i was wondering if there was a way to get the fuel filter off, the stores are closed and i have most tools. i undid the clip but i cant get it to come off the line at all. its satuck. i need to get it running to get it to work. i dont want to run it because i hit the filter trying to get it off and i prolly knocked some sediment around.

 

There is a special tool that slides inside the fitting to release the line from the fitting.
Sorry but its a good link
http://www.fordf150.net/howto/fuelfilter.php

 

Is this your first fuel filter change on that truck? According to my maintenance schedule, it should be every 15,000 miles.

 

yeah its a motorcraft and im at 111k. time to change its running rough. yeah its the first

 

Yep! That's the tool that works - and I have a bunch of line tools

That's the only tool that will make it a 10 minute job..

 

its being driven here right now.

 

Well if you don't have the tool - Have plenty beer in the fridge! I never got that plastic one to work.. - Maybe you'll get lucky..Who knows.

The 98 fastener has 3 stainless clips inside. You need to pry those outward at the same time. The plastic tool just tackles one at a time..