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Where is the fuel filter on a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

Where is the fuel filter on a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

The fuel filter is located under the vehicle right next to the fuel tank towards the front of the vehicle. There is a plastic cover with 2 bolts that needs to be removed in order to acess the fuel filter. It will be difficult to change if you do not have a lift to work under.

Where does the fuel filter go on a Ford Sport Trac?

The fuel filter on a Ford Sport Trac uses plastic spring clip fittings. For safety reasons, always replace the plastic spring clips when replacing the fuel pump. Also, make sure you install the fuel filter in the right direction; the arrow on the filter must point toward the front of the vehicle, as this is the direction of fuel flow.

How do you change the fuel filter on a 2001 Ford Explorer?

Push the tool into the fitting until it releases the line from the filter. Loosen the fuel filter clamp with the screwdriver. Slide the old filter out of the clamp. Insert the new filter into the filter clamp; tighten the clamp. Push the fuel lines onto the new filter until they snap into place.

How often should I Change my fuel filter?

Replace your fuel filter at least every 30,000 miles to prevent any contaminants from getting through to the fuel injectors. The fuel filter on a Ford Sport Trac uses plastic spring clip fittings. For safety reasons, always replace the plastic spring clips when replacing the fuel pump.

How do you remove fuel line from fuel tank?

Raise and support the vehicle on jack stands. Remove the heat shield covering the fuel filter, which is in front of the fuel tank, using the ¼-inch ratchet and a socket. Remove the black shield over the fuel pump using the same ratchet and socket. Squeeze the white plastic spring clip all the way in, and pull the fuel line away from the filter.

Push the tool into the fitting until it releases the line from the filter. Loosen the fuel filter clamp with the screwdriver. Slide the old filter out of the clamp. Insert the new filter into the filter clamp; tighten the clamp. Push the fuel lines onto the new filter until they snap into place.

The fuel filter on a Ford Sport Trac uses plastic spring clip fittings. For safety reasons, always replace the plastic spring clips when replacing the fuel pump. Also, make sure you install the fuel filter in the right direction; the arrow on the filter must point toward the front of the vehicle, as this is the direction of fuel flow.

Replace your fuel filter at least every 30,000 miles to prevent any contaminants from getting through to the fuel injectors. The fuel filter on a Ford Sport Trac uses plastic spring clip fittings. For safety reasons, always replace the plastic spring clips when replacing the fuel pump.

Raise and support the vehicle on jack stands. Remove the heat shield covering the fuel filter, which is in front of the fuel tank, using the ¼-inch ratchet and a socket. Remove the black shield over the fuel pump using the same ratchet and socket. Squeeze the white plastic spring clip all the way in, and pull the fuel line away from the filter.

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Ruth Doyle