How To Disconnect Heater Hose On Ford 2.0L

In this video I show how to disconnect and reconnect a Ford heater hose used on 2012-2016 Ford Focus 2.0L and 2013-2016 Ford Escape 2.0L Ecoboost. The process is very simple once you understand how the coupling that connects the heater hose works. First turn the two tangs on the ring, as shown in the video, counter clockwise. This unlocks the coupling. Once the coupling is unlocked you can then disconnect the heater hose. To reconnect, first turn the two tangs on the ring clockwise until the tang with an arrow on it lines up with the symbol on the black plastic portion of the housing as show in the video. Then reconnect the coupling. Be sure the divot on the male end lines up with the symbol on the coupling. Push the hose on until the coupling snaps into place. Give the hose a light tug (don't break anything in the process) to insure it is locked securely.
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Information for specific years and models that this hose fits on was taken from the back of the package of the Lisle tool
Warning: Whenever servicing the cooling system, disconnecting hoses, the cooling system should be totally cool and depressurized. Injury can occur if care isn't taken. Please refer to your repair manual for information on how to safely cool and depressurize your cooling system.
Warning!! Be sure the cooling system is totally cool and depressurized before disconnecting heater hose. Hot coolant under pressure could spray onto you causing personal injury if you don't. I'd suggest letting the vehicle cool down, with the engine off, for a few hours before opening the cooling system. I'd also suggest carefully opening the radiator cap to relieve any pressure that may be in the system after the engine is cool. (Place a rag over the radiator cap before removing it. Remove it slowly and carefully. Do not allow the cap to blow off and possibly get hot coolant on you.) Once the system is cool and depressurized then you can perform you repair. Use your repair manual for further information on whatever repair you are performing.
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Barbour's Auto Help is not responsible for any damage or personal injury incurred in the process of performing any auto repairs done by you the viewer. Automotive repair is extremely dangerous. Repair your vehicle at your own risk. It is the viewers responsibility to verify all information and procedures as outlined in YOUR REPAIR MANUAL AND OWNERS MANUAL FOR YOUR VEHICLE. Owning and using a repair manual suited for your vehicle is essential for correctly and safely performing ANY repair to your vehicle. Always wear safety glasses, protective gloves and heed all instructions for use applicable to any piece of equipment you may use. Due to circumstances out of the control of Barbours Auto Help, Barbours Auto Help makes no guarantee that by the use of the information given in this video a quality repair will be made. Barbour'sAutoHelp makes no guarantee that the information provided is totally complete, synchronized and accurate. Verify everything using an appropriate repair manual.

[@dangleason9023]

Great help to understand this coupling. You the man. I reinstalled one of these hoses and it suddenly came off after a month. Glad I can understand it better and fix it for good. We appreciate you!

[@andrewk778]

These simple videos are great learning experiences. When I was young, none of this was available. Thank you for sharing.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

You're very welcome!

[@a-kelt3468]

you saved me so much headache with this video. KEITH IS THAT DUDE!!!

[@AndrewKidd14145]

These connectors are a pain. I always have to come back to these vids for it

[@marvinmccollum4876]

Getting ready to replace my heater hose and this video helped, thank you

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad it helped

[@donniedye2716]

Thank you so much for the video of all the ones I watched this one was the only one that helped

[@mailman1020]

Perfectly clear video with great instruction. However doing exactly as you show - I can’t for the life of me manage to get the quick connect to “click” into the grooves on my Land Rover LR2. There’s a little bit of corrosion on the inlet pipe that I’m sanding off but even that doesn’t seem to help. What am I missing??

[@tylaraclark1079]

SERIOUSLY, thank you SO much!

[@hamidtoyouri906]

Thanks mate, I was struggling with this clip on a Xc90 Volvo , and didn't have the replacement clip, many thanks.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Sweet! I didn't know Volvo used these. Great information!

[@BrandenWiler]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you very much!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad it helped!

[@coreyandnathanielchartier3749]

The Ford engineer that dreamed up this "Better Idea" must have came over from VW. Jeeez.

[@denniscouturier378]

Great video and fantastic explanation. Five stars

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Thank you kindly!

[@Dhi-fe5eu]

Great video

[@jamesashe]

Thanks. That's exactly what I needed. 👍

[@keithyoung7]

Nicely made video - needed it - thanks

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rafaelvizcaino1563]

Excellent video

[@dontony600]

Thanks for saving the day

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad to help!

[@ramudzulihumbulani5526]

Thank you sir great job

[@williamweinkauff8086]

This fitting is leaking and I was told there’s an o ring that is a likely culprit. However mine has no o ring. So I’m wondering where does it go?

[@anthonymoore8480]

Excellent tutorial!!!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Thank you!

[@chaudhrymujeebali7565]

Excellent job 😅

[@Geromiah]

Great help works on a 2.3 rs too!!

[@andrewweber6265]

Mine leaks can I just replace the oring inside ,,,but I can't see the o ring ??

[@SouthwestSasquatch]

This fitting is the worst thing ever invented.

[@edwardthayer9386]

Tangs are cool!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

So are doohickies and thingamajigers!

[@thomasw5518]

Really Great video can you purchase just the end tab alone or the twist lock end as i broke mine on a new hose wish i would have watched this video first...lol

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Not that I am aware of.... Sorry about that.

[@MysticNach]

Thank you so MUCH

[@andreibossahtamon3950]

You right there have a new one , witch means good luck reomving an old one full with dust and dirt , and in time the plasic becomes brittle and will crack at excesive force ,witch is necesary for removale because is stuck in position

[@GypsyGuyy420]

sick! and this is the same way it connects into the fire wall huh??

[@jaimegutierrez7414]

Yes, but I have problems in the fire wall, could you separete in that place the hose? I cant

[@tracymiller1884]

Thanks for the video!!

[@markjeepingful]

Thank you for this video very helpful!!!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rezazadeh3925]

Perfect ❤

[@jaimegutierrez7414]

Im doing that and I cant pull the hose wich goes to the calefaction. I turned the lock but the hose feels like welded. It's very tight

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

I'm sorry your having a problem. They can be very challenging sometimes.

[@maingun07]

Thanks. I've seen these but haven't had to touch one yet. They look slightly easier than the previous style, but not by much. I really wish Ford would quit using these "quick connects". Their only purpose is to save time during assembly, but I haven't met a wrench turner yet that prefers these over hose clamps.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

They look easier...but far from it. I know I probably made it look easy but when its between and engine and the fire wall with an expansion valve sitting just a 1/2" above it.. It's horrible.. My first one was a nightmare.

[@pahinchao3601]

where do I get this tool?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Link in description.

[@liltay8962]

thanks!!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

You're welcome!

[@GateKeeper.888]

He said Tang I wish I had some Tang on the side 😂

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

They sell it at the grocery store. I used to drink it as a kid.

[@shatonyacoleman7046]

Hey I really need to ask you a question about my car but how do I get up with you please help!!!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Well, right here is just fine. What's your question?

[@matteo3893]

Trying to replace these on my Volvo c30 what a pain

[@franciscoalvarez7187]

Does it have o ring

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

It's inside the hose end.

[@ภัทรพลใหญ่ยงค์]

หาซื้อได้ที่ไหนคับ

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

ฉันมีลิงค์ในคำอธิบาย

[@dat1song410]

Ridiculous design.