Changing my Fuel Filter
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I’m sorry I’m digging up 4 year-old posts. None of the posts on this thread helped me a bit anyway – none of them pointed to a source where I could obtain the part I needed – I found it on my own. I do believe I have found some new information that may help out someone today (or in the future) – obviously, I’m not trying to help out someone that had a problem 4 years ago.
With your short-sided, sarcastic attitude, it’s not worth my time to be part of this forum.
If you are the owner of this site, you may as well remove my user name and all other information I supplied to join. I do not want to take up your precious server space.
Have a nice day.
With your short-sided, sarcastic attitude, it’s not worth my time to be part of this forum.
If you are the owner of this site, you may as well remove my user name and all other information I supplied to join. I do not want to take up your precious server space.
Have a nice day.
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Looking for clips also
Westnedge,
I broke all 3 clips (2 orange and 1 green) while changing my fuel filter yesterday. Could you tell me where to find replacement clips. The Ford dealer wants $287 for 3 replacement lines.
Thanks,
Ranman59
I broke all 3 clips (2 orange and 1 green) while changing my fuel filter yesterday. Could you tell me where to find replacement clips. The Ford dealer wants $287 for 3 replacement lines.
Thanks,
Ranman59
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holy crap... is it a breeze or does it require replacement of mystery clips, as well as like brake lines? maybe they should just install a hidden explosive charge at the factory that goes off if you attempt to work on the vehicle...
Last edited by 45auto; Aug 30, 2007 at 11:25 AM.
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When I changed the filter on my 2003 I purchased the metal scissor clip removal tool and found it to be useless. There are three different size clips and there is not enough clearance between connection and filter to make use of the tool. I did a search and found the procedure to use a small screwdriver to remove the clips by pushing the fitting toward the filter and then pushing in on large ear of clip with screwdriver to disconnect fitting. It worked great on all three clips. I agree on the rapid flashing most likely being a burned out bulb.
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Why is everybody flipping out?
A quality replacement filter WILL come with replacement clips. The one I got from CarQuest did.
Also, those scissor tools don't work because their smallest size is a mite too big. I don't even use the thing. I just roll up a piece of stiff plastic, (like from a paint can cap), and push it into the coupling with a pair of pliers. Works like a charm, cheap as hell, and can fit any size under the sun.
A quality replacement filter WILL come with replacement clips. The one I got from CarQuest did.
Also, those scissor tools don't work because their smallest size is a mite too big. I don't even use the thing. I just roll up a piece of stiff plastic, (like from a paint can cap), and push it into the coupling with a pair of pliers. Works like a charm, cheap as hell, and can fit any size under the sun.
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Originally Posted by markfh11q
Why is everybody flipping out?
A quality replacement filter WILL come with replacement clips. The one I got from CarQuest did.
Also, those scissor tools don't work because their smallest size is a mite too big. I don't even use the thing. I just roll up a piece of stiff plastic, (like from a paint can cap), and push it into the coupling with a pair of pliers. Works like a charm, cheap as hell, and can fit any size under the sun.
A quality replacement filter WILL come with replacement clips. The one I got from CarQuest did.
Also, those scissor tools don't work because their smallest size is a mite too big. I don't even use the thing. I just roll up a piece of stiff plastic, (like from a paint can cap), and push it into the coupling with a pair of pliers. Works like a charm, cheap as hell, and can fit any size under the sun.
There are also metal "safety" clips that pop on and off which surround the fittings themselves after the connections have been made, but they have nothing to do with the actual connection itself. My Motorcraft fuel filter did not come with these safety clips. I assume you are not talking about the safety clips.
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Pawpaw, I was talking about the white plastic safety clips. I read ranman's post and looked into fuel filters on later models, and I see what their talking about now.
And I was referring to 45auto's and westnedge's posts when I said "flipping out".
Sorry for the confusion.
And I was referring to 45auto's and westnedge's posts when I said "flipping out".
Sorry for the confusion.
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Originally Posted by markfh11q
Pawpaw, I was talking about the white plastic safety clips. I read ranman's post and looked into fuel filters on later models, and I see what their talking about now.
And I was referring to 45auto's and westnedge's posts when I said "flipping out".
Sorry for the confusion.
And I was referring to 45auto's and westnedge's posts when I said "flipping out".
Sorry for the confusion.
There seems to be at least 3 different types of fuel filter connectors that Ford has used on Rangers within the past decade or so. There is the "older" method which has the connectors with the removable white clips. Next, there are the "duckbill" types of fittings - requiring the so-called "special disconnect tool" - which seem to have made their appearance right around '98 (which may be a result of the changeover to returnless fuel systems with their corresponding higher fuel pressures). And now, apparantly, Rangers built in the last few years have fuel filter connectors that are color-coded and do not require a special tool of any sort to get them apart.
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Green Clip for Fuel Filter Line
Originally Posted by Westnedge
I finally found a replacement for the clip I destroyed. I'm still celebrating(!!!) and have not yet finalized my fuel filter replacement for my '03 Ranger - I'm working on it. As soon as I finish inventing this wheel, I will post my results.
Does anyone know if a (.jpg) photo can be added to a post?
Does anyone know if a (.jpg) photo can be added to a post?
Thanks,