I have a leak in one of my AC hoses, part number 1L2Z-19835-AA, that has been discontinued. Is there an alternate part?
I know the engine of my Aviator is the same as the Mustang Mach 1, but I doubt there is a straight compatibility with the AC components. Any one know of a compatible alternate?

 

Find a local place that makes up hoses and see if they can make one for you.

 

The mechanic told me that the plenum would have to be removed to get the old hose out. This is the only vehicle that I have right now that fits my whole family, so I want to minimize how long it is unusable. Also, a custom hose job is pretty pricey and I'm already looking at an estimate from the mechanic of $1400 to swap the parts and charge the system.
Also, I know Ford, like other car manufacturers, will make the same part for luxury and standard lines with different part numbers sometimes so they can charge more for the part for their luxury line of car. I've had the experience where the Infinity part was "discontinued" but the Nissan part, which was identical but with a different part number, was still available.
So right now I'm doing research to try and figure out my best option.