Fuel Filter B.S.
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Laughing Gas
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Fuel Filter B.S.
I changed my fuel filters on my 2014 F250 for the first time since I bought it used. The bottom filter was easy.
The top filter I could remove by turning counterclockwise and lifting up but with some difficulty.
The new filter would not slide in easy at all. I had to get a rubber mallet and slightly tap it to seat before turning clockwise. I then had to use a large pair of channel locks to turn it back into position.
The only thing I can think of is that I bought the fuel filter set about 6 months ago and had stored the filters in the carport shed. Maybe the heat expanded the plastic?
The top filter I could remove by turning counterclockwise and lifting up but with some difficulty.
The new filter would not slide in easy at all. I had to get a rubber mallet and slightly tap it to seat before turning clockwise. I then had to use a large pair of channel locks to turn it back into position.
The only thing I can think of is that I bought the fuel filter set about 6 months ago and had stored the filters in the carport shed. Maybe the heat expanded the plastic?
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Or just slight manufacturing issues. It gets a lot hotter in that engine bay in the summer towing 10k. I'm guessing the 2014 doesn't have the 7mm nut or whatever size it is? I loosen that and replace, twist back in place with ease. I vaguely remember folks mentioning Ford removing this feature at some point.
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I've bought mine from Amazon. Where did you buy yours?
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Laughing Gas
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Bought mine from Amazon. It looked identical to the one I took out.
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That's also a likely possibility from places like Amazon.
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https://smile.amazon.com/Motorcraft-...p_d_rp_c_2_2_i
Definitely correct about that.
I might have to think to do that next time or order at villagefordparts.com which I've ordered from before.
https://www.villagefordparts.com/oem...wtdjgtZGllc2Vs
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I only get mine from my dealer. I may spend a little more but my parts guy is super cool and gives me a discount. I am so mad at Amazon that I refuse to go there anymore. Did you hear that they had to change there app logo? looked like Hitlers mustache.Amazon jumped right up and changed it. I refuse to shop at any Woke company.
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Okay so diving deeper into this, from https://www.dieselfiltersonline.com/..._list_limit=24
The Motorcraft set from woke Amazon is $54 and change. Free ship.
From village ford parts, it's $68 and change. Not free ship.
From the link above:
2 pack is $52.88 each
3 pack is $52.95 each
4 pack is $52.88 each
5 pack is $51.95 each. plus shipping...
I need to order a spare housing like I've always wanted to so I should have my return coming in soon and think I will order at least a 3 pack plus the housing, drain plug and sensor... just because schit happens. I always listen to Murphy.
The Motorcraft set from woke Amazon is $54 and change. Free ship.
From village ford parts, it's $68 and change. Not free ship.
From the link above:
2 pack is $52.88 each
3 pack is $52.95 each
4 pack is $52.88 each
5 pack is $51.95 each. plus shipping...
I need to order a spare housing like I've always wanted to so I should have my return coming in soon and think I will order at least a 3 pack plus the housing, drain plug and sensor... just because schit happens. I always listen to Murphy.
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Okay so diving deeper into this, from https://www.dieselfiltersonline.com/..._list_limit=24
The Motorcraft set from woke Amazon is $54 and change. Free ship.
From village ford parts, it's $68 and change. Not free ship.
From the link above:
2 pack is $52.88 each
3 pack is $52.95 each
4 pack is $52.88 each
5 pack is $51.95 each. plus shipping...
I need to order a spare housing like I've always wanted to so I should have my return coming in soon and think I will order at least a 3 pack plus the housing, drain plug and sensor... just because schit happens. I always listen to Murphy.
The Motorcraft set from woke Amazon is $54 and change. Free ship.
From village ford parts, it's $68 and change. Not free ship.
From the link above:
2 pack is $52.88 each
3 pack is $52.95 each
4 pack is $52.88 each
5 pack is $51.95 each. plus shipping...
I need to order a spare housing like I've always wanted to so I should have my return coming in soon and think I will order at least a 3 pack plus the housing, drain plug and sensor... just because schit happens. I always listen to Murphy.
Dieselfiltersonline had free shipping on orders of $200 or more, not sure if that is still the case.. I'd usually order enough supplies for 2 years (6 oil, 2 air, 2 fuel filters) to make that $200 threshold.
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Laughing Gas
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I compared both old and new fuel filters and both look identical to the part I pulled out.
The old fuel filter in the engine baby was a bit difficult to remove. I made sure to check that there was no band clamp to loosen.
I did apply a dab of grease on the outside of the engine bay fuel filter to help get it in but still had to use a rubber mallet to slightly tap it down before turning it to lock it in.
I think from now on I will only buy oil and fuel filters from the dealer.
The old fuel filter in the engine baby was a bit difficult to remove. I made sure to check that there was no band clamp to loosen.
I did apply a dab of grease on the outside of the engine bay fuel filter to help get it in but still had to use a rubber mallet to slightly tap it down before turning it to lock it in.
I think from now on I will only buy oil and fuel filters from the dealer.
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@tradosaurus I'd check out the online Ford dealers. You might get a better price. Or see if your dealer will match the cheapest price you find online.