Fuel Filter?

You do have a filter, but you need to remove the fuel tank to replace it. Here are the instruction to do so in the diagrams below with a guide to help walk you through the repair.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Here is a how to for checking fuel pump pressure:

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Let me know what you find.

It is on top of the fuel tank. It is part of the regulator. Here is a picture of it.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe

The filter is on the frame rail, not in the tank. I have never heard of someone solving a starting problem by changing the filter.

There have been a lot of problems with the ignition switches getting burned contacts or overheated terminals and melted connectors. The next time it doesn't start, watch what's happening on the instrument cluster. The circuit that usually causes trouble feeds the radio, cluster, and heater fan. I don't believe I've ever heard of a no-start condition, but that's what it sounds like.

On the other hand, if there is a fuel injector leaking pressure down over night, there will be a long crank time. Try turning the ignition switch to "Run" for a few seconds, then off for a few seconds, then cranking it. Every time you turn the switch on, the fuel pump will run for two seconds to get the pressure up. If it starts better, it could also be a leaky pressure regulator or check valve in the pump. Neither of those are serious.

Caradiodoc

No it's above the gas tank.

The fuel transfer pump is located on the left side of the engine and above the starter motor.

The fuel filter is located under hood, driver side, lower engine area, mounted in fuel line

Welcome, my info says it is mounted on top of fuel pump module, the module in the gas tank.

I believe the pressure regulator and filter are on top of the pump assembly. The regulator and filter may be one assemble, the parts book shows it is replaceable.

I'd check fuel pressure before I did anything.

The filter is part of the fuel pump module. I included the process to replace it. Unfortunatley you need to drop the tank.

This does sounds like a fuel issue and I suspect the fuel you put in at some point was "dirty" or the container it was in had some contamination. If this is the case, you will need to drain the tank and replace the pump but I would make sure you clean out the tank as well.

The procedure looks straight forward to me.