Fuel Filter Replacement w/pics

[Michael Safstrom]

Thank you for the reply Drewmcq, I must disagree, I'm looking at my Explorer now, on the lift gate it clearly states Explorer Sport XLT... it is a 2dr, the more options I look through for parts, tires, ect, I'm seeing "Explorer Sport 2dr XLT Premium"???

The "Sport" is a different truck than the 4-door models (XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer). BTW, I don't think there's any such thing as a "Explorer Sport XLT"--you're mixing apples and oranges.

 

[Drewmcg]

Thank you for the reply Drewmcq, I must disagree, I'm looking at my Explorer now, on the lift gate it clearly states Explorer Sport XLT... it is a 2dr, the more options I look through for parts, tires, ect, I'm seeing "Explorer Sport 2dr XLT Premium"???

My apologies...

 

[TechGuru]

Midas quoted me $40 to change the filter (providing my own Motorcraft filter), worth it?

 

[Drewmcg]

spent two miserable hours trying to do this today, then gave up and took a shower. I'll find a reliable mechanic to install my wix filter one of these days.

 

[Michael Safstrom]

Midas quoted me $40 to change the filter, worth it?

What State, City?
I've been quoted $160 to 250 in upstate NY

 

[TechGuru]

What State, City?
I've been quoted $160 to 250 in upstate NY

 

[Drewmcg]

Better hope its not some wet-behind-the ears service writer who doesn't know what they're getting into. Then again, with a lift (pit?) and the right tools and lots of experience, it *could* be a 30 minute job....

 

[Drewmcg]

... and tell 'em you want to see the old part before they toss it (just to be sure they didn't leave it on!).