Fuel filter removal
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Fuel filter removal
I searched and didnt find what I was looking for. I have an 03 350 with the v10. I just bought a replacement fuel filter because so many of you recommended it. The only thing that I cant figure out is where the heck is it?? Ive done a few fuel filters but apparently Im blind because I dont even see one. Im not the tallest guy in the world so it was hard to even see around the engine bay. But I crawled up on top of the motor and poked around but didnt see any kind of cannister/holder that looked like the fuel filter carrier. Is it down below the engine or something? I havent jacked it up to look yet but I certainly dont see it up top anywhere. I dont have any manuals or anything so Im at a total loss here. Ive also heard theres a special tool for this, is it absolutely necessary to change the filter? I would think its a bit rediculous to require a certain tool to take off 2 hose clamps but I may be wrong. Any advice would be good. Thanks!
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I think most newer Ford trucks have them mounted along the frame. Try looking under the drivers side door along the frame. I believe you do need a special tool to release those fuel lines. I've seen the tool at sears for about twenty bucks.
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Okay I drove it on a hill and crawled under there, I found it right away tracting hte lines from the tank up to the motor. But I have this very funny feeling that those "specual" ford hose clamps are going to get busted off and replaced with REAL fuel clamps. Im not about to buy another tool just to do the ford pickup fuel filters heh. Id rather use stainless hose clamps from home depot at 29 cents a piece. 
And if I need to do it again I twist a screw and WALA! Thanks for the help.
And if I need to do it again I twist a screw and WALA! Thanks for the help.
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Originally Posted by Turbo6PGT
Okay I drove it on a hill and crawled under there, I found it right away tracting hte lines from the tank up to the motor. But I have this very funny feeling that those "specual" ford hose clamps are going to get busted off and replaced with REAL fuel clamps. Im not about to buy another tool just to do the ford pickup fuel filters heh. Id rather use stainless hose clamps from home depot at 29 cents a piece. And if I need to do it again I twist a screw and WALA! Thanks for the help.
And if I need to do it again I twist a screw and WALA! Thanks for the help.
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Turbo6PGT, first off, dont bust the old filter off and replace it with hose clamps. The tool to remove the filter is cheap, easy to use and very available. I personally change filters around 15-20,000 miles and the tool makes the job easy.
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I just bought the tool at autozone last night for $7.00 bucks. The fuel lines have a some kind of quick connect fitting, so you have to have the tool to get the lines off. It's really easy just took me a couple of minutes. Take a lot longer to change them out.
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Best fuel line removal tool I've used ( and swear by ) I bought at O'Reilly's for about $8. It's made by Performance Tool, model no. W83130 5/16". It's made of high quality anodized aluminum and works like a charm !!
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Take a look at this link...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...p-install.html
Really some good reading...
biz
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...p-install.html
Really some good reading...
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Here's the link for, (in my opinion ), the best disconnect tools, (for the money), on the market. http://www.mytoolstore.com/wilmar/wtech01.html
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Thanks for the links and help gents, all very informative stuff!
A quick question though, from looking at those plastic quick disconnects I dont see how they work. This picture was posted in another thread and its exactly how mine looks on my 03: http://fords.kilonet.org/krewat/ford...fuelfilter.jpg
Does the disconnect ring slide down inside the flare looking flange where the filter inserts into the hard fuel line? I didnt see a wrench or anything that comes with the tool so I wasnt sure if you just had to push on the plastic ring and pull the filter away at the same time or what. Ive never bought into american cars using these safety clips because they are more likely to break when they get older and you'd have to replace them versus just throwing a couple clamps on some rubber hose. But I realize they have to make it somewhat difficult without the right tools, that way you have to take it to the dealer to have it done.
A quick question though, from looking at those plastic quick disconnects I dont see how they work. This picture was posted in another thread and its exactly how mine looks on my 03: http://fords.kilonet.org/krewat/ford...fuelfilter.jpg
Does the disconnect ring slide down inside the flare looking flange where the filter inserts into the hard fuel line? I didnt see a wrench or anything that comes with the tool so I wasnt sure if you just had to push on the plastic ring and pull the filter away at the same time or what. Ive never bought into american cars using these safety clips because they are more likely to break when they get older and you'd have to replace them versus just throwing a couple clamps on some rubber hose. But I realize they have to make it somewhat difficult without the right tools, that way you have to take it to the dealer to have it done.
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I would tend to think they didnot make it hard on perpose. I would say that the quick connecte save assembily time by at least 1/3 over older style clamps. I btoo bought the tool and used it laste week. You slide the shoulder of the tool into the fitting and press it in with your wthum then at the same time pull the hose out. If you have ever wotked with any "quick release" systems this is the same theory.
BTW I just changed mine on Friday and went from a solid 10 MPG no matter the terain to 13.7 over stevens pass (cascade mountians) in washington state.
BTW I just changed mine on Friday and went from a solid 10 MPG no matter the terain to 13.7 over stevens pass (cascade mountians) in washington state.
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Not sure how many miles you have???, but another extremely helpful maintenance item to do...is clean your MAF sensor. To do this...just open the air filter housing. Spray the MAF with an electronics type cleaner...and let dry. Re-assemble the air filter housing.
TIP: DO NOT touch the MAF sensor.
If you are high miles...then a spark plug change might be in order. IMO...use all Motorcraft parts and replace the spark plug boots while there.
Hope the fuel filter change went well...
biz
TIP: DO NOT touch the MAF sensor.
If you are high miles...then a spark plug change might be in order. IMO...use all Motorcraft parts and replace the spark plug boots while there.
Hope the fuel filter change went well...
biz
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Here is a picture of my old filter with the 3/8" removal disc on it. Mine is an 05 .
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f7...r/P1000115.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f7...r/P1000115.jpg