What's the name of this car part?

I drive a 2003 Ford Taurus SES.

A little while back I hit a raccoon and it put a hole in what a family friend called a "power steering cooler."

I've had a lot of issues trying to find this part to buy, and mechanics that I've called never heard of it.

Is there another name for this mystery part?

It's basically a silver, metal pipe in the very, very front of the car. I believe it's connected to a hose, which doesn't appear smooth. I'm sorry this is so unknowledgeable and vague sounding. My steering isn't as smooth, as the hose it bent. My friend did repair temporarily repair the hole, though.

Any ideas at all? I'll add more details if you need me to.

Thank you so much. :)