Yea , I said the tool in th last pic doesn't work. WTF? The first metal one works, IF you get the Ford one. That's the one that I've read works the best

Yea, then you definitly have problems lol. The plastic tool that's shaped like a triangle NEVER worked for me. The plastic round ones SHOULD work (last pic).

I dunno know if I would use PB Blaster, there is an O-ring in their. WD40 or SEAFOAM Deep Creep would be best.

Steve83 has a nice diagram w/instructions here -

http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/497461_1

 

The troubles I had in removing my fuel filter were the deciding factor in whether I would drop the tank or pull the bed when my fuel pump went bad. I pulled the bed so I could see what I was doing when removing the fuel lines.

 

Damn

When I change the fuel pump sock,-



I just lower the tank enough to pull the pump so I don't have to disconnect all that other junk on top,- that crap breaks to easy lol. It goes pretty quick after you've done it once or twice. But yea, I don't have a problem with the filter on the 98.

If I had a couple IRAX hoists, -pulling the bed would be cool. One day I will

 

I was for sure the smaller scissors tool was gonna work, but the metal is just too thick on it. I have some silicone spray i'll try first, then WD40 if that doesn't do it. The plastic ones look similar to the ones in the picture, just color-coated like the diagram and instructions talk about.

 

Oh well, I'll leave mine in the wrapper and take them back then. The Blue ones works tho, that's the one I grab everytime I do mine. Everyone sells those around hear.

 

after i get one side out i wiggle the filter back and forth while i have the removal tool, be it the plastic piece or scissors, eventually it comes out

 

I spray PB blaster in both ends and turn he filter a few turns. Once you get the filter off take your plastic tool and put it on the end of the filter. If the locking ridge is larger in diameter than that of the tool you will never get it off. The removal tool has to be of the same diameter or slightly larger than that ridge. Cheap filters do not spec out as well as the brand names and the ridge may be larger than the tool. I would suggest taking your removal tool to the store when purchasing your next filter.

 

I just ask for Motorcraft.

 

I rented one from AutoZone and it took me about 30 minutes one each side. I got it done (bending the old filter in the process) and brought the tool back the next day the lady looked at me and asked: "you did that already? usually people rent these all week trying to get it out!"

 

I do mine every year in the fall and its really not a big deal. Maybe because they havent had a chance to get all gunked up. I use that same blue tool Jbrew does.

 

I avoid the issue - I pay to have it done when it's in for other service anyway. Yeah, I know - 70 bucks for something I can do for $10, but I just don't want to deal with it.

 

I had trouble getting the engine side off on my truck,
i ended up heating up and bending a small flat head screw driver
to 90 degrees. Poked it in there and the filter came right off

 

i have a couple of the el cheapo scissors type tools from vato zone and napa, the best thing I ever did was flag down a snap-on truck and buy a good one from the driver

 

I would have felt to guilty flagging him down just for that. I might of let him talk me into a new set of swivel sockets or maybe one of those fancy little Snap-On mechanics stools with the wheels on it. Yea, those plastic milk carton boxes just don't get it anymore, they suck when their dirty as well, - your backside can end up looking like a damn waffle cone