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Changing S197 Fuel Filter

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french2812

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I seem to recall a how to thread about changing out the fuel filters in the S197's, but I cant find it. I know it is more than just an R&R and done. Anyone remember where this thread is?
 

GOLDENPONY

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You might try a search.
 

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on my 07 v6 it's right under the driverside door along the frame lip covered by a black piece of platic. make sure you relieve the pressure in the system first, but after that it has a little clip on each side of the filter. i was able to get mine with a screw driver. it was easy and mechanic friendly.
 

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What's the recommended interval on the fuel filter? 50K? With an 05 at 40k I might as well think about it. Never seem to have much luck with the searches, I guess it's the same quick connect fittings standard on other Fords?
 
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F350-6 said:
What's the recommended interval on the fuel filter? 50K? With an 05 at 40k I might as well think about it. Never seem to have much luck with the searches, I guess it's the same quick connect fittings standard on other Fords?
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I think the recommended interval is 30-40k. Here's a link that might help:

05-09 (S197) Mustang Fuel Filter Install - LRS Blog - Read Here Shop Here
 
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I think it's 30k but it says in the owners manual so check that to be sure. I did mine with around 36k and the fuel that came out was clear, other have recommended every 15k but I would guess it depends on the fuel you are running. Mine was a PITA because my car is lowered and the cover had taken some damage from bottoming out.
 

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Thanks for the tips. I'll be doing this if it ever dries up around here. Glad I asked. I would have tried using the fuel line disconnect tool, then gotten upset after I learned you could just push the button.
 
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every 15k miles or once a year.
 
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