Fuel Filter: Service and Repair
FUEL FILTERExplorer Sport Trac (Part 1):
Explorer Sport Trac (Part 2):
Explorer/Mountaineer (Part 1):
Explorer/Mountaineer (Part 2):
Exploded View
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
WARNING:
- Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
- When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: During the repair or replacement of fuel-related components, all liquid and vapor fuel openings must be capped, taped or otherwise appropriately protected to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. All caps, tape and other protective materials must be removed prior to installation.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Release the fuel system pressure.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Explorer/Mountaineer
4. Remove the bolts and the fuel filter heat shield.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
All vehicles
5. Remove the nuts and the fuel filter shield.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
6. Disconnect the fuel supply tubes quick connect couplings.
7. Remove the fuel filter.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.