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 Replacement Parts Catalog
OEM Replacement Parts Catalog
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How do I replace my fuel filter?
It's pretty easy to replace your fuel filter, but do you do need to follow some basic rules to ensure you have a smooth replacement. Please note that the instructions below are a basic overview for those of you who are mechanically inclined, but for those of you who are new, please ask in our car forum to find out instructions for your specific application. The fuel filter is often overlooked because its one of those parts that you may never have to replace. It really depends on the quality of the gas in your area, dust, dirt, and driving conditions. The fuel filter is important, because it prevents contaminants from travening past your fuel filter into your fuel injectors or carburetor.
One of the most important steps is to relieve the fuel pressure in the fuel system. If you do not follow this step, you could have a pressurized fuel system spray you with fuel when you unbolt the fuel filter. The fuel pump has a fuse that you need to locate, and pull. If for some reason, you do not have a fuel pump fuse, you can either find a relay, or unclip the power from the fuel pump. Once you are sure the fuel pump has no power, try to start your car. The car will try to catch on, and might even run for a second or two, but then should quickly die. This is because the fuel pump is not supplying the engine, so the pressurized fuel was used up in the system. Now that you do this, you can start to unbolt the fuel filter. We still recommend to wear eye protection at this point.
On fuel injection cars, you will notice that there is an in and an out on the fuel filter. The bolts that hold down the fuel lines here are going to be different sizes. Make sure you use the correct sizes or you can end up stripping your fuel filter, and then having to go through some not-so-fun steps to get this fixed. Once you get the right size wrenches, put them in place, and cover everything with rag to try and catch any possible fuel spray.
Hold the wrench on the filter, and turn the other wrench counter clockwise until the banjo fitting comes out. At this point, you might need new fuel filter seals when putting the new fuel filter on. The old fuel filter will still be full of gas, so be careful as you will spill gas when moving the old fuel filter out of the way. Re-install the new fuel filter using the reverse directions. For any other questions, please ask in our car forum.
How often do I need to replace the fuel filter?
We recommend to replace it every 30,000 miles. This will ensure that any contamination that might occure is handled quickly. Since the fuel filter is inexpensive, and something you can do on a Saturday or Sunday, it's a piece of mind type of repair maintanence.
Where is the fuel filter located on my car or truck?
Depending on what kind of car or truck you have, and even the year of it, the location can be either next to the fuel tank which would require you to work under your car, or it would be located on your firewall in your engine bay. If you are unsure, you can ask in our forum, or simply follow the fuel line from your fuel tank to the front of the car.
Latest Ford Fuel Filter Applications
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Bosch Fuel Filter
95-00 Ford Contour SE V6 2.5 Fuel Filter |
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Interfil Fuel Filter
95-00 Ford Contour SE V6 2.5 Fuel Filter |
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Purolator Fuel Filter
95-00 Ford Contour SE V6 2.5 Fuel Filter |
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Forecast Fuel Filter
95-00 Ford Contour SE V6 2.5 Fuel Filter Includes Clips |
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Interfil Fuel Filter
97-98 Ford E-250 Econoline V6 4.2 Fuel Filter |
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Purolator Fuel Filter
97-98 Ford E-250 Econoline V6 4.2 Fuel Filter |
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Forecast Fuel Filter
97-98 Ford E-250 Econoline V6 4.2 Fuel Filter |
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Interfil Fuel Filter
91-96 Ford Escort GT L4 1.8 L4 1.8 Fuel Filter |
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Bosch Fuel Filter
91-96 Ford Escort GT L4 1.8 L4 1.8 Fuel Filter |
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Forecast Fuel Filter
91-96 Ford Escort GT L4 1.8 L4 1.8 Fuel Filter Includes Clips |
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Forecast Fuel Filter
- 98 Ford Explr 4WD Spt OHV V6 4.0 Fuel Filter |
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Interfil Fuel Filter
- 98 Ford Explr 4WD Spt OHV V6 4.0 Fuel Filter |
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Forecast Fuel Filter
93-97 Ford Probe GT V6 2.5 V6 2.5 Fuel Filter w/o Mounting Bracket |
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Mann-Filter Fuel Filter
05-07 Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT V10 6.8 Fuel Filter |
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Interfil Fuel Filter
87 - 87 Ford F-250 S/Cab 2WD V8 7.5 Sealed Unit
In Line Fuel Filter |
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Forecast Fuel Filter
87 - 87 Ford F-250 S/Cab 2WD V8 7.5 Sealed Unit
In Line Fuel Filter Includes Clips |
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Bosch Fuel Filter
87 - 87 Ford F-250 S/Cab 2WD V8 7.5 Sealed Unit
In Line Fuel Filter |
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Interfil Fuel Filter
91-92 Ford Explorer 4WD Sport V6 4.0 Fuel Filter |
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Forecast Fuel Filter
91-92 Ford Explorer 4WD Sport V6 4.0 Fuel Filter |
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Interfil Fuel Filter
04-07 Ford Frstr SE V6 3.9 V6 3.9 Fuel Filter |
Some Ford Fuel Filter Applications (View Full Catalog Above)
| Ford Bronco II 4W V6 2.9 |
Ford Bronco V8 5.0 |
Ford Bronco V8 5.8 |
| Ford Contour 2.0 |
Ford Contour LX |
Ford Contour SE |
| Ford Contour Sport 2.0 |
Ford Contour SVT |
Ford Crown Victoria Police |
| Ford Crown Victoria LX |
Ford E-150 Club Wagon XL |
Ford E-150 Econoline |
| Ford E-150 Econoline XL |
Ford E-250 Cargo |
Ford E-250 Club Wagon XL |
| Ford E-250 Econoline |
Ford E-350 Clb Wgn XLT |
Ford E-350 Club Wagon |
| Ford E450 |
Ford Escape XLS 2WD |
Ford Escape XLS 4WD |
| Ford Escape XLT 2WD |
Ford Escape XLT 4W V6 3.0 |
Ford Escort GT L4 1.8 |
| Ford Escort LX L4 1.9 |
Ford Excursion 4WD XLT |
Ford EXP Luxury L4 1.9 |
| Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer |
Ford Expedition 2WD XLT |
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer |
| Ford Expedition 4WD Limtd |
Ford Expl 2WD Spt OHV 4.0 |
Ford Expl Sport XLT 4WD |
| Ford Explorer 2WD Limited |
Ford Explorer 2WD XLS |
Ford Explorer 2WD XLT |
| Ford Explorer 4WD E/Baur |
Ford Explorer 4WD Sport |
Ford Explorer 4WD XLT |
| Ford Explr 4WD Spt OHV |
Ford F150 Custom Truck |
Ford F-150 Cstm R/Cab 4WD |
| Ford F-150 Cstm S/Cab 2WD |
Ford F-150 Harley Dav AWD |
Ford F-150 Lar S/Cab 4WD |
| Ford F-150 Lightning |
Ford F150 Truck |
Ford F150 XL
Regular Cab 2WD Truck |
| Ford F150 XL |
Ford F-150 XL S/Cab 2WD |
Ford F-150 XL S/Cab 4WD |
| Ford F-150 XLT Lar RC 2WD |
Ford F-150 XLT Lar SC 2WD |
Ford F-150 XLT R/Cab 2WD |
| Ford F-150 XLT R/Cab 4WD |
Ford F-150 XLT S/Cab 2WD |
Ford F150 XLT |
| Ford F-150 XLT S/Crew 2WD |
Ford F-250 R/Cab 2WD |
Ford F-250 S/Cab 2WD |
| Ford F-250 S/Cab 4WD |
Ford F-250 SD R/Cab 2WD |
Ford F-250 SD R/Cab 4WD |
| Ford F-250 SD S/Cab 4WD |
Ford F-250 SD S/Crew 4WD |
Ford F-350 Cab/Chas 2WD |
| Ford F-350 Cab/Chas 4WD |
Ford F-350 R/Cab 2WD |
Ford F-350 S/Crew 2WD |
| Ford F-350 S/Crew 4WD |
Ford F-350 SD Cb/Chas 4WD |
Ford F-350 SD R/Cab 2WD |
| Ford F-350 SD R/Cab 4WD |
Ford F-350 SD S/Cab 4WD |
Ford F-350 SD S/Crew 4WD |
| Ford F-450 Super Duty |
Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT |
Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT |
| Ford F53 Stripped Chassis |
Ford Five Hundred SEL 2WD |
Ford Five Hundred SEL AWD |
| Ford Focus LX L4 2.0 |
Ford Focus SE DOHC L4 2.0 |
Ford Focus SE SOHC L4 2.0 |
| Ford Focus ZX3 L4 2.0 |
Ford Focus ZX4 L4 2.0 |
Ford Frstr SE V6 3.9 |
| Ford Frstyl SEL 2W V6 3.0 |
Ford LTD |
Ford Mustang Cobra SVT |
| Ford Mustang Cobra SVT 5.0 |
Ford Mustang GT 4.6L V8 |
Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Fox Body |
| Ford Mustang LX 2.3 Fox Body |
Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Fox Body |
Ford Mstng SVO L4 2.3 |
| Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 |
Ford Mustang 4.0 V6 |
Ford Probe GT V6 2.5 |
| Ford Probe SE L4 2.0 |
Ford Rngr R/Cab 2W L4 2.0 |
Ford Ranger 2.3 |
| Ford Ranger RWD 2.5 |
Ford Rngr R/Cab 2W V6 2.9 |
Ford Ranger RWD 3.0 V6 |
| Ford Rngr R/Cab 2W V6 4.0 |
Ford Ranger V6 3.0 |
Ford Taurus GL V6 3.0 |
| Ford Taurus LX |
Ford Taurus SHO V6 3.0 |
Ford Taurus SHO V8 3.4 |
| Ford Windstar V6 3.0 |
Ford Windstar V6 3.8 |
| L4 1.8 |
L4 1.9 |
L4 2.0 |
L4 2.3 |
L4 2.5 |
L6 4.9 |
V10 6.8 |
V6 2.5 |
| V6 2.9 |
V6 3.0 |
V6 3.8 |
V6 3.9 |
V6 4.0 |
V6 4.2 |
V8 3.4 |
V8 4.6 |
| V8 5.0 |
V8 5.4 |
V8 5.8 |
V8 6.0D |
V8 7.3D |
V8 7.5 |
V87.5 |
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