replacing fule filter in 99 pds

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Apr 19, 2004 | 06:02 PM

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replacing fule filter in 99 pds

how do you get the old filterout of cap? I tried pulling ,unscrewing then decided to do the correct thing ask for help

Apr 19, 2004 | 06:07 PM

Fordtech1

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Factory filters have locking tabs at the cap, have seen some aftermarket filters that are filter and cap together.

Apr 20, 2004 | 08:15 AM

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A friend of mine just changed his fuel filter on his Excursion and said it was a pain in the a$$ to seperate the filter from the cap. If a person has the factory filter, are the tabs easy to spot by the naked eye or does a person have to know what he is looking for? I am planning on changing mine tonight and am curious to get the info before I start. I don't want to pay ford the big bucks for a new filter so I was thinking about looking at NAPA or Schucks. About my only other options here. I have read that many fill the fuel bowl partially with Stanadyne. Would Diesel Kleen (grey bottle) serve the same/similiar purpose? I know the Stanadyne is lubrication only and DK includes a cetan boost.

Any thoughts?

Apr 20, 2004 | 08:43 AM

farmb0y

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I changed my fuel filter on my '99 not too long ago and wonder the same question. I was trying to figure it out before I had the new filter. When I went to the parts shop to get a new one, I looked at it and it had the cap with it, which made things a lot easier. It was a Motorcraft filter. Don't know if that helps you any. I don't know what the factory filters are like, but I think I'll stick with the Motorcraft and not have to worry about popping the filter off the cap every time. If I can remember correctly, I think it cost me around $20 for the filter. Not sure how it compares to just the filter without the cap.

Apr 20, 2004 | 09:40 AM

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You can buy the filters with or without the cap.

I know mine, from the Factory, the cap and filter were separate.

If you do buy the one with the cap and filter one piece

DO NOT GET RID OF THE FACTORY CAP.

Apr 20, 2004 | 10:04 AM

eckart

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From: Kelowna B.C.

On my 99 the filter element was not attached to the lid. When I unscrewed the cap off the housing it was just sitting there. I've heard a hair bit about the one peace cap housings not sealing well letting fuel seap out the lid. Fact or fiction I don't know, but I'm staying with the original setup. I would think that if your filter is stuck to the lid you've got a one peace unit.

May 2, 2004 | 07:28 AM

bhs2869

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I tried to use a puralator fuel filter one piece(cap attached to filter) It would not seal. Fuel keep leaking from under the lid. I will never use anything but the factory lid again.