The STP Filter (which is better) has more pleats than the Ford OEM filter. For the small section I counted 9 pleats for the Ford and 16 pleats for the STP. May be a better filter but will restrict air flow quicker as it gets clogged. So will have to change more often. STP - Better filtering but change more often OEM - Average filtering change less often
Totally agree! I've got a newer model, with the 3.5L TT EB, and there's some extra bits in your way so it's even worse! Still doable, just requires a lot of manoeuvring inside that tight space. I'm in agreement with some others below though; still think it's a great van! Learning about its short comings allow you to plan accordingly for how to deal with them, that's all. No vehicle's perfect, but experiencing the others - maybe if the Sprinter had an AMG engine in it... but no way I was going to deal with a diesel.
It is sad that so many people say this vehicle sucks to maintain. I have a transit 150 cargo van and it is a great van to drive, holds a lot of stuff, comfortable cabin.. no problems with using it, except for the design problems you and others talk about. It is very strange- why couldn’t they do a better job making it easier to work on? I’m going to attempt to change the oil + air filter on my van soon which is why I am here. Thanks for the video
It's because Ford uses universal engine, meaning same engine is found in f150, mustang, explore, expedition, fusion and Taurus. It can only work well in one vehicle because they are all different in size or might not even work well at all. Since it's universal engine that Ford uses across many vehicles.
@@repairvehicle Thank you for the information and for the video on changing the oil, much appreciated! Would it be okay to use an oil extractor to suck the oil out of the dipstick port, or should I just do it the normal way described in the video/pull the drain plug? Thank you again for the quick reply, subscribed.
Yes, you can extract oil through dipstick tube. I have done on my vehicles many times. I know a guy who is extracting oil through dipstick for the past 20 years.
@@repairvehicle awesome thank you very much. I figure that will be easier than using ramps/pulling the drain bolt out. I did buy a new bolt just in case I have to do that, but I always over tighten things so I’d rather not touch it. I sort of turned a 2 gallon sprayer I got for free into a vacuum extractor and this will be a good test anyway 👍
I found it times easier to drop the filter cover into the gap between the engine head and the filter assembly. Like this you don't have to damage the filter. Work smarter, not harder.
avoid Ford is -- it is a piece of shxxxt engineer by some twik with is head in the toilette bowl and made in Turkey to complete the shit cycle @@repairvehicle
Actually, it's easy to remove the filter housing cover. Simply detach the clip that holds the neck of the windshield washer fluid filler tube (one Torx T-25 screw). This allows that tube to flex forward, clearing enough room for the cover to be removed. It's then easy to get the old filter out and the new one in without struggle or damage. Using this technique, the entire job can be done in less than 10 minutes, with zero frustration. It's an example of very good engineering by Ford. Note that simply unclipping and flexing the filler tube isn't sufficient, as the clip still blocks the filter cover exit path - you must remove the clip. Also note that the electric cable housing is attached to the cover with a small plastic cable tie - snipping this is the easy way to detach the cable.
This is the hard way the easy way is Remove front headlight with the two screws up top then remove the screw for the wiper fluid Mount lift a lil bit and move the tube out the way un lip your box lift up pull towards you and boom it’s out
@@repairvehicle What do you mean by owners broke? The main problem for the cabin filter is that you have to take these plastic clips off and I honestly can't get those off without breaking them.
You asked me about what I think about transit connect overall. I miss read your question thinking you asking me about transit van. When it comes to transit connect, I don’t have any experience with them. However they do come with gdi engine and this engine is known to dump fuel into oil making oil last 2k miles or 6 months which comes first. Carbon build up is another issue with this engine due to gdi.
I’m not. In general I’m not impressed with GDI technology regardless of the brand. Engine problems not avoidable due to fuel dilution and carbon build up. My transit has gdi and makes oil go bad fast 1-3k miles max.
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The STP Filter (which is better) has more pleats than the Ford OEM filter. For the small section I counted 9 pleats for the Ford and 16 pleats for the STP. May be a better filter but will restrict air flow quicker as it gets clogged. So will have to change more often.
STP - Better filtering but change more often
OEM - Average filtering change less often
More pleats more restrictions and less power
Totally agree! I've got a newer model, with the 3.5L TT EB, and there's some extra bits in your way so it's even worse! Still doable, just requires a lot of manoeuvring inside that tight space. I'm in agreement with some others below though; still think it's a great van! Learning about its short comings allow you to plan accordingly for how to deal with them, that's all. No vehicle's perfect, but experiencing the others - maybe if the Sprinter had an AMG engine in it... but no way I was going to deal with a diesel.
You have to un snap the wind shield cleaner bottle out of the way and it comes right out
It is sad that so many people say this vehicle sucks to maintain. I have a transit 150 cargo van and it is a great van to drive, holds a lot of stuff, comfortable cabin.. no problems with using it, except for the design problems you and others talk about. It is very strange- why couldn’t they do a better job making it easier to work on? I’m going to attempt to change the oil + air filter on my van soon which is why I am here. Thanks for the video
Here's the video, how to change oil on transit
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It's because Ford uses universal engine, meaning same engine is found in f150, mustang, explore, expedition, fusion and Taurus. It can only work well in one vehicle because they are all different in size or might not even work well at all. Since it's universal engine that Ford uses across many vehicles.
@@repairvehicle Thank you for the information and for the video on changing the oil, much appreciated! Would it be okay to use an oil extractor to suck the oil out of the dipstick port, or should I just do it the normal way described in the video/pull the drain plug? Thank you again for the quick reply, subscribed.
Yes, you can extract oil through dipstick tube. I have done on my vehicles many times. I know a guy who is extracting oil through dipstick for the past 20 years.
@@repairvehicle awesome thank you very much. I figure that will be easier than using ramps/pulling the drain bolt out. I did buy a new bolt just in case I have to do that, but I always over tighten things so I’d rather not touch it. I sort of turned a 2 gallon sprayer I got for free into a vacuum extractor and this will be a good test anyway 👍
I found it times easier to drop the filter cover into the gap between the engine head and the filter assembly. Like this you don't have to damage the filter. Work smarter, not harder.
Good point or be smart and avoid Ford at all costs.
avoid Ford is -- it is a piece of shxxxt engineer by some twik with is head in the toilette bowl and made in Turkey to complete the shit cycle @@repairvehicle
Actually, it's easy to remove the filter housing cover. Simply detach the clip that holds the neck of the windshield washer fluid filler tube (one Torx T-25 screw). This allows that tube to flex forward, clearing enough room for the cover to be removed. It's then easy to get the old filter out and the new one in without struggle or damage.
Using this technique, the entire job can be done in less than 10 minutes, with zero frustration. It's an example of very good engineering by Ford.
Note that simply unclipping and flexing the filler tube isn't sufficient, as the clip still blocks the filter cover exit path - you must remove the clip. Also note that the electric cable housing is attached to the cover with a small plastic cable tie - snipping this is the easy way to detach the cable.
This is the hard way the easy way is Remove front headlight with the two screws up top then remove the screw for the wiper fluid Mount lift a lil bit and move the tube out the way un lip your box lift up pull towards you and boom it’s out
Thanks for sharing your tips
Ist thing, push the washer bottle neck out of the bracket and to the right, it gives you room to pull the top air box out and out of your way
Your right. Terrible design. Hello Ford. You should fire those engineers working for you. Im available.
Do you also have a video on the cabin air filter of that car? What do you think of Transit Connect Overall
No video for Cabin filter yet. Its a good van to keep ford and other shops in business for long time and owners broke.
@@repairvehicle What do you mean by owners broke? The main problem for the cabin filter is that you have to take these plastic clips off and I honestly can't get those off without breaking them.
You asked me about what I think about transit connect overall. I miss read your question thinking you asking me about transit van. When it comes to transit connect, I don’t have any experience with them. However they do come with gdi engine and this engine is known to dump fuel into oil making oil last 2k miles or 6 months which comes first. Carbon build up is another issue with this engine due to gdi.
@@repairvehicle That Transit Connect engine has gdi? I didn't know that. So overall you don't seem to be too impressed.
I’m not. In general I’m not impressed with GDI technology regardless of the brand. Engine problems not avoidable due to fuel dilution and carbon build up. My transit has gdi and makes oil go bad fast 1-3k miles max.
Hi - I love your channel !
Also - Would you be able to do Basic maintenance on my truck if you live in Texas ?
Thx
What kind truck do you have? I am on the north eastern side of US. Thank you for commenting.
repairvehicle 2019 Ram 5500 using it for heavy hauling only ! Thx
Great video. Thank you
You are welcome!
Ha ha Love the dissatisfaction
hava filtresinden su alıyor aracın dıkkat et
I don't understand your language
@@repairvehicle The vehicle is getting water from the air filter. the engine may fail. I lived
2015 -2018 ford transit