I've been thinking about one for a while,but would like to hear the good and the bad.It is on sale today until midnight for 599.99.
Thank's Mark

 

Good:
- can see water visually
- easily drained
- installs with no modifications to your vehicle

Bad:
- cost
- fittings are not stainless steel, although the hoses are. fittings are all rusted.

I have one, like it, has trapped some water. Will get removed from my 2011 when I sell it, and installed on my 2016 when that happens.

 

I have also thought about these - but I hesitate because I am really concerned about doing anything at all with the stock fuel system while the truck is under warranty. We've seen and heard too many cases where Ford has denied warranty claims for contamination as well as alteration - although I can't cite any examples where a system like this would or has been the cause for such denial.
I drain the filter - water separator every 1,000 miles and have yet to get a drop of water in my sample jar. I do not use any additives.
When getting fuel at a low volume city fuel station, I do take a sample of fuel in an old peanut butter jar and look for the clarity of the fuel as well as water. If all looks good, I dump the sample into the tank and fill up..

 

Several of us here have them and like them and the peace of mind they offer. As mentioned previously, the cost is the biggest con. But, when considering what some will spend on bling for their trucks, what is a little more peace of mind worth? I agree with the previously posted pros. Since this uses quick connects and is installed upstream of the DFCM, it stops contamination before any of the Ford stuff, and if the unit ever becomes a problem, it can be taken out of service within 5 minutes - literally.

 

Thank's guy's.Just ordered one.Always nice to save a Benjamin.
Thank's Mark

 

You can get replacement Dahl filters from Zoro for about $6.00 each

http://www.ebay.com/itm/381023068153?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

Thank's for the info,Larry.For those of you that have installed one,did you go over or under the frame rail.Has anyone made a cover for it? I drive on a lot of gravel,dirt and farm fields and don't want to snag it on something.
Thank's Mark

 

Mark, I routed the plumbing over the frame rail. I have not made any cover for it and haven't had the same need for it as you, but realize that they are made of polycarbonate - the same thing as safety glasses and are not easily damaged. I have yet to read of anyone having issues with breakage. They are easily bypassed in the event of an issue though. Being upstream of the DFCM, if you break one, you will be sucking air rather than blowing fuel everywhere. My guess is you would have similar symptoms as someone who doesn't properly purge the air, or who doesn't seat the o-ring or bowl after a filter change. Probably a whining noise and possibly a low fuel pressure warning on the dash.

 

Thank's Doug.I read an old thread of your install this morning.Looks like over the rail is best.I'm going to make an easy opening cover for it,just for less worry when I'm off-road.
Thank's Mark