2001 Ford F-150 Cuts Out in Overdrive

2001 FORD F-150
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I am having a problem with my truck. From time to time when I am in overdrive, my truck will cut out when I push on the gas. I want to change my fuel filter but can not find it..............Can anyone help out.
Feb 14, 2006 at 9:48 AM
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ford pickup fuel filters are normally located under the drivers side within the frame rail. it's a little hidden most of them are protected by a metal shield look for the largest steel line in the left side frame rail you should run into it unless it's in the tank
Feb 14, 2006 at 10:06 AM
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Look for the fuel filter under the driver side, inside the frame rail, often behind a metal shield along the largest steel fuel line. If it is not there, it may be in the tank.

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The owner of a 2001 Ford F-150 says the truck occasionally cuts out in overdrive when accelerating and wants to replace the fuel filter but cannot locate it. The expert says Ford pickup fuel filters are normally under the driver side within the frame rail, often hidden behind a metal shield along the largest steel line, unless the filter is in the tank.

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