I know this problem due to it happened to me. The ac lines come as a set, and you can't obtain just the one line from Ford. You might be able to out source the part and find it separate, but it would not come from Ford that way. The labor is to replace all the hoses.
Personally, I traced back the leak to a specific component (the evaporator) and then fixed the leak. Be cautious of any dealer and other auto repair places, they will replace a lot of unnecessary parts. If they say it's leaking from a hose, they should be able to point out to you the hose that is leaking and where, if they cannot, then find another mechanic.
There is more to it than just parts replacement. EPA regulations REQUIRE BY LAW that any and all refrigerant be recovered. Since the shop where you took it put refrigerant in the system they can not simply open the system on the reasoning that it is an empty AC unit. This is a far cry from simply adding refrigerant to the Air Conditioner. They SHOULD have checked for leaks to begin with but did it bargain basement style and now the cost has caught up. After a number of years, all automotive AC systems develop leaks due to the excessive vibrations that they experience. Never assume a simple shot of refrigerant will fix the system.
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Call ur local perts house and tell them which a/c line u need for ur car and they will give u the price on the hose if the labor includes recharging ur a/c after the repair has been made that aint too bad for labor
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