Sorry if i am posting in the wrong area but i didn't knwo where else would be best. But anyway i was planning on changing the fuel filter today and i got the filter and tool need. Flat out i just could even get the f'in lines to budge. Actualy i ended up breaking the tool (cheap) so i obviously have to be doing somthing wrong. please help!! thakns in advance

-MilkMaN

 

push the tool in then push the line in to the filter then pull back on the line...did you relive the pressure? if you didnt it will not dissconnect and when it does it will spray fuel for a couple of seconds so make sure you have...also have a large rag to catch the gass and have the glasses on...you will also have to pull the filter from the frame rail before you dissconnect or you will not get a good grip on the lines and tools...I use the cheap plastic tools and have had no problems so far

 

ditto on TexfordD...

The metal tool is easier to use, but both work fine.

1) Disconect the wire to the fule pump reset switch. Passenger side by right foot. Inside of fender. Picture in owner's manual.
2) Start truck to relieve pressure
3) Insert tool
4) Push on fuel line first to release
5) Pull on fuel line while applying pressure to tool. Don't pull on tool and don't force it. Wiggle until lose.

 

Thanks for the help guys. Just one more thing....after i start the truck how long should i leave it run to relive the pressure?

 

There is a valve on your drivers side fuel rail, at least it's on the drivers sie for the v6. But it's on one of the fuel rails that connects to your injectors. It's called a schrader valve. (sp?)
It looks like a valve stem with a black cap on it. Just like on your tires. Take a small screwdriver or something similar, and press the needle in the valve until all the pressure is out of the fuel lines. Oh, have a rag handy to catch the small amount of fuel that comes out of the valve. Then your pressure is relieved. And DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT do this on a hot engine! Let it cool down first! Hope I helped out.

 

Yes, the proper way is what Peacemaker said, but disconencting the connector at the shut off is quicker and less messy. I just do this while the truck is still running and it takes just a couple seconds before the truck stalls out due to no more fuel.

 

ok i have good news and bad news

Good news is I got the lines off!

Bad news is the reason i couldn't get the front line off was because one of the tabs that holds the filter in somehow was fliped up and was causing it to be jamed. I tryed to bend the little tab back and put the line on the new filter and it worked, for a whole 5 min then it started to get a very slow leak. So what should i do now? Can i purchase this small peice (of pian in my A$$) somewhere? Because obviously the old one isn;t holding to well.

Thanks for the help and if all else fails there always Duck Tape

-MilkMaN

 

If you have a NAPA auto parts store in your area, check with them. They carry fuel line repair fittings, retainers & hoses for fuel injection systems. They might be able to save you from having to buy a complete fuel line from Ford.

 

OK i think i made a new record of how long it takes to change a fuel filter! I went and got the new retainer and o ring and first the retainer didn;t fit right had to cut a lil here and there. Then finaly after about an hour or so get it on and ta da!!! no leaks!
now i'm glad thats over with! thanks for your help guys!

-MilkMaN

 

This is one of those jobs I really don't look forward to doing. And I have been changing the fuel filter every 15,000 miles.

 

Oh god! I recently changed my fuel filter and it was a pain in the frickin' a$$! I'm glad I paid more for the metal tool because I would have broken the plastic one. The only way I was able to get the filter out of the retainer was with a hammer!

 

Whats that part number for the fuel filter? I need to change mine this weekend.

-Brian