Where is the fuel filter?

Hi Melonie Hicks, my name is Alex and I will be helping you. Here is the information you requested. 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. Hope this helps.

It's mounted inside the frame rail on the left side, just behind the driver.

Clean all dirt and/or grease from the fuel filter fittings. "Quick Connect'' fittings are used on models equipped with a pressurized fuel system. These fittings must be disconnected using the proper procedure or the fittings may be damaged. The fuel filter uses a "hairpin'' clip retainer. Spread the two hairpin clip legs about 1 / 8 in. (3mm) each to disengage it from the fitting, then pull the clip outward. Use finger pressure only; do not use any tools. Push the quick connect fittings onto the filter ends. Ford recommends that the retaining clips be replaced whenever removed. The fuel tubes used on these fuel systems are manufactured in 5 / 16 in. And 3 / 8 in. Diameters. Each fuel tube takes a different size hairpin clip, so keep this in mind when purchasing new clips. A click will be heard when the hairpin clip snaps into its proper position. Pull on the lines with moderate pressure to ensure proper connection. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks. If the inertia switch (reset switch) was disconnected to relieve the fuel system pressure, cycle the ignition switch from the OFF to ON position several times to re-charge the fuel system before attempting to start the engine.

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There is a special tool required. The tool is readily available at most parts stores and is not very expensive.

FUEL FILTER LOCATION

REMOVAL
CAUTION: If the fuel filter is being serviced with the rear of the truck higher than the front, or if the tank is pressurized, fuel leakage or siphoning from the tank fuel lines could occur. To prevent this condition, maintain the vehicle front end at or above the level of the rear of vehicle. Also, relieve tank pressure by loosening the fuel fill cap. Cap should be retightened after pressure is relieved. If vehicle is warm, change the fuel filter before the pressure rebuilds.

1.Shut engine Off. De-pressurize fuel system. Use caution to prevent combustion from fuel spillage.
2.Raise vehicle on hoist.
3.Remove push connect fittings at both ends of fuel filter. Install new retainer clips in each push connect fitting.
4.Remove filter from bracket by loosening filter retaining clamp enough to allow filter to pass through.

INSTALLATION
1.Install filter in bracket, ensuring proper direction of flow as noted by arrow. Tighten clamp to 1.7-2.8 Nm (15-25 lb in) . NOTE: The "flow" arrow direction should be positioned as installed in bracket to ensure proper flow of fuel through the replacement filter.
2.Install push connect fittings at both ends of filter.
3.Lower vehicle.
4.Start engine and check for leaks.

The fuel filter is mounted to the drivers side frame rail by a bracket, pictured below..

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Hi Tiffany,

Did you remove the to sliding clips on either end?

Also if it has been a while since last filter change it may take some elbow grease to get it off.

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Hello,

The fuel filter is under drivers seat on frame rail here is a video to help you remove the lines and a diagrams below to show you the location.

https://youtu.be/Boi0DPXVHbM

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