How often should the fuel filter be changed? By reading around some ppl say 10,000k, some say 100,000k. I have 55,000k on my 07 F-150. Does it need a new fuel filter?

 

I thought that Ford recommended 25k intervals

mikebaby

 

I change mine every 20,000. If you saw what runs out of the filtered side, you would change it. Nasty. They are cheap and takes about 15 minutes, so why not?

 

+1 ^^^^

I about had a heart attack the first time I changed that out.

 

Thanks guys, I'll change it out next time I change the oil.

 

If you have never done it before, use the Search feature and there should be lots of help. You need a special tool that costs about $10 or less and I pay about $13 for Motorcraft filters. The dealer gets $69 for a change and the quick lube joint gets $49.

 

What does this tool do? Where do you get it? Is is possible to do it without it?

 

My be possible, but you don't want to try it. It's a line release tool, same as used for air conditioning connections. There are two types, a metal one and a plastic. The plastic works better as it is thinner. It slides up in the hose and releases a clip. All parts stores carry them.

 

This link is from our How To section.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...picturess.html

 

Look at post 18. nasty.

Also the metal tool is shown and then look at post 68 to see the plastic version. I highly recommend the plastic. I had the metal and had to go back and get the plastic. The metal one is too thick on some filters.