Ford Quick Release - How Do They Work?

[@capone_rd_809]

It's all great in theory, but these quick releases are a bitch to get off because as you stated when it's attached to the receiving end which is a solid object the clips won't give, I had to literally break the stupid quick release off and then pull the bad hose off

[@malamri424]

Agreed. Pinching is easy when it's actually off like in this stupid video.

[@TheBTRGarage]

The whole idea of the video is to help you know what you are doing when the stupid thing is in a place you can't see it. Went way over your head, apparently...

[@grtexas4741]

This is actually a great video. I'm stranded on the side of the road right now as we speak trying to replace these things and it has helped me out a lot. Thank you. ​@@TheBTRGarage

[@devinhenson1995]

been cool to also include what size the quick connect fitting was.

[@PaulHenreid]

yes, for installation the white part goes on first, then the heater hose connects to it.

[@stevenw9532]

Ford and chevy and others use plastic connectors on their radiator / heater hoses. Why? Shouldn't those connectors be replaced by metal/copper/aluminum pipes and metal hose clamps?

[@JimboJimmyJ13]

Great video. I had no idea what i was looking at back in there.

[@railroaded1991]

Hey. Heres an idea. Just get rid of this stupid "quick" release and put the hose directly onto the pipe.

[@Ed-527]

Yea , I don't see the purpose for these and their is nothing quick about it. Being plastic it is just another breaking point

[@jeremybryant5778]

I agree completely. The plastic broke on mine. Still have to get the stupid thing off though

[@0perator8]

Same... ​@@jeremybryant5778

[@Orick9417]

It allows for modular replacement. That way you don't need to replace the entire system if something fails on the other side of it. Just wish there was a way to add to it if the clip fails

[@robdelg1510]

Awesome video bro, keep up the great work!

[@jeffbaviera3693]

This is all fine and dandy, if you can REACH the disconnect, which I can't. Is there a special tool that will assist in the removal?

[@dowroa]

Just checking-in. I felt a disturbance in the force. I thought you might had gone back to an 86. Will check in again later! :D

[@Mancavedweller1]

Excellent explanation, thanks very much.

[@TheBTRGarage]

You're welcome! Hope it was helpful.

[@grahamedwardjones8507]

Hi is there a tool that can be used to re.ove these clips cause the space on the firewall is very cramped

[@TheBTRGarage]

This one should work, but I have not tried it yet: amzn.to/3ZAnhuS Maybe I'll get that to test and post an updated video.

[@trs5787]

Can break the little white plastic pieces off ? Will the new heater core come with new ones ? I can not remove the white plastic clip.

[@capone_rd_809]

I'm sure you figured it out by now, but yes the new hose comes with the same quick connector, and yes you can gently break it off, that's how I was able to remove mine.

[@YuriyRusko]

I've had two of these fail in 3 months, spraying coolant everywhere. Ford made these because they hate humanity.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Ugh not fun :( And yes these clips are evil!

[@ThunderKats97]

How do I remove the white/clear plastic clip from the heater core tube?? It doesn’t want to pull over that ridge on the tube...

[@TheBTRGarage]

I remember it being pretty difficult. If you are replacing them with new ones, you can just cut them off. Otherwise it takes some pulling and cursing and eventually they pop off.

[@Ofishu]

Lol 3 knuckles busted and I find this comment. You ain’t lie a bit. Thank you for the content.

[@jimb9265]

Thanks!

[@kimc2302]

That's why they have quick release kits and different size rings to put on there and it pops it right off

[@nels9382]

Why don’t these videos talk about both ends?

[@aussie1546]

quick release??? 1800 CALNASA

[@ottovangogh9477]

Removing the clear piece itself from an installed heater core is a bitch, and you didn't cover it. :(

[@pahinchao3601]

why ford used such a method.

[@SP-gz5jx]

Thank you for the tutorial. But in real life use after 10 years of engine heat cycles those tabs are a piece of garbage. Ford trying to save a buck and making life for customers hell is why I’ll never buy another Ford. I want plain, old hose clamps. There is no way a person could make a repair roadside repair if you get a leak without a McGiver fix. Sad Ford has chosen to go this way with simple hose connections.

[@holmeselectric9]

Bump these clips 😡

[@frankbrock3323]

Terrible video Of course this is the process - related tools needed? Show how to do this IN THE VEHICLE… where there is no room. That would be a good video

[@TheBTRGarage]

The point of the video is simply to show how the hose clips work. That way, when you go do it in the vehicle, where it is very difficult to reach and see them, you know what you are doing. Think a little...

[@MrMandigo77]

My issue is installing them....not so quick connecting the quick connects.

[@Ed-527]

Well, there is nothing quick about these. And what's the point of even using Em? Why not just put the goes on to the metal ? These have broke 2 times on me in 6 years, whats the point

[@YuriyRusko]

Absolutely agree. Just had two fail in 3 months.

[@robertoliver-mf7wo]

Brilliant explanation and video thank you