Fuel filter location?

Tiny
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  • 1998 MERCURY TRACER
  • 150,000 MILES
Where is fuel filter located on my Mercury Tracer?
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 AT 5:22 PM

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Tiny
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My info says it is located in rear of engine compartment, mounted in bracket clamp.

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

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Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 AT 5:43 PM
Tiny
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Just wanted to add, don't take any fuel lines loose unless your sure there is no pressure on the fuel system.
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Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 AT 5:45 PM
Tiny
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  • 1997 MERCURY TRACER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 102,000 MILES
How do you change the fuel filter on this vehicle?
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Monday, September 7th, 2020 AT 12:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You probably need a special tool like below to remove it


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_FUELFILTERREMOVERTOOL241103_2.jpg

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Monday, September 7th, 2020 AT 12:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
MICHAELONLL
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Engine Performance problem
1997 Mercury Tracer 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

need to know how to replace fuel filter. The car has a misfire in #4 cylinder I have replace the coil pack plug wires and now im going to replace the fuel filter what else could it be if its not the fuel filter
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Monday, September 7th, 2020 AT 12:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Test the systems before replacing parts, will save a lot of money this way. Test the fuel pressure. If OK check vacuum system for leaks. Check PCV system for proper operation. Many things to test for a misfire code so its very very difficult to guess at a part and replace it to fix the problem. And the fuel filter is not going to cause a misfire in only one cylinder
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Monday, September 7th, 2020 AT 12:03 PM (Merged)
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WILLIAM SMITH2
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  • 1996 MERCURY TRACER
  • 1.9L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • 223,000 MILES
Can you please tell me where the fuel filter is?
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Monday, September 7th, 2020 AT 12:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It is located in the engine compartment. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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