i don't know were to post this so i'll post it here. ok i was going to change my fuel filter ez enuff right but now looking at it and calling the dealer they say i need a special tool to take off the two fuel lines,ok that's ez but what is the tool called. thanks

 

I went to NAPA and picked mine up. I didnt know what the name was, I just told them I needed the tool to change it. They gave me a set of these tools that have about 5 different sizes. One of the sizes fit my truck. I think I paid $4.99 for it.

 

cool thanks that helps thanks again

 

just ask for a fuel line disconnect tool for a ford at any of the autoparts stores (I got a metal one at autozone for around $7.00). The fuel line locks are spring loaded and are actually on the inside of the hose. The tool slips into the inside of the fuel line, between the metal filter line and the flexible (rubber?) fuel line you need to disconnect it from. Then just push in & it should release. If it hasn't been changed in a while you might have some dirt/crud, that makes it difficult to disengage.

 

mccrick thanks i'am leaving in ten mins.and i don't know if it's been changed i bought the truck with 24,000 on it and now it has 39,000 so i think i will change it sence i'am sitting on my arss.

 

I am not sure on the truck how the fuel system works but let it sit for a while before changing it. It may keep pressure in the fuel lines for awhile.

 

Just pop the gas cap before you get started. You may get a little dribble on ya, but you'll live. It's a 5 minute job.

 

Also, a wise man changes the filter about every 15,000. It's amazing what you see run out of the tank side of the old filter after removal.

 

Those "5 minute jobs" turn into hours on ya.

 

i know what you mean, but I have changed mine 3 times now, and including dragging the jack and a stand out, maybe 15 minutes max.

 

thanks guys i just got the tool and the filter to do the job. just got home from talking to a guy about buying a house. it should not take me too long to change. i will post up the out come.