Location of the Fuel Filter - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

cyearns · 01-01-2007, 05:39 PM

From what I have been reading on this forum there seems to be some confusion on where the fuel filter is located on an 02 Mountaineer.

Some people say that is is located under the passenger seat (which is a typical location for Ford products) I see a panel that is covering the fuel lines but there doesn't seem to be a filter behind it (unless I am blind).

The other location some people have said on this forum is that it is on top of the gas tank. If this is so, what is the best way to get to it? Is there access from inside the car, or do you still get to it from underneath?

Once I find it I should be good to change it, I've changed a few before and I have the disconnect tools and know to pull the fuse to the pump to relive the fuel pressure.

Thanks for the help guys!

chris2002 · 01-01-2007, 05:56 PM

from the bottom of the vehicle about right where the passenger feet would be is a shroud held on with i believe 10m bolts. Very hard to see but that is where it is

cyearns · 01-01-2007, 06:09 PM

That's what I thought too and I started to take that off but the plastic from the wheel well and the running boards prevent it from coming off. It didn't look like anything was behind it. Is there a trick to taking it off?

BTW, they are 8 mm bolts. :-)

chris2002 · 01-01-2007, 06:56 PM

sounds to me like you are close but in the wrong spot. Look inside the frame rail just forward of the fuel tank. Away from the wheel well and running board. Really close to the exhaust pipe you'll see a heat shield. That is where it is. If you look close you'll see the 2 red inlet lines. I have a pic and will post when i figure out how to do it.

cyearns · 01-01-2007, 08:10 PM

I'll be looking forward to the pic, thanks!

97&67_Stang · 02-02-2007, 02:27 PM

Fuel Filter
Removal and Installation
1. Relieve the fuel pressure.

2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

3. Remove the fuel filter shield.
Remove the nuts.
Remove the shield.

4. Remove the fuel filter (9155).
Disconnect the fuel lines.
Remove the fuel filter from the fuel filter support.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

I have Pictures - but cant figure out how to post them. Email me and I can forward them to you.

donnagel@msn.com

dlw992 · 02-02-2007, 03:18 PM

Do you know if special tools are needed to disconnect the fuel lines attached to the filter on a 2002?

97&67_Stang · 02-02-2007, 09:42 PM

Yes - if you email me I have pictures of the tools too.

DCN

mjp3262 · 11-03-2009, 10:36 PM

Sounds like a stupid question and everyone just says relieve fuel pressure. So just how do you relieve the fuel pressure ?

RickM · 11-04-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjp3262

Sounds like a stupid question and everyone just says relieve fuel pressure. So just how do you relieve the fuel pressure ?

This question is answered in the sticky at the top of the forum....best method seems to be to allow the truck to sit overnight and remove the gas cap in the morn when initiating the job.

Regarding the tool here is what seems to work best: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...2&postcount=49

mjp3262 · 11-04-2009, 07:03 PM

Taking the gas cap off is gonna relieve the fuel pressure built up from the fuel pump? That pressure is in the fuel lines, not in the gas tank right? How will removing the gas cap remove pressure in the fuel lines? That's what I mean, everyone says relieve the pressure but there doesn't seem to be a set way . I'm confused

*Limited02* · 11-04-2009, 09:15 PM

Don't worry about relieving pressure, I changed mine 30 minutes after I drove it. You'll just need to keep your head out of the way when you pop the line off

Don't break the red plastic tabs!!! Read the sticky and you should be set. Also, look under the passenger floorboard inside the frame rail. There is a tin looking shroud that protects it. Look for fuel lines and then you'll find it. Good luck!

01-01-2007, 05:39 PM	#1
cyearns Wannabe Elite Explorer Grandview, MO 2002 Mercury Mountaineer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 21 Vehicle Specs	Location of the Fuel Filter From what I have been reading on this forum there seems to be some confusion on where the fuel filter is located on an 02 Mountaineer. Some people say that is is located under the passenger seat (which is a typical location for Ford products) I see a panel that is covering the fuel lines but there doesn't seem to be a filter behind it (unless I am blind). The other location some people have said on this forum is that it is on top of the gas tank. If this is so, what is the best way to get to it? Is there access from inside the car, or do you still get to it from underneath? Once I find it I should be good to change it, I've changed a few before and I have the disconnect tools and know to pull the fuse to the pump to relive the fuel pressure. Thanks for the help guys!

02-02-2007, 02:27 PM	#6
97&67_Stang Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs	Ford's Procedure Fuel Filter Removal and Installation 1. Relieve the fuel pressure. 2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. 3. Remove the fuel filter shield. Remove the nuts. Remove the shield. 4. Remove the fuel filter (9155). Disconnect the fuel lines. Remove the fuel filter from the fuel filter support. 5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. I have Pictures - but cant figure out how to post them. Email me and I can forward them to you. donnagel@msn.com

11-04-2009, 09:15 PM	#12
Limited02 Elite Explorer Gardner, KS '02 Limited V8 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,145 Vehicle Specs	Don't worry about relieving pressure, I changed mine 30 minutes after I drove it. You'll just need to keep your head out of the way when you pop the line off Don't break the red plastic tabs!!! Read the sticky and you should be set. Also, look under the passenger floorboard inside the frame rail. There is a tin looking shroud that protects it. Look for fuel lines and then you'll find it. Good luck! __________________ 2002 Explorer Limited 4X4 V8 w/Flowmaster 70 and 2.5 single exhaust, EF and SCT3 tune from Hensonperformance. 1/4 mile in 15.22 at 88.47mph. "Speed cost money, how fast do you want to go?"

01-01-2007, 05:56 PM	#2
chris2002 Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 14 Vehicle Specs	from the bottom of the vehicle about right where the passenger feet would be is a shroud held on with i believe 10m bolts. Very hard to see but that is where it is

01-01-2007, 06:09 PM	#3
cyearns Wannabe Elite Explorer Grandview, MO 2002 Mercury Mountaineer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 21 Vehicle Specs	That's what I thought too and I started to take that off but the plastic from the wheel well and the running boards prevent it from coming off. It didn't look like anything was behind it. Is there a trick to taking it off? BTW, they are 8 mm bolts. :-)

01-01-2007, 06:56 PM	#4
chris2002 Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 14 Vehicle Specs	sounds to me like you are close but in the wrong spot. Look inside the frame rail just forward of the fuel tank. Away from the wheel well and running board. Really close to the exhaust pipe you'll see a heat shield. That is where it is. If you look close you'll see the 2 red inlet lines. I have a pic and will post when i figure out how to do it.

01-01-2007, 08:10 PM	#5
cyearns Wannabe Elite Explorer Grandview, MO 2002 Mercury Mountaineer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 21 Vehicle Specs	I'll be looking forward to the pic, thanks!

02-02-2007, 03:18 PM	#7
dlw992 Wannabe Elite Explorer Northwest, Ohio 2002 ELT Explorer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	Do you know if special tools are needed to disconnect the fuel lines attached to the filter on a 2002?

02-02-2007, 09:42 PM	#8
97&67_Stang Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs	Yes - if you email me I have pictures of the tools too. DCN

11-03-2009, 10:36 PM	#9
mjp3262 Wannabe Elite Explorer Rhode Island 02 XLT 4.6L V8 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 42 Vehicle Specs	Sounds like a stupid question and everyone just says relieve fuel pressure. So just how do you relieve the fuel pressure ?

11-04-2009, 07:03 PM	#11
mjp3262 Wannabe Elite Explorer Rhode Island 02 XLT 4.6L V8 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 42 Vehicle Specs	Taking the gas cap off is gonna relieve the fuel pressure built up from the fuel pump? That pressure is in the fuel lines, not in the gas tank right? How will removing the gas cap remove pressure in the fuel lines? That's what I mean, everyone says relieve the pressure but there doesn't seem to be a set way . I'm confused