So I just ordered my Motorcraft fuel filters online for $11.00 bucks a piece, compared to the dealers $24.99.......

I wanted to know if the same removal tool that I have used to do the fuel filters on my 02 will work with my 06?......both were 5.4 if that matters at all.

Also it is the same procedure as my 02?

 

The tool can be either plastic or metal, it encircles the inlet/outlet stem and slides inside the hose to release athe clip. I get my Motorcraft filters at the O'Rielly's parts store, $13.

 

I got my fuel filter at the dealer for 18 bucks and the tool at oriellys for like 5 bucks. I also did not change mine till 50K....

 

I got my set at oreilly auto for cheap. Look like below, though my set has numerous sizes. I use the 5/16 and 3/8 size removal tool.

 

Thanks guys, I just called O' Reilys and they wanted 17.99 for the fuel filter and they would have to get them from the warehouse...3-4 days.......So i got a pretty good deal online....should get it by the end of the week....I'm in no rush


As for the tool I have a metal one.....I will go check right now on what size it is..

EDIT: Yep it is 5/16 and 3/8 on the other end......it is also the scissors type.

So it sounds like my tool should work then uh?

 

I have all of the right tools to remove the the lines But iam having a problem with the BLUE CLIP it will not come off Any help Thanks

 

you are not supposed to remove the clip. You take a screw driver and gently pry up the center part, it comes up just about 1/8 of an inch. Then you work the tool in the end of the hose and pull on the hose.

 

Inserting the removal tool under the line with the blue clip will also push the clip up.

 

Bluejay I used the tool and the blue clip popped but i could not get it off of the filter What iam doing wrong ? I do not want to take it to the dealership and get charged $95 to replace it

 

I have never had trouble with that side. I don't know. Push the hose toward the filter and work the tool into the end of the hose, then pull on the hose. Mine always comes off. Now, on the outlet side, I did have a problem and nouthing I did would get it to release. I ended up taking it to a QuickLube and they charged me $44 to replace it. They had a time and ended up pulling the clip out with the filter. they said that sometimes they rust and will not release, They installed a new clip inside the line. But again, this was on the outlet side, not the inlet, where the blue clip is.

 

Thanks Stealth I tried that but i still cant get the fuel line off I will try again on monday Iam goinging to a CUBS game on sunday

 

I will try it again on monday I have a CUBS game to go to on sunday Thanks

 

On my 02 I had a hell of a time with the outlet side also.(56,000 mile) I had first brought it to the dealer to have it done and they called me up and said it was stuck and the fuel lines needed to be replaced.... I laughed and said don't do anymore I am coming to get my truck.......that is the last time that dealer touched my truck.

I went to the store and bought the filter and tool, got the inlet side off fine, outlet side was real rusty & stuck , took wd40 sprayed it around the fitting and with a small wrench over the coupling with the tool releasing the tabs and it slowly slid off with firm back and fourth motion......replace the the fuel lines....My a**


I only have about 16,500 miles on my 06 so it should come off fine......I hope



I also did a Google search and found this

http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/i...0_Pickups.html

 

thanks for the link...I saw that a long time ago...but now it's bookmarked

 

Those are the same tools I used to get my filter off.