Thanks for the kudos.

This was really meant for 2004 + F150s, but the general idea does work for the older trucks.

More than likely the fuel filter on your '95 is held on by the old style plastic U clips, all you'll need for them is a flat blade to pry them out. Just make sure not to reuse the old clips.

 

I just changed my fuel filter on my 2004 5.4L supercrew....the only issue I had was I could not trip the 'fuel shut off switch'. I was hitting it fairly hard....I didn't want to break anything so I looked in the owners manual for the fuel pump fuse, no reference about it anywhere. Searched online, no luck.
So I got some small towels and removed the fuel tank side of the fuel filter first...no fuel spillage. Then I removed fuel line on the engine side of the fuel filter. I did get about 1/2 cup of fuel, it just ran out...no high pressure spraying.
Swapped out the fuel filter and re-installed the lines. No problem. Next time I won't bother with trying to de-activate the fuel shut off switch.
But it would be better to remove the fuse for the fuel pump.....anyone know which fuse this is???? If not, I'll just have to remove the filter with fuel in the line again in another 30k.

 

BravoZulu on the write up superrangerman. I've seen alot of doc sheets that weren't as detailed and precise as your directions. Maybe you have a second career waiting in the wings.

 

superrangerman thanks for the infrormative details.....hopefully there's more to come..
i just learned something very important today.... thanks again.....

 

Thank you much for the information, I bought a filter a while back and was planning to replace it myself but was told it is not simple don't do it!!...Now I know why, the same question, the picture is not clear could you please clarify which switch?

 

Nice post superrangerman! I have done several filters on various efi vehicles. I simply let the vehicle sit overnight and then change the filter in the AM. Like somebody else posted, you get maybe a half a cup of fuel spillage and no spraying.

No offense to your great post, that's just been my experience, that's all. Anyone not using a method to bleed off the pressure, do it at your own risk. Superrangerman has a good method IMO. I don't want anyone blaming me for becoming a french fry cuz they did exactly what I posted and are sitting in a burn unit. Or for a visit to the eye doctors office with gasoline in their eyes.

And to those guys or gals that want to wait to 100k or more to replace the fuel filter, be prepared to save up some big dollars for a new fuel pump alittle while later.
That's just what happenned to a guy I work with on his vehicle. A shop changed out his filter around 125k and about 6 mo and $500 later. New fuel pump. Surprisingly enough, he was having problems and the shop changed the fuel filter.
He was warned that typically after waiting that long to change the filter that the fuel pump would be next. They were right. So spend a little now or alot later.

Superrangerman, I am surprised noone has mentioned your use of the F word. FRAM.
Alot of people on this site don't like Fram oil filters anyway. Are their fuel filters better?
I've used their fuel/air/oil/you name it, over the years without problem so it didn't bother me any.

Tim

 

You do have to thump the sensor pretty solid. Sometimes it takes a decent hit.

The sensor is designed to kill the gasoline supply in the event of a crash. This is why it takes a decent sized thump to deactivate the sensor.

 

I don't have a problem with their air and fuel filters. They are some of the best constructed filters out there for the money.

Their oil filters on the other hand leave a lot to be desired IMO. I use the FL820S Motorcraft filter becuase of its superior ADBV and cost. A simple comparison between any other filter shows that the MC 820S is the only one designed this way.

 

Tim,

I don't like FRAM either. IMO they are cheaply made these days. Want a great aftermarket Filter brand? "Wix"

I've been using WIX filters for years now. I do use the Motorcraft Oil filter for the same reason that Superranger stated - a very good ADBV. All other filters (fuel, Air) I use Wix brand. Filter1.com carries them.

CMOS

 

I guess I shoul have read this a couple days ago....

 

Thanks superrangerman2002, I did a search on here for fuel filter change and saw your thread for changing the filter. It was great information to get because before I saw it I wasn't sure I'd try it, but after I thought it would be a snap and it really was. Can't thank you enough for the help. I'm sure it helped alot more too. Thanks again Rich.

 

superrangerman2002,
good job brother. maybe the mods will make a section where we can put how tos. i'd be will to sumit some stuff.
not trying to take anything away from you but just adding another in sight, you dont have to hit the shut off switch you can just un plug it. then start your truck in a few seconds it will die. theres no need in doing it a couple times cause your just wasting time cause when you turn the key over the pump runs for a second and its enough to start the truck. although the line can still be under some pressure. the 04 and up doesnt have a valve which i think stinks.

 

Well detailed instructions, the only other thing I do is to remove the fuel filler cap before starting this procedure, as it helps relieve the pressure in the filler neck.

 

Where is the filter located exactly? I am having a hard time locating it.

 

The filter is located on the inside of the frame rail under the cab on the driver's side.