Does my vehicle have a fuel filter?

ANDREW17910

MEMBER
2015 FORD EXPLORER
3.5L
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
75,000 MILES

Hi All,

I have the vehicle listed above XLT model from new. I am based in the Middle East and I have a service contract with the dealership.

During the last scheduled service at 70,000, I was told that there's no fuel filter on this vehicle. Is that correct? Also, they changed the spark plugs at 30,000. After that, they did not change. Apparently it's recommended only at 100,000.

My fuel consumption has gone up considerably during last month with same running pattern and trying to find out why?

Pumping only 95 octane.

Your help is much appreciated.

Thank you.

3 Replies

ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
52,797 POSTS

Good morning,

The fuel filter is part of the fuel pump assembly. There is no reason to replace the filter as it is not available by itself.

As far as the fuel mileage, I would replace the plugs again and see if that improves your mileage. They did drop the recommendation om mileage to 50,000. That is where I would start.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

Roy

Spark Plugs
Removal

Remove the 6 ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to Ignition Coil-On-Plug � LH and/or Refer to Ignition Coil-On-Plug � RH .
NOTICE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

NOTICE: The spark plug procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the cylinder head and spark plug will result.

NOTICE: Do not remove the spark plugs when the engine is hot or cold soaked. Spark plug thread or cylinder head damage can occur. Make sure the engine is warm (hand touch after cooling down) prior to spark plug removal.

NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material in the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.

Remove the 6 spark plugs.
Inspect the spark plugs. REFER to Section 303-00, Spark Plug Inspection .
Installation

Adjust the spark plug gap as necessary.
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NOTICE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

NOTICE: The spark plug procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the cylinder head and spark plug will result.

Install the 6 spark plugs.
Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Install the 6 ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to Ignition Coil-On-Plug � LH and/or Refer to Ignition Coil-On-Plug � RH .

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