Does anyone know how much the dealer charges for this? I did it myself I was just wondering how much I might have saved myself.

 

My dealer wanted $20 for the filter and $60 to change it. there crack there! its only a 15-20 min job.

 

Yeah well they can keep smokin' just not on your dime! I try to do the things I can on my own and only bring it in for stuff I can't.

 

I'll do all the maintenance, the ford place will only do a tranny flush. if you get a good manual you can do it all

 

Trans is what I was thinking too. I just changed my oil, air, and fuel filter. For the trans and diff. I will go to the dealer. What manual are you talking about? I can't find one for 04+

 

I ordered Ford Full Size F-150 Pick-Ups, 2004 Thru 2006 (Haynes Repair Manual and of: Ford F-150 Pick-Ups 2004-06 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manuals) got them at Amazon.com both for $30

 

is the ford silver fuel removal tool the same one used for all year models or is there a certain type for the 04-07 model?

 

It's the same tool. I believe it's been the same since 1990 or so. 8 bucks at Advance.

 

I paid $7.46 at a local auto parts store. I don't think it's a ford specific tool though. I think it's a fuel line specific tool, but I could be wrong.

 

Thanks for all the info guys!

I've got a quick question. How does fuel not come out of the lines when disconnecting the fuel filter and not clamping the fuel lines?

Duke

 

Just a guess, but really all that in the lines is what sitting in the lines. Otherwise you need you truck one and running the fuel pump to the pull the fuel to the engine.

 

Hi.

Physics ! Which for some folks = PFM

Cheers
Bubba

 

LOL, ok it was my one stupid question of the day!

Duke

 

Unless you use hemostats you will have to hold the lines up to prevent leakage. I did not depressurize my system but I let my truck sit overnight. There was a little gas that ran out of the lines, but I made sure you keep my face away from the filter and I was wearing safety glasses. I was able to do it without getting too frustrated which simply means that it is not that difficult to do.

 

I had more fuel in my filter once I removed it than I noticed that leaked out of either line when I disconnected them. No spitting or pressure noticed, and I didn't remove the gas cap. I would wear some rubber gloves or something just to keep what gas leaks off you hands b/c by the time you actually wash you hands(if you're like me), they will be burning and the smell will stay with you for a while, despite numerous washings(almost had to sleep in the recliner, wifey didn't appreciate the gas smell last night. And no, it wasn't any gas I was passing , but rather the remnant of the filter changeout).