Transmission leak on hose between radiator and tranny cooler

[andrew 2000 XLT V8]

My 2000 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 has had transmission fluid collecting on the rubber hose that runs from the bottom of the radiator to the transmission cooler wondering what could be causing this leak and if anyone has had a similar issue. From a visual inspection while running I cannot see it leaking from anywhere but the rubber hose that goes from the transmission line to the transmission cooler is coated in fresh transmission fluid. It is a very minor leak I am less than a quart low on transmission fluid but I would like to fix the issue before it gets worse and causes a bigger issue.

 

[donalds]

I had the same leak 1 time tightening up the hose clamp fixed it
It's either at 8 mm socket or 1⁄4" socket
Just snugg it up don't rip through the hose
If you decide to replace the hose make sure you use transmission cooler line hose only

 

[andrew 2000 XLT V8]

I had the same leak 1 time tightening up the hose clamp fixed it
It's either at 8 mm socket or 1⁄4" socket
Just snugg it up don't rip through the hose
If you decide to replace the hose make sure you use transmission cooler line hose only

Okay that’s what I was thinking did you end up topping off your transmission fluid and if so did you just fill through the dipstick tube until the level was correct

 

[donalds]

Okay that’s what I was thinking did you end up topping off your transmission fluid and if so did you just fill through the dipstick tube until the level was correct

Yes and yes

 

[andrew 2000 XLT V8]

Yes and yes

Awesome thanks a lot

 

[C420sailor]

Yeah looks to me like that clamp popped?

 

[Exploder321]

That hose looks spongy, best replace it.