The Gates heater control valve for 2013–2016 Ford Escape 1.6L applications is a bypass electric coolant valve intended to control heater coolant routing. Provided for these Escape models, the valve handles electrically controlled bypass and heater flow functions, helping restore HVAC responsiveness and correct coolant routing when the original valve fails.
Gates 13-16 Ford Escape 4-Cyl. 1.6L Heater Control Valve - Bypass Electric Coolant Valve