So I am incredibly stupid when it comes to car stuff and apologize in advance for asking a dumb question, but...I am trying to replace the fuel filter in my 99 GT. The book says that the fuel filter is located under the passenger side seat, however, we have followed the lines all the way back to the gas tank and do not see a fuel filter anywhere..Can anyone tell me exactly where it is? Thanks for any help you guys can give me.
Fuel Filter question (99 GT 4.6L)
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forum155pl
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right in front of the tank.. the fuel lines run right into and out of it.. its about the size of a redbull can but shorter.. its clipped on with a strap...
http://bullittarchive.com/1009.htm will help you out a bit.
Not a tough job to do but make it easier by having the right disconnect tool
Not a tough job to do but make it easier by having the right disconnect tool
If the book is saying it's under the passenger seat...throw that book out.
It's under the car in front of the gas tank. You'll need a flat-head screwdriver and a 5/16" fuel line disconnect tool as well as the new filter.
Please use a motorcraft filter. I've heard of guys having issues when using other brand parts store filters
It's under the car in front of the gas tank. You'll need a flat-head screwdriver and a 5/16" fuel line disconnect tool as well as the new filter.
Please use a motorcraft filter. I've heard of guys having issues when using other brand parts store filters
Motorcraft FTW!! Frams have cause many people many problems. I usually un cap the gas cap before removal of fuel filter to alliviate some pressure. I don't think it mattes though, because I still get a bath in gas everytime!!
Ahhh the lovely aroma of gasoline cologne.
So true. Even relieving the fuel pressure and knowing some gas will spill out, I still get it on me. I don't know whether to 
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twogts4us
15 Year Member
Yeah, it's messy - but access to the fuel filter is great, so this, for me, is literally a ten minute job - and about 7 mins is cleaning up the mess.
As stated, you MUST have the fuel line disconnect tool - any decent auto parts store will be able to help you out.
As stated, you MUST have the fuel line disconnect tool - any decent auto parts store will be able to help you out.
Backflush the old filter when you are done.
I had tons of crud and dirt come out of mine. Granted i waited 54K miles to change it...but it was nasty!
I had tons of crud and dirt come out of mine. Granted i waited 54K miles to change it...but it was nasty!
PULMEOVR
I need a bigger E-Penis.
I plan to replace my fuel filter when I take my car back out, in April. Could you guys tell me how to use the fuel line disconnect tool? Just general advice.
Thanks!
Matt
Thanks!
Matt
joshheat25
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Darn fuel filters get gas everywhere! lol but yea buy Motorcraft. the disconnect tool is a metal circle that puts pressure against the inside of the line to allow you to take it off. You basically put pressure with the tool and sometimes spining it helps while gently pulling on the line.
forum155pl
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http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=PBI&MfrPartNumber=648722&CategoryCode=2109
This is the disconnect tool I use, and it works well.
That about covers it.
streethorse
15 Year Member
To avoid gas in the eyes, I use a LPRU (liquid petrolium retention unit)
Better known as "wraping the filter with an old t-shirt"
Better known as "wraping the filter with an old t-shirt"
It's a 5/16" spring lock tube.
I don't know what year they changed from the clips to the spring lock. Prob did it when they went to the returnless fuel system in 1999.
I don't know what year they changed from the clips to the spring lock. Prob did it when they went to the returnless fuel system in 1999.
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