almost stranded in BFE AGAIN!!!!!!
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The box fits nicely in the full console, if you have it.
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One of the most common complaints of previous generation trucks was how hard they were to service. Which happens to be one of the primary goals they had when designing this one, to make it easier to service.
I never took my truck off-road, but I did have a need to change fuel filters. I much prefer this design compared to one that's better protected and harder to get at. Perhaps they should make some changes to the FX4 trucks, but I prefer the way things are now.
I understand the OP's point, but I maintain that for the vast majority of users the current setup is superior.
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A spare fuel filter won't fix this problem. You will need a spare cap for the fuel filter. And thats a dealer only part.
I definitely think these trucks need wheel flaps at all four corners. My tuxedo black paint is really showing the rock chips behind the front wheels.
I definitely think these trucks need wheel flaps at all four corners. My tuxedo black paint is really showing the rock chips behind the front wheels.
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my truck does have mud flaps, the same ones epic put on in his mudflap video. so that will not save you!!! my wife is saying now, why do we buy a new truck all the time, might as well get a used one because the new one breaks down too. uhhhhhhh as a side note I have to say something good about my truck. its gets freaking awesome fuel mileage. pulled over 19 mpg on the tank of fuel when the break happened despite leaking out like a gallon of fuel or more along the way. crawl up under your truck, look where that unit is, your first thought should be man that thing is exposed. it looks like epic's titan tank actually offers a little bit of protection for it.
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I think the fuel filter housing under the truck is terrible design. Waaay too vulnerable to damage by rocks, ice and brush. Too bad not mounted in a location accessible from the top side so no fuel runs up your arm changing the filter to say nothing for the safety of the housing.
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Please define "better"? Better protected and harder to service?
One of the most common complaints of previous generation trucks was how hard they were to service. Which happens to be one of the primary goals they had when designing this one, to make it easier to service...
One of the most common complaints of previous generation trucks was how hard they were to service. Which happens to be one of the primary goals they had when designing this one, to make it easier to service...
I'd have to agree with the need for wheel/mud flaps. 
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Please define "better"? Better protected and harder to service?
One of the most common complaints of previous generation trucks was how hard they were to service. Which happens to be one of the primary goals they had when designing this one, to make it easier to service.
I never took my truck off-road, but I did have a need to change fuel filters. I much prefer this design compared to one that's better protected and harder to get at. Perhaps they should make some changes to the FX4 trucks, but I prefer the way things are now.
I understand the OP's point, but I maintain that for the vast majority of users the current setup is superior.
One of the most common complaints of previous generation trucks was how hard they were to service. Which happens to be one of the primary goals they had when designing this one, to make it easier to service.
I never took my truck off-road, but I did have a need to change fuel filters. I much prefer this design compared to one that's better protected and harder to get at. Perhaps they should make some changes to the FX4 trucks, but I prefer the way things are now.
I understand the OP's point, but I maintain that for the vast majority of users the current setup is superior.
I dont think it is asking too much for better protected AND easier to service. Wait minute that would be the 7.3, on top of the engine and a flip of the lever. Come on Ford , get it together!
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?Just curious!
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It would be nice to have some protection for that fragile piece of plastic that is the filter housing and drain valve. You just need to be careful in your design so that the skid plate or shield does not prevent easy service of the filter. I would hate to have to unbolt a shield to service the filter or drain.
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Looks like a crawl underneath my truck is in order so I can check this out and contemplate a solution. I do go off-road, though I don't use this truck as aggressively as I did my '05. Still, it would be a real PITA to have that plug snapped off in the hinterlands and then try to pull off a McGyver/cumminscowboy manuever while laying in the brush/mud/rocks, etc, and at night! Especially if I had a freshly harvested buck or boar in the bed and I'm on my way to skin it or take it to the butcher.
Do we have a 6.7 Forum surfer that owns a machine shop? If so, please fab up a metal replacement for that dang plastic fuel filter drain. That would be a good start.
Do we have a 6.7 Forum surfer that owns a machine shop? If so, please fab up a metal replacement for that dang plastic fuel filter drain. That would be a good start.
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Crazy001 In better protected. I mean somethings do need a tad more protection than other things, especially on a fuel related item. I just believe they could have thought about it hanging down and just put a shield there. I agree with you on don't make them more difficult to service, but fuel is a safety item.
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Sure because the 7.3 design was so superior. I mean I have only repaired about 30 of them that leaked fuel all over the top of the engine. There is nothing dangerous about that. Of course the drain tube on most of them is too short and makes it a real challenge to catch the fuel when you drain it. Nothing is perfect that is for sure.
It would be nice to have some protection for that fragile piece of plastic that is the filter housing and drain valve. You just need to be careful in your design so that the skid plate or shield does not prevent easy service of the filter. I would hate to have to unbolt a shield to service the filter or drain.
It would be nice to have some protection for that fragile piece of plastic that is the filter housing and drain valve. You just need to be careful in your design so that the skid plate or shield does not prevent easy service of the filter. I would hate to have to unbolt a shield to service the filter or drain.
just seems appropriate m ost of the time. Like the engineers need something beat into their heads