[EMT Q]

You don’t need to fit new hoses, not unless you find an issue. Are the hoses std or are they upgraded?

visibly inspect each hose, if they’re cracked or split you’ll see it, check the clamps tighten up without the worm screw slipping, worst case you may need a couple new clamps which are cheap even for decent ones, it’s more likely a worn clamp that’s not holding the hose efficiently

Factory hoses with factory clamps. I will inspect the connections and install new clamps while I am at it.

 

[Pezzar]

Factory hoses with factory clamps. I will inspect the connections and install new clamps while I am at it.

Clamps are the likely weak point

 

[TsquareRS18]

I talked to Ford and had them submit a claim for a buy back. It looks like it will take 3-5 days to hear of an approval. Once they take the car back, I am going back to Honda. My car has had 2 smoke test performed by 2 different shops along with me checking the hoses/connections myself and no leaks were found. I should have never gotten rid of my Honda. All it required was gas and oil changes.

No reason to walk away from a perfectly good car just because it's broken - high performance cars have issues sometimes - hang in there 👍

 

[EMT Q]

Clamps are the likely weak point

What is a good place to buy the clamps in person? ACE, Home Depot, Autozone or Ford?

 

[Madokami]

What is a good place to buy the clamps in person? ACE, Home Depot, Autozone or Ford?

I know people here swear by fancy high performance clamps, but I've been using Autozone/Amazon clamps and they've only popped off once because I didn't tighten them completely. It's worth trying to find out what's wrong and fixing it given how simple it is, but I have a feeling you've already made up your mind and aren't keeping the car.

 

[Pezzar]

What is a good place to buy the clamps in person? ACE, Home Depot, Autozone or Ford?

Bear in mind on the OEM hoses the clamp is part of the hose.
Heavy duty Stainless steel worm drive type clamps are what I use, not the stainless steel drive clamps that have slotted bands pressed in which the screw pulls along, but slotted drives that go through the band so the screw has something to grip against. Pics below

 

[EMT Q]

Bear in mind on the OEM hoses the clamp is part of the hose.
Heavy duty Stainless steel worm drive type clamps are what I use, not the stainless steel drive clamps that have slotted bands pressed in which the screw pulls along, but slotted drives that go through the band so the screw has something to grip against. Pics below

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Great, so I have to buy all new oem hoses. Not going to do that.

 

[Pezzar]

Inspect them first that costs nothing

 

[EMT Q]

I know people here swear by fancy high performance clamps, but I've been using Autozone/Amazon clamps and they've only popped off once because I didn't tighten them completely. It's worth trying to find out what's wrong and fixing it given how simple it is, but I have a feeling you've already made up your mind and aren't keeping the car.

I am not keeping the car. It's been nothing but a money pit and the car still isn't fixed! I will hear back from Ford in a few days but, until then, I will do basic stuff like spray soapy water on the hoses/connections while car is idealing to see if I see bubbles and re checking clamps. You may be wondering what the point of looking for a fix if I am not keeping the car. It may take Ford 2-3 weeks or more to buy the car back once my claim is approved. (Car has been in the shop 5 times within 6 months and is still not fixed)Until then, I will be using the car on a daily basis 50-100miles 3-4 times per week. My boat is sinking and I can see the cost guard within sight I might as well do everything in my power to keep it afloat until they reach me instead of sitting on my ass and doing nothing.