Originally Posted by
andym
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.
Wow- I didn't know it was a new-old technology (like ignition switches on the dashboard). That must be an Alan Mulaly-era decision. I can't even imagine what they were thinking changing away from the plastic-clip style QD, they are magnificent- even better than a clamp on a rubber hose!