fuel filter

So I let my brother borrow the '99 XLT for pizza deliveries and explained to him that if the check gage light comes on, you are probably running out of gas. He's out on delivery one night and calls me, "Yo, are you having engine problems? It sounds like it's so close to starting but just...

So on the second attempt to change the fuel filter( tried last week an gave up so I could do more reading) . I bought a plastic filter removal tool for 5/16 line, too small ! Play with that for 20 minuets no luck So I cut another sharpie cover an went back at it ( my first attempt was a sharpie...

I take care of my Explorer religiously, because I need it to last me another few years at least. I have a 2003 Eddie Bauer AWD 4.6L V8 with 169,5XX miles. Anyways, I left for Kansas City this weekend but prior to my departure, I had a low gas tank, and when I say low, I mean about 1.5 gallons...

Fuel Filter - Explorer 1995-1998, F-150 1992-2001, Ranger 1993-1997 - Wix 33296 :us:

So.... I go to change my fuel filter.. Easy enough, right? WRONG. This is what my filter line looks like.... So.... How the heck, right? I got one of those "special removal tools" to make it easy... The freakin' tool doesn't fit between the filter and the push lock...

First off, i would like to say Hello to everyone, as this is my first post. Please forgive me if i am not up to standards on etiquette. I have a 2005 Ford Explorer XLS Sport edition with just under 80,000 miles on it. It does have a warrenty on it via its financing company however its a bit...

:(drove explorer home last night went out this morning and it will not start it just rolls and rolls undid the air hookup at fuel injection sprayed in starting fluid started right up then died would only start with starting fluid run till gone then die. It had not problems before this. fuel...

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what size of disconnect tool I need for the output side of the fuel filter. I cannot seem to find the info anywhere else and I cannot seem to get the connector to come loose, even when I push the fuel line towards the filter. I am using a 5/16 size, but my...

Got a question, I've done some searching and looked around here to find out info but everything that has been talked about I've worked on. Anyway, here is what is going on. I recently purchased a 2003 X 4.6L 4x4...blah blah blah. Since I've got it, it is a slow start. 3 to 4 cranks most...

Hi everyone Bought a new exploder for my mom. its a 96 4.0 efi with only 79800. The guy I bought it from bought it brand new off the lot. its in awesome condition, at least the interior & exterior. he said it probably had another 10,000 miles from towing with a RV (even has some metal thing...

Hello everyone. Tonight when I started my truck to leave work, it started fine, but then the RPMs went really low, and started to sputter. I hit the gas and everything was fine. Drove with co workers to Perkins for dinner. After dinner went back to my truck. Tried to start it again, and it...

I've been using this site for advice and following the well documented directions on specifics of changing .. Water pump .. Thank you so much !! Well now that I have successfully accomplished that task I now have a new one. I believe I have fuel line problems ... Yes I ran out of gas .. Gas...

I have an '02 Explorer Limited V8. How often should i replace the fuel filter? I don't know the last time it was changed. And where is the filter located? Also, how often should the air filter be replaced? I'm trying the increase my fuel economy. If you have any other ideas on how to do this...

Hi, my 97 ford explorer sport trac leaks a little fuel when running, it is coming out of a metal hose that just sort of ends right above the fuel filter. i followed the line as far as i could it goes up along the fire wall to the back area of the engine. the leak only happens when it is...

I have a 95 Ford Explorer that we thought was the fuel filter bad so we changed that. Well that wasnt the problem. SO we changed the fuel pump that was in the gas tank. We also changed the relay as well. Now gas is gettin to the fuel rails but not beyond there and we cannot figure out why.. Any...

:rolleyes:We all know how PITA is to replace the fuel filter.:rolleyes: I am contemplating the idea of relocating my fuel filter to the passenger side/firewall engine compartment. I will also cut off those fittings that require the special tool. I want to use a regular fuel hose with clamps...

ok so where do i start. lets see its a 1998 4 door 4x4 v6 4.0 ohv motor. has only 108,000 kilometeres and runs like ****. was studder and shuddering a few months back. replaced all plugs with bosch platniums and everyhting was good. few days ago before a 2000 kilometre trip it starts to act up...

I thought I was ok on gas, and got in the car and it wouldn't start, after I filled the truck up with 10.00 worth of gas, It then started and would shut off, I could only keep it going if I didnt hit the breaks, could this be the fuel filter? it's a 97 ford explorer sport V6 4.0 L

I found this site because my Haynes manual, although quite helpful, does not always provide the proper visuals required. I followed some advice on an old thread and it really helped me. Unfortunately, I broke the retaining clip in the fuel line when removing the filter so I must get a new...

Hi, Yesterday, after running smooth over 400 miles, on the last coffee break of the drive my Explorer decided it wasn't going to start. The engine began by running with extremely low revs (burbling?) and there was no response from the accelerator. The engine would then cut out a few seconds...

Got everything apart and can't get my fuel filter removal tool to work. The two lines on the left came off easily. But trust me when I say I tried for "two hours" trying to push the tool under the fuel line. I'm no weakling...I'm 6'0" 300lbs and strong as an angry ape(played college footbal...