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Fuel filter location?

Tiny
LIANECHU
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  • 2002 FORD RANGER
Where is fuel filter located on 2002 extended cab Ford Ranger 2.3 L?
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 AT 7:42 PM

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Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Under driver side of vehicle mounted on fuel rail. Disconnect negative battery cable. Here is a guide so show you what you are in for and a video to help you release the fuel lines from the filter with diagrams below to show you the location:

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.

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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 AT 10:30 PM
Tiny
BILLY PRIDE
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Where is the fuel filter for a 2002 Ford Ranger Extended Cab? Will this cause the truck to not start after running for awhile. Truck starts intermittently. Looking for direction to start first.
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 3:24 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check for fuel pressure
it should be 40 to 55 PSI .

Check for codes
Check for spark after it fail to start.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
https://youtu.be/YV3TRZwer8k
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 3:24 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Four cylinder two wheel drive automatic.

I do not know where the fuel filter is located. Can you help me?
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 3:24 PM (Merged)
Tiny
JEEPFAN
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The fuel filter should be located on the drivers side on the frame back towards the gas tank.
Slide under the truck in front of the back tire and look on the inside of the frame you will see it.
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 3:24 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Where is the fuel filter on 1999 Ford Ranger?
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 3:24 PM (Merged)
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MJR346
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Left frame rail just below drivers door.
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 3:24 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Driver's side mounted on the frame rail.
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 3:24 PM (Merged)
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Where do I find the fuel filter on my 2000 Ranger? Is it on the bottom of the engine, or somewhere else? Thanking you in advance.
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 3:24 PM (Merged)
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MERLIN2021
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Most Fords it is on the frame rail
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 3:24 PM (Merged)
Tiny
ROB2008
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Under vehicle, driver side, below seating area, front of fuel tank, mounted on frame rail in fuel line. Check out the images (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 3:24 PM (Merged)
Tiny
JEREJANET
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Where is the fuel filter located on this vehicle and can it be replaced apart from taking it into the Ford Dealer?

The truck turns over well, but will not fire. Pumping the accelerator and continual turning over the engine will eventually cause it to fire, but lope terribly, until the engine warms up a bit then the engine will run normally, and start promptly until it cools off when left sitting for a period of time. I also have the check engine light showing now.

Any help appreciated, I am leaving Hawaii and want to sell the vehicle before I leave. I do not want to pour a lot of money into repairs.

Jere
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 3:25 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Under vehicle located underneath the drivers door. You can do it yourself but you need a special tool that ford makes, as for the check engine light if you have an AutoZone in Hawaii get the codes and post them here.
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 3:25 PM (Merged)
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My truck seems to hold back when laboring a hill or higher revs. Could this be fuel filter? If so, where is it and do I need special tools? Many thanks. Q
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 3:25 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It is located under the seating area bolted to frame inline and yes you need special tools.
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 3:25 PM (Merged)
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I know my fuel filter is located on my frame on my driver side, but I was wondering how I would change my old fuel filter with looks like it has not been changed since 2003 with a new one I just picked up from checkers?
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 3:25 PM (Merged)
Tiny
DAVE H
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Removal and Installation:

Note:There is an early and late build version fuel filter. The procedure is similar for both.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove fuel filter fittings. See FUEL LINE CONNECTORS . Remove fuel filter from bracket. See Fig. 88 . If necessary, remove the nut and the bracket. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Fig. 88: Removing & Installing Fuel Filter (Late Build Shown; Early Build Is Similar)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/266999_filter_1.jpg

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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 3:25 PM (Merged)
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KEBON77
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I need to replace the fuel filter on my 2002 Ford Ranger. Could you please provide the steps?
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Sunday, August 26th, 2018 AT 10:27 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname_2003.jpg

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