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Old 05-03-2010, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by TorqueKing
Totally agreed on the PITA that is "quick disconnect"! For what it's worth, I just helped a buddy change his gas filter on an '04 Escape, and the New-new quick disconnect fittings are wonderful- no tools required!
My '89 F-150 (and my old '90 Bronco) both had the easy-disconnect fittings that use the small plastic clips. They are super easy to get off and don't leak. For some reason Ford switched to the PITA design sometime in the 90's - glad they went back to their roots.
 
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