Fuel Filter Replacement

S

SPKMustang

New Member

Feb 10, 2004

87

0

0

Amherst, NY

Mar 11, 2004

#1

• Mar 11, 2004

• #1

Where on an 01 GT would the fuel filter be located? Also what is involved in changing it? What brand do I need etc? Should I just go to the dealer and ask them for what I need? Thanks for any help you guys can provide!

SK

 

XTONKAX

New Member

Dec 5, 2002

619

0

0

UT

Mar 11, 2004

#2

• Mar 11, 2004

• #2

SPKMustang said:

Where on an 01 GT would the fuel filter be located? Also what is involved in changing it? What brand do I need etc? Should I just go to the dealer and ask them for what I need? Thanks for any help you guys can provide!

SK

Click to expand...

The filter is just in front of the tank under the car. You'll need a spring lock tool which can be purchased at an auto parts store. They should also have your filter. Inside your trunk (left side, rear I believe) is a connector you need to disconnect to relieve fuel pressure. (Fuel cutoff switch)? Regardless, expect some residual fuel spillage. Wear goggles and have some towels handy. Good luck!

 

S

SPKMustang

New Member

Feb 10, 2004

87

0

0

Amherst, NY

Mar 11, 2004

#3

• Mar 11, 2004

• #3

ok cool I know where the fuel shut off switch is, so thats a start. Thanks!

 

bergs

Member

Jan 19, 2004

117

0

17

new jersey

Mar 11, 2004

#4

• Mar 11, 2004

• #4

i havent cahnged mine on the 02 yet, but it is right behing the rear bumper cover. when i changed them on my 5.0's i didnt use any tools or shut off the gas or whatever. its held on with 2 plastic clips that just pop off and a minimal ammount of gas leaks out, nothing to be worried about. you dont even need to jack up the car to change it.

 

B

bdcardinal

tree hugger

Jun 10, 2003

3,612

16

69

santa barbara, CA

Mar 11, 2004

#5

• Mar 11, 2004

• #5

they got rid of the plastic clip things on the 96+ stangs

 

XTONKAX

New Member

Dec 5, 2002

619

0

0

UT

Mar 11, 2004

#6

• Mar 11, 2004

• #6

bdcardinal said:

they got rid of the plastic clip things on the 96+ stangs

Click to expand...

Actually, there are some plastic clips. However, they're just there as a backup in case the spring lock doesn't work. At least, it is this way on my 2000.

 

merc123

Active Member

Jan 27, 2003

420

2

39

North GA

Mar 11, 2004

#7

• Mar 11, 2004

• #7

Another trick you can do is there should be a fuse you can pull for the fuel pump. Pull that then start/run the car. The motor will use the fuel in the lines/filter and have less spillage. Me, I just got tired of messing with it so I just pull the filter off my Cougar without doing that and let it spill.

 

GDawg

Founding Member

Mar 22, 2002

1,469

19

68

Nevada

Mar 11, 2004

#8

• Mar 11, 2004

• #8

I'm replacing my fuel filter and PCV valve this weekend.

Just wanted to let you know that when I asked my local Ford parts dealer the price for these items they wanted $22.46 (fuel filter) and $12.50 (PCV valve). I was able to buy the exact same ones from Mustangs Unlimited for $11.95 and $6.95 respectively. And with the shipping added, the whole thing was still $11.00 cheaper than buying from Ford. Shipping took 3 days to my door from time of order.

Mustangs Unlimited Fuel Filter

 

S

SatinSilverStan

New Member

Jan 13, 2003

48

0

0

Tampa, fl

Mar 11, 2004

#9

• Mar 11, 2004

• #9

At what mileage should the fuel filter be changed ?

 

jeff1414

New Member

Jun 19, 2003

447

0

0

Sacramento

Mar 11, 2004

#10

• Mar 11, 2004

• #10

I think it is every 30,000. It was hard to pull mine off i kind of and to pull and twist.

 

jason1320

New Member

Feb 19, 2004

60

0

0

Bowie MD

Mar 11, 2004

#11

• Mar 11, 2004

• #11

SPKMustang said:

Where on an 01 GT would the fuel filter be located? Also what is involved in changing it? What brand do I need etc? Should I just go to the dealer and ask them for what I need? Thanks for any help you guys can provide!

SK

Click to expand...

This is a walkthrough I posted on another site. Enjoy!

http://forums.mustangworks.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=41610&highlight=fuel+filter

 

S

SPKMustang

New Member

Feb 10, 2004

87

0

0

Amherst, NY

Mar 28, 2004

#12

• Mar 28, 2004

• #12

Ok well I tried to remove the fuel filter last ngiht with absolutly no luck. I got that tool you mentioned in that thread but in my noobish ways, how the hell exactly is it used???

Do you need to find the right sized whole and stick it in the larger side of the tapered piece of fiel line?

 

XTONKAX

New Member

Dec 5, 2002

619

0

0

UT

Mar 28, 2004

#13

• Mar 28, 2004

• #13

SPKMustang said:

Do you need to find the right sized whole and stick it in the larger side of the tapered piece of fiel line?

Click to expand...

Yes. This releases the springlock and you should just be able to pull the two pieces apart.