fuel filter location I need to replace it?

2003 FORD EXPLORER
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THUNT5002
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Where is the fuel filter located in a 2003 ford explorer?
Jul 25, 2010 at 12:53 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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it's near the tank under the vehicle along fame rail. This video will help you remove the filter with instructions below to show you how to replace the fuel filter in your car.

https://youtu.be/Boi0DPXVHbM

and

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.
Apr 2, 2019 at 12:06 PM
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[quote:19330ca212="jeremy11"]Other Category problem
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where is the fuel filter on a 2003 explorer[/quote:19330ca212]

just forward to the fuel tank on passenger side of frame. Notice a small plastic shroud held on with two small nuts. remove the shroud to access fuel filter. easy to change once you find it.
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Where is the fuel filter
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passenger side of the car, under the front seat under the car covered by a plate.

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Where is the fuel filter
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Fuel filter is located on the right side frame rail in front of the fuel tank, behind a heat shield and plastic covering.
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Where is the fuel filter located?
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RASMATAZ
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_fp1_2.gif

Fuel Filter is located at the right rear of vehicle above fuel tank. https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm
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Where is the fuel filter on a ford explorer
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fuel filter is under vehicle, driver side,below seating ara, mounted on the frame in fuel line.
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2002 Explorer 4X4, 4.6L V-8, 99,600 miles.

I want to change the fuel filter. Do I need to worry about air in the line since this is a fuel injected engine or will the air take care of itself?

Thanks.
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IT will purge the air itself, don't worry about it. When you go to re-start it, turn the key to the on position and let the pump energize the lines, then turn the key back to off for 5 seconds and return the key to the on position again. Do this a couple times and it will start right up. You can just crank the engine too, it just wears on the starter a little bit but also works.
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DEBRON
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Thanks Service Writer. I couldn't get a straight answer from the folks at the parts store.
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My pleasure. Some parts guys are very knowledgeable of the operations of parts and some just sell parts.
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location of fuel filter? I am wanting to change it and cant seem to find it. help please?
Oct 7, 2020 at 1:20 PM (Merged)
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Welcome to the forum. My info says, under the vehicle, driver side, attached to frame. Looks like quick connect fittings, you may a tool to release fittings, the autostores should sell the tool. Make sure there is no pressure on the system, before taking anything loose. Gas may run out of lines, don't let anything electrical be too close. If too much gas runs out, plug the line, till your ready with new filter. The picture is from autozone.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_explorer_fuel_filter_1.jpg

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where is the fuel filter on this vehicle
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Hello,

I believe it is located on the inside frame rail on the drivers side around the area of the drivers seat.


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Notes REMOVAL Relieve the fuel pressure. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Notes REMOVAL Relieve the fuel pressure. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_filter_1.gif

Remove the fuel filter shield. 1 Remove the nuts. 2 Remove the shield.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_filter2_1.gif

Remove the fuel filter. 1 Disconnect the fuel lines. 2 Remove the fuel filter from the fuel filter support. INSTALLATION To install, reverse the removal procedure. Remove the fuel filter shield. 1 Remove the nuts. 2 Remove the shield. Remove the fuel filter. 1 Disconnect the fuel lines. 2 Remove the fuel filter from the fuel filter support. INSTALLATION To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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How do you R&R fuel filter (2 hoses in 1 out ?? which is which ??) What tools do you need & are there any resets or overides that need to be performed ??
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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no resets required. basic mechanic tools (wrenches , socket etc..)


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname_762.jpg

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Wanted to know were the furl filter is located and is it an easy change?
Oct 7, 2020 at 1:21 PM (Merged)
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It's located just under the driver's seat on the frame rail.

You will need a 13mm socket/wrench, and a flat screwdriver to undo the supporting bracket/clamp respectively. A special tool is required on most models to release the fuel line; however, it is relatively cheap and can be obtained at your local parts store. It is used like a quick-disconnect to undo the fuel line.

Once disconnected the new filter is just snapped on the line with ease and the safety clips can be reinstalled and thus the filter remounted.
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