Change Car Fuel Filter Ford S-Max
Change Car Fuel Filter
| Estimated time | 0h45–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
S-Max 2006-2015 16
S-Max 2015-2025 13
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What is the role of the Ford S-Max fuel filter?
The fuel filter retains all impurities from the fuel circuit. Modern injection systems operate at extremely high pressures with very fine tolerances, making effective fuel filtration critical to prevent damage to injectors and the high-pressure pump.
When should you change the Ford S-Max fuel filter?
Generally replace every 20,000–60,000 km depending on the manufacturer. The filter should also be replaced if the vehicle has been left standing for a long period or if contaminated fuel has been used.
Is it difficult to change the Ford S-Max fuel filter?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: locate the filter, disconnect any electrical connectors, remove the old filter, fit the new filter with new seals, prime the fuel system, start the engine and check for leaks.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-Max 2006-2015 | 2006-2015 | 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTWA), 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTWB), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1WA), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1WB), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (FFWA), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (QYWA), 2.0 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (AOWA), 2.0 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (AOWB), 2.0 F… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol |
| S-Max 2015-2025 | 2015-2025 | 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCK), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCP), 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CE), 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CI), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7CL), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T8CJ), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UFCB), 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BCCC), 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) D… | Diesel, Petrol |
| S-Max 2021-2025 | 2021-2025 | 2.5 FHEV Electricity,Petrol (BGCA) | Electricity, Petrol |