I had my truck at a Ford dealer today for some service work. I asked about replacing a fuel filter. The service manager said I needed a special tool and that I probably couldn't do the work myself because the fuel system had to be depressurized. Can some comment on this service guy's recommendations. Fuel system depressurization? Huh?

BTW, they charge .7 hrs of shop time to replace filter....... $51.99 [img]/dcforum/Images/happy.gif[/img]

Thanks,
Tyman

 

actually you can do the job quite easily. you can buy the tool kit at any auto parts for $10. in order to depressurize the fuel lines all you have to do is disconect the plug that goes in to the shut off switch and run your truck untill it stops.

 

yup, the system has to be depressurized, and yup, you can do it yourself, just as the last post says. However, be aware that a "check engine" light may come on when doing this, much as it can come on if you drive with the gas cap not locked properly.

As for the .7 hours of labor, Ford says that job should only take .4 hours!