Fuel filter location and replacement?

Tiny
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How to replace fuel filter?
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 AT 8:43 PM

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Tiny
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Fuel filter is under vehicle on fuel rail, next to frame. You need FORD special fuel line service tool to release the fuel filter and replace it.

Here is a video that shows how

https://youtu.be/Boi0DPXVHbM

Here are some instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 AT 9:09 PM
Tiny
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Fuel filter is on the leading edge of fuel tank on right side of vehicle, mounted behind the fuel filter shield
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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 5:33 PM (Merged)
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Fuel filter is location at #5 on diagram below.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_ff_4.jpg

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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 5:33 PM (Merged)
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Can you please tell where is the gas filter located on a 2003 mercury mountaineer. With a v6 4.0 engine?
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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 5:33 PM (Merged)
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/416332_2003_mercury_mountian_fuel_filter_1.jpg


First of all thank you so much for your donation.If you have the gasoline engine that's where it is on the frame rail.
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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 5:33 PM (Merged)
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Location of fuel filter on my vehicle listed above (2003)?
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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 5:33 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Just a guess but I bet it is going to be under the vehicle bolted to the frame. If it is not there just follow the fuel lines either back from the fuel rail or forward from the fuel tank.
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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 5:33 PM (Merged)
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I was wondering if any one knew the location of a fuel filter on a 2002 merc. Mountaineer, and if this is something fairly simple to change out. Any help would be great
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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 5:33 PM (Merged)
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Usually it's mounted not far from the tank on a frame rail. 2 hoses held in place by 2 plastic clips. Pull the clips out and the lines come right off! Relieve the line pressure first!
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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 5:33 PM (Merged)
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Mountaineer jerks when accelerating while moving, like when you press on the gas to go faster. I need to replace the fuel filter. Any help?
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Sunday, November 1st, 2020 AT 3:27 PM (Merged)
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The MAF at air filter can cause this too, is your check engine light(MIL) on? Here is the fuel filter location so you can change it out (diagrams below). You will need to watch this video on how to get the fuel line off the filter also go over this guide as well.

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 what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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Sunday, November 1st, 2020 AT 3:27 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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No, it is not on.
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Sunday, November 1st, 2020 AT 3:27 PM (Merged)
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Like i said check fuel pressure, inspect/clean/replace MAF sensor at the air filter box. Last tune up was? Go with basics first, plug and wires, or in your case with COP(coil on plug) just the plugs. Also Ford has a tech bulliten on a reflash for the compter that can also be your problem, if the truck is still under warranty, have the reflash done, if not, have it done anyway...it's a known drivabilty problem and the reflash is the cure...here:s the bulliten, you decide!
4.0L/4.6L - HARD START/ROUGH RUNNING - AFTER LONG HOT SOAK / DIP IN RPM WHEN COMING TO A STOP - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/2/2008 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN Reference Number(s): 08-9-5, Â Date of Issue: Â May 12, 2008 Related Ref Number(s): 08-9-5 ARTICLE BEGINNING ISSUE Some 2006-2008 Explorer 4dr, Mountaineer and 2007-2008 Sport Trac vehicles equipped with 4.0L or 4.6L engine and built on or before 4/2/2008 may exhibit a dip in RPM below normal idle level of 600 RPM on deceleration with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present or a hard start / rough running condition after a long hot soak. ACTION Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 54.6 and higher or 55.1. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2008.3 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com. WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage. FORD: 2006-2008 Explorer; 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac MERCURY: 2006-2008 Mountaineer IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are , not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part. The warranty calls for a 20 minutes for repair charge!


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Sunday, November 1st, 2020 AT 3:27 PM (Merged)
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I am hearing loud noise in the front of my car on the drivers side. There is also a vibrating feeling. I think it may be my fuel filter, because a couple of months ago I was asked to replace it, but I didn't. Do you think that might be the problem? If I needed to replace the fuel filter would it make this kind of noise?
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Sunday, November 1st, 2020 AT 3:27 PM (Merged)
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No jacky thats not causing the noise. Can you describe as descriptive as possible the noise and when you hear it and maybe I can give you some advice
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Sunday, November 1st, 2020 AT 3:27 PM (Merged)
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Wasting a lot of gas smells like gas runs very rough how do I know if my fuel filter is bad
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Sunday, November 1st, 2020 AT 3:27 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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If it smells like fuel and your running rough then you have unburned you most likely going out exhaust. Need to check for misfires.
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Sunday, November 1st, 2020 AT 3:27 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The exhaust is that the catylac converter nd how do I check for misfire
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Sunday, November 1st, 2020 AT 3:27 PM (Merged)
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Go to parts store and have it scanned for codes. Report back with your findings.
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