Thanks for the quick reply!!!

 

No problem, glad to help out a fellow Ford driver. Just make sure after you install, check for leaks. Good luck to ya.

 

Thnks for the reminder. 33k stronge on my 05. I will do it this weekend.

 

this thread should be a sticky.

 

Hey superranger,
Thanks for all of the info. I replaced my fuel filter today. It only took two trips to the parts store. The only disconnect for the fittings that worked was the one like in the picture (the gray thing). I tried 2 others with no luck. The one I found was in a pack with 5 other disconnects. The only thing that was different on mine is the back fitting had some kind of orange ring in it that I had to take out (it broke). So I am going to call the dealership on Monday to see if it will be ok if I don't have it. It does not leak right now, but I will probably try to get a new one. The fuel that came out of the back of the filter was incredibly dirty like in the picture you showed which I found a little unnerving because my truck only has 27500 miles on it. I guess it shows how back gasoline is getting these days. Anyway total time about 3 1/2 hours including the second trip to the parts store and trying out 3 different tools.

 

I changed my fuel filter today I removed the screws and was hitting the cut off switch pretty hard and I didn't want to break it. So I just unplugged it, was alot easier and less stressful than hitting that plastic switch with a hammer. I am very thankful for the instructions, very helpful post. Thank you

 

hey mods, this should be a sticky for all FI gasoline F-series. 1988 to current. other than the location of the fuel filters, all the tech info is applicable.

that stupid little filter looks exactly like the one in my Bronco and 94 F-150. it's even on the same framerail. just a little bit forward of the older trucks.

good job on this

 

Changed my fuel filter today. Your step by step instructions were very helpful. The instructions and pics made it a breeze. The only thing I did different was unplug the switch. That was probably the hardest part...getting down behind the fuse box to unplug it. Thanks for your helpful post.

 

Awesome post, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

 

Thanks for the info. You obviously meant well and went to a lot of trouble to post it, but it strikes me as a typical effort by someone who knows how to do something but lacks the ability to explain the critical details of the work. I worked on cars in the past but haven't done much on them in the last few years, so I find your description of the fuel line fitting removal at the filter basically useless. Also, I'm sure there's an easier/better way to relieve fuel log pressure than beating on electronic parts with a mallet - like the Schrader valve put there for that purpose.

 

Where is the Schrader valve?

 

Have you changed one? It really is that simple. Takes about 10 minutes and that includes jacking up the truck on the drivers side. I do nothing to relieve pressure, as I do mine after it sits overnight and have never had any pressure on the line. Just get a small amout of "run out" from the line, catch it with a rag. I change mine every 15,000 since it is easy and a filter is only about $12.

 

x2. I didnt do anything to relieve pressure either except let it sit overnight. I used a WIX filter from O'Reilly. Very quick and easy.

 

No luck here. Tried everything just like was said and the lines didnt just "slide off". After 2 trips to the parts strore and 2 hours later im getting really pissed

 

Just replaced mine, I did not use the inertia switch. I just let my truck sit overnight and took the lines off this morning. Awesome post! Thank you!