2007 Explorer fuel filter location?
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 772
Likes: 3
From: Mount Airy, MD
2007 Explorer fuel filter location?
Does anyone know where it is? I did a search on here and came up empty. I haven't physically looked for it on the vehicle yet. I'll be changing oil this weekend and I'd like to change the fuel filter while I'm at it.
Almost forgot, it has the 4.6L V8.
Almost forgot, it has the 4.6L V8.
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,903
Likes: 2
From: Wyoming
OK, I'm in the same boat. 2006 Explorer, 4.6L V8, and I've looked on both frame rails, up and down, and I'm completely missing it. I bought a Napa gold filter, it's fairly sizable, Ford can't have hidden it that well, dambit. I seached this forum diligently, and don't tell me "just follow the fuel line." Where is the little pot-licker?
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,903
Likes: 2
From: Wyoming
I saw that reply on another thread dealing with a 2002 Explorer. The only shield I could see with 2 fasteners was the one where my floor jack was positioned to lift the rig. The two bolts looked like they went right into the frame under the front of the passenger front door - could it be that one?
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,903
Likes: 2
From: Wyoming
I got the fuel filter changed this weekend. What a PITA! First remove 3 13mm bolts to get a heat shield off, then 2 more 10mm nuts come off to remove a plastic shield. Then, and only then, does the filter show it's ugly face. There is a plate attached to the frame under the passenger door side that has 2 bolts in it, but the plate is tack welded to a crossmember so it's always in the way. I didn't need the fuel filter tool (looks like goofy scissors), just my fingers. One end has a C clip and the inlet side has a red clamp that is tough to figure out. I had to go to Serious Explorations - a dedicated Explorer/Ranger site - to get a decent idea of how to get at this. It was a permanent sticky on their site.
This is obviously an attempt to make everyone head to the dealer to get this filter changed. Absolutely stupid.
This is obviously an attempt to make everyone head to the dealer to get this filter changed. Absolutely stupid.
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,903
Likes: 2
From: Wyoming
Just did this filter again at 126K miles
And it's still a PITA. You can watch all the internet videos you want, but they always have the Explorer on a lift. When you are under the car in your driveway, all you can get is one hand up in there. The green clip is fine, it's the red one that is just plain evil. And everything is sharp in there, lots of heat shields and sheet metal.
Trending Topics
New User
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Fuel filter location
How to replace my fuel filter.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,814
Likes: 83
From: Cedar Rapids, IA
Welcome to the forum! Did you read the posts above yours that provide some insight in to the filter location and process to change it? What year is your Explorer and which engine does it have?
-Rod
-Rod
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TallPaul
Fuel Injection, Carburetion & Fuel System
6
Jun 9, 2016 03:18 PM
