thanks for the write up. I'm new to this website and read this how to article. I am going to attempt to change my fuel filter this weekend before I install my SCT X3 CHIP. please pray for me.

 

Did mine today. Super simple! Dealer wanted $85 to do the change. Filter was $9 and the tool was $14, for a total of $23, and I can use the tool the next time. Took about 20 minutes. Mine had the blue clip. Per the repair manual, I just pressed down on the 2 outer tabs and pulled on the center tab and the line disconnected. Used the tool to remove the front fitting and swapped out the filter. I also depressurized the system before I started but still had a little gas come out. By the way, the gas that came out of my filter was clear.

 

how do u depressureize it?
also, do u need to repressureize it?

 

Just take off your gas cap and let it sit for 15 min. That's all I do and I've never had more then half a cup of gas come out. Just have some rags handy to catch the gas and you'll be fine. After you have the new filter installed just put your gas cap back on and crank your truck up. Now you're done!

 

Okay, I got a reminder email about more posts and made myself just get up and take pictures. Remember, the one on the bottom is the one I used. Not sure what the rest does, but this worked for me.

http://picasaweb.google.com/xpredatorx/TruckStuff

Those pictures should show what I mean.

 

Just changed mine yesterday. Only 20 Minutes start to finish. Bought the only tool O'Reilly had, the small plastic angleed one. Turned out it worked fine. I have the blue clip. Pulled out the inner tab for 2 clicks and pulled the hose off. Undid the front metal clip inserted the tool, gave some back pressure with a flat head and it came right off. The toughest time was getting the filter out of the clamp. Fuel came out clean. Thanks to this these forums, it make DYI ing easy and saves me $$$$$..

 

Oh yea, Filter was Motorcraft - $12.99. Disconnect tool - $3.49

 

I changed my fuel filter this morning. Here's a tip. Once you have the fuel lines off, tap the filter forward until it comes out of the bracket.( There's enough room.) Now insert the new filter at the front of the bracket. I used a screwdriver to gently pry the filter back into the bracket until centered. Very easy to do and you don't distort the bracket.

 

Good tip. Thanks.

 

i had mine changed today at local oil change, 22.00 for all.... dealer wanted 50.00..

 

Did anyone try unplugging the plug I mentioned? I wanna know if it works for everyone else. I wouldnt see why not, but you never know...

 

I was of the understanding it was not a good idea to allow your fuel injected engine to run out of fuel which is what you are doing when you pull that plug. I though the injectors needed to stay primed so they don't try to push air or moisture through.

I could be wrong or just thinking of older designs though. I am sure someone will correct me if I am.

 

OR... I could correct myself since now that I have read the proper procedure it is fine to run the engine until it runs out of fuel. In my manual it says to do just that to relieve fuel system pressure.

It says to disconnect the fuel pump electrical connection behind the plastic splash screen on the outside of the frame rail under the driver's door. Then you run the engine at idle until it stalls. Crank the engine another 5 seconds after that and your good to go.

 

do i really need a disconnect tool?

 

i woudl highly recommend it.