maybe because its 16 years old? mine changes with 87 to 93 by almost 2 mpg.

 

I noticed an increase too. My reason for trying 89 octane was because I had a CEL which was the fuel filter, the guy at advanced auto who found the code PO191 ( fuel rail pressure sensor ) I had a 400 mile to & from trip a couple days later so I figured I would run better gasoline. I noticed my highway economy went up 0.4mpg which made me a bit happy.

 

I dont get what the tools for ive changed many filters on ford pull clips yank lines off replace filter 10 minutes on my back.

 

I did my filter today, took about 10 minutes. I have the blue clip..pulled the center part out and slid the line off. I tired to be as careful as possible to not spill any fuel so I could see what was all in there. I dumped the fuel into a mason jar and it was nice and clear for about 2 seconds then it turned very dark like the posted picture a few pages ago. I don't have any records from the PO of any filter change, so this may be the first. Too easy to not do more often...

 

What's wrong with good 'ole threaded fittings, instead of these complicated clips???

 

This thead sucks! I broke my orange clip following these directions!!! I cant believe this thread is still up!

 

Did a fuel filter change today. The blue clip in the back was no problem. I had a heck of a time on the metal connector on the front of the filter though. I dont know if the disconnect tool I was using was too flimsy or what, but I tried both 5/16 and 3/8 and neither disengaged the springs inside. After messing with it for hours, I tried putting both on (one on top of the other). I heard the springs inside click, but still couldnt take it off. I could feel one side was still holding strong, so I stuck a little screw driver in there to make sure each spring was disengaged, and the fuel filter came right out. Unfortunately, I wasnt expecting it and I got a nice shot of fuel in my eye.

Next time I'll get the beefier disconnect tool.

 

I just spent the last 20 min under my truck with the scissor-like tool and I have been unsuccessful so far. I am going to go back and give it another try. Everyone keeps saying it takes 10 min...I feel dumb! I stick either end of the tool into either the metal end or the plastic end and no matter how hard I try, nothing gives. This freakin dude on youtube makes it look simple!

 

Ohk...another 15min and I have found out how to remove the plastic side (the end where people say they have a blue or orange clip). Well, I have a RED clip! And I couldnt use the tool to undo that side, so I used a small flathead screwdriver to undo one end, then pull the clip slightly out. It worked.

Now, I cant get the damned metal side out! I loosed the fuel line from the plastic clamps on the motor side and pulled the fuel filter out of its metal clamp which gives me and my big hands more room to play with. But I cannot get this damned tool to slide in there as easy as the guy in the youtube video that I posted!!!! Help!!

 

if you guys are still interested in this i work at advance autoparts, we just started carrying driveworks fuel filters along with air filters, ect, but the driveworks fuel filter comes with clips.

 

You were absolutly spot on with the blue clip side! thanks for the info!

 

You were spot on for the removal and replacement. Thanks for the info!

 

Did you read the entire thread? Or did you skim through the first page and then jump under your truck and break it???

Don't blame us for your lack of reading skills.

They got rid of them because they take too long to assemble... OEMs like click-together designs because they assemble in a fraction of a second...
(not saying its better, but it makes the truck less expensive... time is money!)

Your welcome, glad to help!

 

My '04 just clicked 32K and I changed the fuel filter based on my dealer's recommendation that it was time. Thanks for all the useful info in the thread, but I just have to add a few of things:

1) The clips released with no issues using a release tool. Other than having to figure out the lock clip, this was really quite easy.

2) Are you guys siphoning fuel from the bottom of a supertanker or something? Mine poured clean fuel back out the tank end. After I shook the hell out of it I could get some dirt to be visible on a paper towel I strained it through, but nothing I would be concerned about. I would not have changed it if I knew that was all that was in there.

3) Mine had the extension fuel line mentioned and shown here several times. I suspect that this is standard on the longer bed trucks (I have a 6.5 foot bed.) This would allow a standard fuel tank assembly (tank, pump/sender, fuel lines) for the production plant, and just an adder hose if a long bed truck rolled down the line.


As always, click sig below to go to mods website. Nothing new to report.

 

Well after getting soaked in gas lol I did mine last night. It was pretty easy once I figured out the red clip on the front and used the fuel filter tool on the front. The red clip has a latch at one end and than you just push up and it doesnt come all the way out just sits in its housing than I pulled the tube off and BAM gas all pouring out on me lol oh well. It poured out clear and than stopped after a little while (just put a rag up against it to absorb it all) Than fuel disconnect tool on the front side (i popped the fuel filter out of the bracket first to allow me to work with it easier) ......... new filter in hand i than snapped the front line in (did the front safety clip) than filter in bracket than the rear hose snap in and secure clip. I'll have to let the truck sit for a little longer next time so the fuel can drain out from the fuel filter up back into the tank but that was my only problem.

Here is a pic of the fuel that came out after the gas stopped running. I'm just hitting 35k on my truck and never a fuel change (original owner) and don't really buy crappy gas.

Its at the bottom of a soda bottle and there is grit all on the bottom filled up about a half inch not much but nice and dirty!