Gentlemen (and/or ladies) ... Wally-World Strikes again! (lol) Can't afford a "real" fuel filter (been on work. comp. for 6 months & 3 days now) - but I needed one (W-A-A-A-Y overdue!) - so I got a Fram at Wal*Mart. I rolled the dice on a "G8018", as it was applicable in every way, shape and form that I could see/figure - EXCEPT for their book there.

Now, I do have a Flex-Fuel Ranger, but, as this same filter ("G8018") was listed for another Flex-Fuel Ford (1999 but different model - forget right now, was a bigger truck or SUV I believe). This filter should (WILL) "bolt-on" - but should I be aware of something else regarding FFV or "pressure" on this system - in other words - could Wal*Marts book (and in fact, Fram's website too) be wrong - rather - not updated well enough?? They also did same thing with the Tauruses as with the Rangers.

Thx in advance,
Glenn ...

 

What is the engine letter in your VIN?

 

"V" - sir.

 

Well, according to the O'reilly auto parts website, Wix shows a different # for the flex fuel than the standard. I believe it is the material that it is made of because the E85 is much more corrosive than gasoline.
To be sure, try sending a PM to y2kfordparts. He is very helpful and is a Ford parts dealer. He can probably fix you up.
They only showed one filter for 98-99 on their website.

 

The Motorcraft site also shows a different filter for flex fuel.
FG986B = gas eng.
FG991 = flex eng.

 

Thanks again Jimmy - actually, Triple-THX.

There is likely good reason (VERY!) for this - as you mentioned, the ethanol(85%) - while being more "potent" (from what I've read - "higher octane") - is also more harsh/corrosive ("much more" -?) ... though I am still left pretty-danged curious why the Fram App. Book listed that filter for another FFV - in fact, another `99 Ford FFV (???). I'll glance at that book next chance I get later this week, and report the fact here when I do.

This being the most likely (only that I can imagine) reason for this filter not making the grade for my FF/Ranger - I believe I'm going to go ahead and install it as I've pumped not one drop of E-85 (for better or worse) in 7-8 years/148K+ (it is NOT readily available - to me - and I traverse half of the state of VA on a regular basis). I did finally get to "pull into" a PUBLIC station carrying it a week or two ago (the vast majority of E-85 stations on the east-coast are on govt./military installations - at least in the VA/WV/Wash., DC area) ... reason I did NOT pump it (?): it was $2.639/10, and I was heading to an area (with half a tank of conventional) where I could purchase said 'fossil' for $2.469/10 ... if I am getting regular gas for less (ESPECIALLY ALMOST 20 cent/gal. LESS!!), AND better MPG out of it - it's no contest for me ... I AM an American, I in fact LIVE AND work on a farm - and hell, sure I'd like to do what I can for the environment, my neighbors - AND future generations - but we ... I - is po'! I have a couple kids to support - if Big Biz (that is; "particular" or "certain" BIG BIZ'S) is/are not interested in me (us - any/ALL of us), and if it's not feasible for Uncle Sam to SOMEHOW 'share', or foster - not only more "Green-ness" - but also ramp-up CONCRETE efforts and MEANS of disposing with the nations seeming addiction to FOREIGN crude - well, I gotta - and make no mistake - I'm-a-gonna - take care of me & mine.

~***I apologize to anyone that may not have tuned-in here for this, which more-or-less turned into a political op-ed.***~


Thx again,
Glenn ...

 

I agree, I will not buy a foreign car, but I can not see paying more money for less MPG!!! That's not American either. So, if you only use real gasoline and it has the same size fittings and such, I would use it. There is no pressure difference or anything, just must not be resistant to the corrosive fuel, but since you don't use it, it should be ok.