2004-2007 | Ford | Freestar | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2005-2007 | Ford | Freestyle | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2006-2012 | Ford | Fusion | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2005-2006 | Ford | GT | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 1996-2014 | Ford | Mustang | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2013-2019 | Ford | Police Interceptor Sedan | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2013-2019 | Ford | Police Interceptor Utility | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2019 | Ford | Police Responder Hybrid | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2001-2011 | Ford | Ranger | Verify complete vehicle application |
| 2019 | Ford | SSV Plug-In Hybrid | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2014-2018 | Ford | Special Service Police Sedan | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 1996-2019 | Ford | Taurus | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2008-2009 | Ford | Taurus X | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 1994-1997 | Ford | Thunderbird | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2002-2005 | Ford | Thunderbird | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2000-2003 | Ford | Windstar | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2004-2009 | Infiniti | QX56 | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2017-2022 | Jaguar | F-Pace | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2018-2021 | Jaguar | F-Type | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2000-2008 | Jaguar | S-Type | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2005-2009 | Jaguar | Super | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2004-2009 | Jaguar | Vanden Plas | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2008 | Jaguar | X-Type | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2017-2020 | Jaguar | XE | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2009-2015 | Jaguar | XF | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2017-2020 | Jaguar | XF | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2010-2014 | Jaguar | XFR | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2013-2014 | Jaguar | XFR-S | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2004-2009 | Jaguar | XJ8 | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2002-2009 | Jaguar | XJR | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2007-2009 | Jaguar | XK | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2007-2009 | Jaguar | XKR | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2003-2005 | Land Rover | Freelander | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2005-2009 | Land Rover | LR3 | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2006-2009 | Land Rover | Range Rover | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2006-2009 | Land Rover | Range Rover Sport | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2003-2005 | Lincoln | Aviator | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2002 | Lincoln | Blackwood | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 1995-2002 | Lincoln | Continental | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2000-2006 | Lincoln | LS | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2009-2016 | Lincoln | MKS | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2010-2019 | Lincoln | MKT | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2007-2017 | Lincoln | MKX | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2007-2012 | Lincoln | MKZ | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2006-2008 | Lincoln | Mark LT | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 1993-1998 | Lincoln | Mark VIII | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 1998-2008 | Lincoln | Navigator | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 2015-2018 | Lincoln | Navigator | Verify engine and trim for this application |
| 1993-2011 | Lincoln | Town Car | Verify engine and trim for this application |
Specifications
| Brand | Gates |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 31406 |
| Product Type | Oil Caps |
| Condition | New |
| Pressure Rating | 16 psi |
| Quantity | One exact listed component or kit |
What's Included
One new Gates component or kit in the exact configuration and quantity stated. Related belts, hoses, pulleys, tensioners, clamps, seals, gaskets, fluids, fasteners, tools, and installation hardware are included only when expressly listed.
About Gates
Gates develops automotive belts, hoses, cooling-system components, fluid-power products, and supporting service hardware for original-equipment and replacement applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will the 97-08 Ford Expedition / 02-12 Explorer Threaded Coolant Bottle Cap (Closed System) - 16 fit my vehicle?
Match the year, make, and model in the Fitment table, then confirm engine, trim, dimensions, routing, interfaces, and the exact Gates part number.
How do I verify the pressure rating for the 97-08 Ford Expedition / 02-12 Explorer Threaded Coolant Bottle Cap (Closed System) - 16?
Use the exact rating specified for the vehicle and system. A cap with the wrong pressure, venting, seal, or interface can cause leaks or improper operation.
When should the 97-08 Ford Expedition / 02-12 Explorer Threaded Coolant Bottle Cap (Closed System) - 16 be replaced?
Replace a cap with a damaged seal, weak spring, cracked body, corroded interface, failed pressure test, or incorrect venting behavior.
Installation Instructions
Follow the current Gates and vehicle-manufacturer procedure for the exact part number. Allow the vehicle to cool, isolate stored electrical, pressure, and mechanical energy, verify fitment and routing, use the specified tools, fluids, seals, clamps, fasteners, and torque values, then inspect alignment, tension, clearance, leaks, temperature, and normal operation before driving.
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