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Yesterday while checking oil noticed a crack in a hose. For the time being, I have put duct tape on it.

Any idea what is this for and how urgently I should get it fixed?

It is a 2013 EcoSport 1.5L petrol version.

I checked with the Ford service center and the mechanic said that it's a brake booster vacuum line and the entire line needs to be replaced.

It will cost 4500 with labor as a rubber part is not available. But I am not sure why the vacuum line will be connected to the air filter hose.

Close up of the joint

Pipe connecting to the brake booster

Also found an image of the hose in the parts catalogue.

I will check in the local market first for a used one.

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