Truck just hit the 94,000 miles and just dawned on me that the I haven't ever had the fuel filter changed. I've never been much of a mechanic but I am handy and my neighbor convinced me that we could change out the fuel filter ourselves a lot cheaper. Went to O'riellys bought a filter and a plastic fuel line disconnect tool. The tool they sell doesn't work or I'm not smart enough to figure it out. What kind of tool do you use so I can get one that I know will work?

Thanks

Dan

2001 f-150
4x4 super crew
5.4 L

 

This is in our Articles and How To section and should help. It is the same for your truck.
https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...picturess.html

 

If you have the blue clip, you may want to read this as well.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...el-filter.html

 

Also, do yourself a favour and put a Motorcraft fuel filter in there. Some people have had issues with the aftermarket ones.

 

oooo...94k on a fuel filter....better hope your fuel pump doesnt start going south on ya after you do change it

 

How often should you change your fuel filter?

 

The industry standard is 30k.

 

Hmm I should probaly look into to changing mine too then

 

yea 30k..i change mine at about 10k because we have a farm i help tend, and our driveway is 1/4 mile of red clay! may change it today!

 

Why would a pump fail after a fuel filter change? Just curious, never heard that.