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Try a Napa store. Sometimes the dealers have rookies at the retail counter and they are just learning themselves. Napa uses Gates as a hose supplier which is an OEM factory level part. A 3.0 heater hose for a Taurus should be an available part.

I need to know if the engine is the single or dual overhead cam design. So, what is the 8th VIN character?( gives the engine code ) I have found several Ford dealers on Parts voice that have ALL the hoses for your vehicle. Maybe this can help. I usually use Napa first for domestic cars , because they have really good parts and are much more reasonable.

I still have not given up on Napa. A good store should be able to outsource the part, even from a dealer. I have it done on a regular basis but I live in the Bay Area which is a big market.

I have a 2000 Taurus wagon with the DOHC engines. There is an assembly with no less than four rubber hoses pre-attached to three interconnected (by welds) metal tubes that replace as a unit. Part number is YF1Z-18B402-AA. My NAPA store referred me to Ford. My Ford dealer keeps it in stock, and says he sells a lot of them. Charged me about ~$91 + tax. Google/Images that part number for more information, including how to install it.