At what mileage should you replace your fuel filter--where is it located, how tough to replace, do i need any special tools and do i need to bleed off the pressure from the fuel line?

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99 F150, 4x4, SC, ORP, 3.55, 4.6l, auto

 

 

EVERY 30000 MILES YOU CAN FIND IT ON DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL NEAR TANK.YES YOU DO NEED A FUEL LINE DISCONECT TOOL FOR FORD.THEY DON'T COST MUCH.

 

broncojim,

There is a technical article on this sight dealing with changing fule filters, heres the link. Good luck

https://www.f150online.com/tech/fuelfilter.html

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(Gots)
98 SC 4x4 ORP
4.6L
3.55 LS
Airaid FIPK
Raider Vagabond Cap
Bedliner
Westin Chrome Steps
Chrome Brush Gaurd

Dime size door ding in P side door courtesy of some uncaring B#$t@&d (soon to be fixed)

(Wants)
Ravin 55 SI/SO

[This message has been edited by BigRedF-150 (edited 04-21-2001).]

 

I just changed my fuel filter this afternoon and it was not too difficult. The hardest part was pulling the filter out of the bracket on the frame. I went to NAPA and bought the tool and filter, both for 19.00. Do not forget to unhook the negative battery post and be sure to wear safety glasses. Some have said that you have to relieve pressure in the line but I did not have to do it. My truck seem to be running different now though and I am not sure why. It seems to be running a little lower RPM at idle. Normally it would idle at or near 1100 RPM and now it wants to idle at or near 800-900. I don't know if it is because I reset the computer or not, but I would love some input.

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98 F150 XLT
4.2 V6/5 Speed Trans.

Mods and Upgrades

Pioneer FHP8800 HU
Pioneer TSA6895 Compression horn 6x8's
Pioneer TSA6865
GMX542
MTX Stealth Box w/ 2 8in. subs... mild bass
Compustar SHF-2W-AS
alarm/remote start

Xtang soft cover
Airaid Intake System
Switched the 16 in. XLT
wheels for the 17 in' ORP's
35% Window Tint
Weather Tek Window Visors
(the kind that go in the grooves instead of on the outside)

 

Thanks for posting this. I had thought the filter had to be changed at 15,000 miles. Turns out I misread the Maintenance Sched. What I saw was actually for the SuperDuty series.