Fuel filter location I need to replace it?

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Where is the fuel filter located in a 2003 ford explorer?
Sunday, July 25th, 2010 AT 12:53 PM

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Tiny
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It's near the tank under the vehicle along fame rail. This video will help you remove the filter with instructions below to show you how to replace the fuel filter in your car.

https://youtu.be/Boi0DPXVHbM

and

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

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 12:06 PM
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2003 Ford Explorer V6 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 97000 miles

where is the fuel filter on a 2003 explorer
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:18 PM (Merged)
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Just forward to the fuel tank on passenger side of frame. Notice a small plastic shroud held on with two small nuts. Remove the shroud to access fuel filter. Easy to change once you find it.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:18 PM (Merged)
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:18 PM (Merged)
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Passenger side of the car, under the front seat under the car covered by a plate.

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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:18 PM (Merged)
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Where is the fuel filter
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
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Fuel filter is located on the right side frame rail in front of the fuel tank, behind a heat shield and plastic covering.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
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Where is the fuel filter located?
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_fp1_2.gif


Fuel Filter is located at the right rear of vehicle above fuel tank.

https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
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Where is the fuel filter on a ford explorer
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
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Fuel filter is under vehicle, driver side, below seating ara, mounted on the frame in fuel line.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
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2002 Explorer 4X4, 4.6L V-8, 99,600 miles.

I want to change the fuel filter. Do I need to worry about air in the line since this is a fuel injected engine or will the air take care of itself?

Thanks.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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IT will purge the air itself, don't worry about it. When you go to re-start it, turn the key to the on position and let the pump energize the lines, then turn the key back to off for 5 seconds and return the key to the on position again. Do this a couple times and it will start right up. You can just crank the engine too, it just wears on the starter a little bit but also works.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
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Thanks Service Writer. I couldn't get a straight answer from the folks at the parts store.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
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My pleasure. Some parts guys are very knowledgeable of the operations of parts and some just sell parts.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
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Location of fuel filter? I am wanting to change it and cant seem to find it. Help please?
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:20 PM (Merged)
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Welcome to the forum. My info says, under the vehicle, driver side, attached to frame. Looks like quick connect fittings, you may a tool to release fittings, the autostores should sell the tool. Make sure there is no pressure on the system, before taking anything loose. Gas may run out of lines, don't let anything electrical be too close. If too much gas runs out, plug the line, till your ready with new filter. The picture is from autozone.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_explorer_fuel_filter_1.jpg

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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:20 PM (Merged)
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Where is the fuel filter on this vehicle
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:20 PM (Merged)
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Hello,

I believe it is located on the inside frame rail on the drivers side around the area of the drivers seat.

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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:20 PM (Merged)
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Notes

REMOVAL

Relieve the fuel pressure.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

Notes

REMOVAL

Relieve the fuel pressure.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_filter_1.gif



Remove the fuel filter shield.
1 Remove the nuts.
2 Remove the shield.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_filter2_1.gif



Remove the fuel filter.
1 Disconnect the fuel lines.
2 Remove the fuel filter from the fuel filter support.

INSTALLATION

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Remove the fuel filter shield.
1 Remove the nuts.
2 Remove the shield.

Remove the fuel filter.
1 Disconnect the fuel lines.
2 Remove the fuel filter from the fuel filter support.

INSTALLATION

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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