Ford Transit Connect Fuel Filter Replacement - How To

[@andyrattle]

Good video ! For those asking about priming the new filter i used a syringe and filled until fuel was visible at the top of all 3 holes. It takes a while but slow filling reduces airlocks you will see air bubbles coming out and will prevent problems.You can do this on your workbench then use the little plugs that came with the new filter to block the holes whilst you re fit it.

[@alpacamybag9103]

Cheers, good idea. I'm just about to do mine, here goes nothing.

[@briantame3447]

How did you get on?​@@alpacamybag9103

[@pauleckhardt1072]

This comment is for the feul filter change on the Ford van .Thank you very much .You explained the process well and made it easy to comprehend. I am trouble shooting this vehicle and am looking forward to your expertise, Paul Eckhardt , KEY WEST FLORIDA.

[@m3d137]

Hi! I'm not sure if you still checking the comments for this, or anyone else will read this. When you said we can use a thin funnel, which whole we have to fill in? Also is that a problem if there is a little air goes on still as this method is not that effective as you using a primer tool? Thanks for uploading the video✌️

[@Realism_trucking]

Did you change it

[@robertlee3734]

nice one fella you make it look so easy

[@stevenclark8225]

Thanks Gérard, helped me out with this vid

[@ang9983]

quick? can 2016 connects be filled by hand with diseal. do you have a video on this becoz it dosent seem so. what happens if it ran out of diseal are they designed now that this cant be done by hand? ive stocked up on diseal and now i cant get it in😭

[@mirek2349]

Litlle tip, its alot easier to take out the filter with the holder and then un screw as its not much space in those connect vans. But thumbs up for tutoral.

[@philipcollins1746]

Spent an hour replacing mine for the first time. Nightmare then at the last minute by accident it popped out I thought I'd broke it. Ffs

[@TylerAceOfficial]

This is a good video. I forgot to fill up the filter. The engine did not start, even after a lot of trying. Had to take it off again to fill it up. Strange cause on my fiesta diesel I didn't do it either and it worked perfect. Anyway I had better watched this vid before doing the job :-)

[@Rctrx4m]

Maybe a stupid question... but do you fill up through inlet or outlet. Many thanks to someone who can help 👍

[@andyrattle]

Doesn't matter. Fill it until fuel is visible at the top of every pipe.

[@Trickyangling74]

wich inlet did you fill the filter with fuel or doesn't it matter ?

[@m3d137]

Good question

[@abdulbeany1894]

Hi my fuel filter the middle line in not clipping in fully need help

[@simonlawrenson9481]

Great tutorial

[@MrRockstar1968]

Do you put the diesel into all three of the connector holes?

[@CmwSpeedrunUk]

Thanks for the video my man will help me out this week , 👌🏽

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Happy I could help Chris

[@tonyford5326]

Thanks mate really made that easy I’m going to do mine today

[@Big_Old_Bondy]

Did yours airlock? Knowing my luck I'm reluctant to do it lol

[@kormoskormos]

Salutare unde se afla senzorul de temperatura exterioara ? Ști cumva ? Sau nu exista Este posibil sa existe doar senzorul de temperatura de pe capul cilindrului chiuloasei? Eu nu găsesc Am schimbat ventilatorul radiatorului ,senzorul de temperatura de la capul cilindrului chiuloasei și apă tot fierbe Ventilatorul pornește daca scot mufa senzorului Precizez asta este a 3 senzor Testerul nu arata nimic Doua senzore arata testerul că e problema cu senzorul sau cu cablajul ,a treia este ok totuși dacă demufez pornește ventilatorul Sunt in necaz

[@danbytp]

What about the gasoline version of the ford transit connect?

[@Youaintcountry334]

Yeah I'm looking for that video myself

[@elguasonrodriguez2719]

do you fill it with gas before you put it in?

[@djleon333]

For 2102 where its located bro ?

[@kellyrodgers3127]

I have a 2013 and cannot find the filter anywhere

[@rockyfish3115]

Did it start OK

[@philipcollins1746]

I've followed these steps and now my van won't start. Any ideas

[@SuperJaime1973]

Thanks for posting made it look simple for a DIY er to do

[@emmakaye9378]

That's what i was wondering too. I think that was the most vital part to tell us grrrrr

[@petertorro]

Hello Burk i have a Ford Transit Connect. What is the right order to bleeding the brakes. Wich wheel first on wich side?j

[@pitbullzz9046]

Where did you get the fuel prime tool?

[@mserouri1]

Is there only one fuel filter in a Ford Connect?

[@H2Dwoat]

Hi, just bought a 2010 connect and was browsing KZbin for videos. Did you have an issue with the fuel system or was it a service item to replace the fuel system? I assume you primed the filter via the input pipe, is there a level you checked or just fill till it over flows?

[@jasonboyes1]

Thanks for the video. Was looking for how to remove the pipes. Well explained cheers.

[@MrUniversalCredit]

What would happen if you didn’t prime it after instal? Would it still ok?

[@wackadakka3134]

sometimes the van wont start if you dont fill the filter with fuel first

[@KCurramsPhotography]

Heya Gerard, bit OT here but wonder can you help if you see this: Removing the Air Intake Manifold, do both the exhaust manifold & EGR cooler need to also come off to do this? The Haynes Manual is unclear as the air intake instructions are nested under the section on removing the EGR. It's for a 2007 Transit Connect 220 hi-top. Thanks for putting these videos up too, they're a great resource. Wish you were still in the country!

[@JBSeymour]

Thanks for posting video. My connect just ran out of diesel.Would re filling filter get it running again (must need replacing anyway)

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

No problem, put fuel in the tank, re prime the fuel filter to max level and have a fully charged battery. it will take lots of cranking on & off but you might eliminate the air out of the system this way, other wise it would be bleeding at injector pipes, (someone experienced for that) I hope this helps

[@patcarmax]

Brilliant thanks 👍

[@oohshit100]

how do ya bleed them ive filled all to the top but engine still sturtels sometimes like there is air in the filter (only at low speed)😏🙄

[@ianellis1393]

Thanks for the help ..appreciated

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Your welcome Ian

[@scotisland]

Very useful info.

[@adamspeed5269]

Should of shown you priming the fuel so they no what to pour it into

[@parbogeypar]

Hi , thanks for the video . I take it there is no bleeding of the system necessary after splitting the system ? Cheers

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Follow the steps in the video and you will be all set

[@Trickyangling74]

i trust you only filled the inlet with diesel ?

[@ΘοδωρηςΓουρζης-ο1χ]

Very nice video sir. I replaced my fuel filter and filled with diesel before but I can't turn it on. What happened?

[@OGDadAverage]

Did you find out why you couldn't get started ?

[@sonnypowell3079]

you could bride the relay and run the pump and primp the fuel filter too without using the tool

[@dvdqun]

I wish that providing the vehicle location would be a good place to start. Show the vehicle, then zoom in, to show the location on the vehicle. For those of us that haven't changed the fuel filter, or don't even know where it is located, this should be a common since starting point :-(

[@StefchoSledmalko]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@wolfiesmith70]

good vid but wish you would of shown how to bleed it thanks

[@Dave_Burnett]

Can the filter be primed with vegetable oil or something similar?

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Diesel only David, would not advise using anything else.

[@TheBenzer9]

Why would you prime it with vegetable oil when it runs on diesel 🤣🤣🤣

[@sebastianrivera4680]

I have the same van and my don't have the fuel filter there

[@jamiealexander3142]

Is yours a petrol or diesel

[@bikerman6907]

Thanks for making this vid, much appreciated!👍👏, cheers!

[@sanderslongdrive]

THE PROBLEM WITH FORDS - is that they spend ages designing the most difficult way to instal every part. 'Little tip, its alot easier to take out the filter with the holder and then unscrew as its not much space in those 'Connect vans.' But thumbs up for tutoral.' (ReD) Nice in theory but in my 2007 even a 2lbs hammer could not belt out the holder from its two slide in clips! You may find, like me, that if you remove the rad. hose pipe you will then gain access to the filter strap screw. You may then find that such is chavelled to hell and can't be removed. What to do? Whilst you can possibly simply slide out the old filter one can almost guarantee that the new filter is 2 thou. wider and won't slide in, even after lubricating its shell! So, bottom line, is that the strap has to be cut off. It's hard to hack saw through the screw and one immediately then thinks '4" angle grinder.' NO, NO, NO, NO!!!!!! Very likely the use of such will cause a fire. Cover up everything except where the screw joins the two halves of the strap's clasp, then make a few drill holes there with your electric drill before using a large screwdriver to burst open the clasp. After the new filter has been inserted make good the broken clasp with a powerful cable tie, then trim such with a craft knife.

[@isajav3819]

Do you fill up the filter with diesel or regular gas?

[@javaidsadiq5775]

Isa Jav He fills it with diesel. Did you watch and listen to the video? I don't think so

[@riderzinc]

hahahahahhaa

[@jamesbranwood9991]

Sound job

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Cheers James

[@natanc8221]

what hold on the filter did you fill up with diesel

[@natanc8221]

Hole

[@jamiemccort8388]

It will be the input valve

[@fcukmegently]

Any will fill filter.

[@jamiealexander3142]

Dont use the outlet port to fill it up , use the inlet port as the outlet port has a one way valve fitted to it and you will break the filter before you hae even used it

[@cupra2Jock.]

@@jamiealexander3142 legend. Thanks

[@javaidsadiq5775]

You're supposed to start the engine once you take the old filter out to burn the excess fuel and air out. Before putting the new filter in. Let the engine run until it cuts out and then put the new filter in filled with fuel. That's the correct way. You missed that out

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

I don't even know what to say about this comment :)

[@garyp2982]

Agree, it would be a right twat to bleed.

[@ronowens1946]

Doing the job Gerard's way eliminates the need for bleeding the system, if you start engine without filter or empty filter you are going to get problems because the system will be full of air and let me tell you with a connect van you will be sorry, they can be pigs to get going, i am one of the lucky ones that know an easy way to start them so it don't bother me but the diy man. {experience from a 73 year old fitter}

[@dan198zero9]

Ron Owens how did get around bleeding the system mines had a new filter and won’t start after filling the filter. Been told to bleed it and good luck.

[@wackadakka3134]

are you mental ?

[@olihuckstepp]

Thanks for this 👍