Fuel filter?

Auto parts stores make a spring seat kit to replace the damaged clip in the housing. Use a pick to remove the old one and then just install the new one. CHeck out the diagrams below.

This guide and video will help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

and

https://youtu.be/Boi0DPXVHbM

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

They are B **** to do
just make sure u are using the correct tool
check if any had pulled on it to brake the inside clip

need manual CHECK IT @
https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals.htm

How is it conected is it the threaded type or rubber hoses attached. Usually with a stubborn rubber hose I use a little WD and take a pair of vice grips and twist the hose on the end of the filter to break the seize and then try to pull it apart. Good luck. :)

If it has the metal spring clips. Get some lube and soak the hell out of it. Move the line going into the fuel filter in and out until it moves freely. You need a special too to undo the lines. Go to an autozone and rent it. Push the tool into the srping clip and pull the line out of the fuel filter. If it is that style, which I think it is. If it has never been changed then it will fight you for a little while.

Shoot a little oil in the "crack", around the spring, push hard as you twist the tool back and forth

I have found that the more travel you can get while twisting, the ezier it is

Good luck

The medic

Use a gage and check for proper fuel pressure. Any applicable trouble codes? Clean the throttle-body.

Some of the national brand autostores used to loan out a fuel pressure gage. Without something to point us in the right direction, all I can do is hunt and peck.

Clean all dirt and/or grease from the fuel filter fittings. "Quick Connect'' fittings are used on models equipped with a pressurized fuel system. These fittings must be disconnected using the proper procedure or the fittings may be damaged. The fuel filter uses a "hairpin'' clip retainer. Spread the two hairpin clip legs about 1 / 8 in. (3mm) each to disengage it from the fitting, then pull the clip outward. Use finger pressure only; do not use any tools. Push the quick connect fittings onto the filter ends. Ford recommends that the retaining clips be replaced whenever removed. The fuel tubes used on these fuel systems are manufactured in 5 / 16 in. And 3 / 8 in. Diameters. Each fuel tube takes a different size hairpin clip, so keep this in mind when purchasing new clips. A click will be heard when the hairpin clip snaps into its proper position. Pull on the lines with moderate pressure to ensure proper connection. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks. If the inertia switch (reset switch) was disconnected to relieve the fuel system pressure, cycle the ignition switch from the OFF to ON position several times to re-charge the fuel system before attempting to start the engine.

Behind right side of dash, below glove compartment.

There's an easy way to do it:
turn your car on and unplug the fuel pump relay.
Your car will keep running for a few seconds then will die. Try to start it a few more times (with the relay still removed) to make sure you get rid of any pressure left, and you're good to go.

After you're done replacing the filter, and with the relay back on there, turn your key to 'on' a few times to rebuild pressure.