Trouble finding the transmission cooler line replacement part?

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2007 FORD EXPLORER
4.0L
V6
4WD
AUTOMATIC
149,500 MILES

I have the vehicle listed above with the 4.0l SOHC and it comes with the 5R55S transmission. I have been looking to get a replacement transmission cooler line since the crimp fitting on the end of the line going into the left side of the radiator is cracked and I want to replace the line before it starts to leak. However, all the replacement lines I can find do not replace this particular line, replacements being for 6R60 transmissions. I am just wondering if anybody knows where I can look for a correct replacement, images provided. I could cut off the crimp and replace it with two hose clamps after flaring the end, but I would prefer an actual replacement as it's a high-pressure line. Photos provided you can see the cracked and corroded crimp on the second picture.

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KEN L

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To fix this kind of problem you will need to cut off the outer part of the coupler and replace it with two hose clamps, I believe the barb is on the inner tube. If not, this line will need to be made or a new line from the dealer. Here are the instructions in the diagrams below to show you how to change the transmission cooling lines out I looked for a part number in AllData but they don't show it sorry. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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