[rondeo]

I wouldn't follow that video unless you want fuel down your sleeve and potential damage to the fuel pump.

There is a drip free procedure but you need special plugs for the fuel lines, I made my own but probably not worth it if you don't need to do it often. You also need a hand operated vacuum pump.

I'd suggest the following if you're doing the 'wrong' way:

Have the fuel tank nearly empty or low.

Don't put a tube on the drain, this acts as a syphon as you can see in the video.

Crack the seal just enough to let air in.

Put a measuring jug under to collect the drained fuel, 500ml is what the filter holds, it should stop draining at that point, but remember this is the 'wrong' way...

After you change the filter it will be full of air, do not crank the engine to prime it, otherwise the pump may be damaged by running dry and the starter can overheat. There's no pump in the tank.

If you're not that keen it might be a better idea to have it done at a Ford dealer, they will be familiar with the procedure.


As the man demonstrates in his video, the hardest part is priming the filter.