Fuel Filter question (99 GT 4.6L)

99GT4point6 · Feb 5, 2008

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.

DBMSTNG · Feb 5, 2008

do you know what a fuel filter looks like? it's easily visible from under the car.

99GT4point6 · Feb 5, 2008

Yeah, I know what it looks like..just can't find it under there anywhere..

NobleHdwe · Feb 5, 2008

Should be closer to the rear end of the car

forum155pl · Feb 5, 2008

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...

d98gt · Feb 5, 2008

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

Mustang5L5 · Feb 5, 2008

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

SVT32VDOHC · Feb 6, 2008

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!!

NobleHdwe · Feb 6, 2008

Ahhh the lovely aroma of gasoline cologne.

GettinThere · Feb 6, 2008

NobleHdwe said:
Ahhh the lovely aroma of gasoline cologne.

SVT32VDOHC said:
... I don't think it mattes though, because I still get a bath in gas everytime!!

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 or

twogts4us · Feb 6, 2008

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.

Mustang5L5 · Feb 6, 2008

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!

PULMEOVR · Feb 6, 2008

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

joshheat25 · Feb 6, 2008

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 · Feb 7, 2008

wow you guys need a tool??? mine is one of those stupid snap on locking clip deals.. punks..

GettinThere · Feb 7, 2008

PULMEOVR said:
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.

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=PBI&MfrPartNumber=648722&CategoryCode=2109

This is the disconnect tool I use, and it works well.

joshheat25 said:
....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.

That about covers it.

streethorse · Feb 7, 2008

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"

GettinThere · Feb 7, 2008

streethorse said:
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"

Me too, but mine doesn't work so well. Guess I need to get the Steeda one.

Mustang5L5 · Feb 7, 2008

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.

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