How To Replace a Ford Fuel Filter (homemade disconnect tool)

50 thoughts on “How To Replace a Ford Fuel Filter (homemade disconnect tool)”

1. This guy is a genius

2. Instead of such removal tools and things, can I simply cut the hoses and put hose clamps instead so that next time it would be easier to change a filter?

3. Just push the clip in. They come right off. This is not how to do it!

4. I'm for changing out that fuel filter often. I feel having a cleaner fuel filter is easy on an old fuel pump (174,000 miles on my truck). I mean, you ever change a fuel pump on a Ford Ranger Truck? I don't want that job. Or you ever get stranded on a wintry road due to a fuel pump failure? I have. Change those fuel filters.

5. Great video. Why are there 2 inlets on the filter? Twin tanks?

6. None of that shit works on a -fkng POS FORD

7. Thank you for your help.

8. Your Check Engine Light is On Chris

9. Thank you!!!

10. great job, staight to the point…

11. Dremel a bullet casing and it works perfectly

12. Great video. From replacing the fuel pump yesterday on mine I found a new way to get off those lines. Those two small lines you used the tool on can be removed by just pushing in on the hose (toward the filter), then while doing that push in on the orange clips with your finger, then just pull the hose off. No tool needed! Seen several of your videos, always quality stuff.

13. I changed my fuel filter on a 2001 Ford Escape XLT and I have one of those clips that they can give you new ones, if you break them on accident.😎🤙

14. Why do I remember I just pressed it in with my finger and took it off that way? It hurts a bit but not as much as finger blood sampling.

15. I have 2 tanks one is empty and one is full 😂😭 I will set it to the empty one and just hope it doesn’t leak a lot

16. You make it look easy! 🤦🏻‍♂️

17. So I should pull the fuel pump relay while my truck is running??? If I don't will this make it difficult to remove the filter? Cause I'm having a hell of a time getting the filter off. 😵

18. Saved me a whole £5.40 and a three day wait . Thank you so much 🙏😁👍

19. I've got a 1998 Lincoln navigator. I'm about to change it. Only difference is the frame is kind of in my way. I'll let you guys know how it goes. thanks Chris if you have any tips on how to do this better on my particular vehicle please let me know.

20. This man just showed me how to change my fuel filter with a pen…. you the GOAT bro.

21. What is the part number and brand of the new fuel filter you put in on the mazda? I have same truck and year, but the filter they recommend looks nothing alike and is way to big, thanks.

22. Thank’s Chris

23. It looks like a petrol filter is the fuse thing taking it out ,applies to diesel filter too

24. Always informative. Best on the web!

25. Damn! Thx

26. Your video was very good, thnk's

27. Ford rangers across the planet thank you

28. Oh my God thank you, you're a lifesaver!!!!

29. where do i get the quick disconnect tool?

30. I’m still trying to look for the pen on Amazon

31. Hey Chris, thanks for this video. So If i remove the fuel pump fuse is that the same as releasing the fuel pressure from the line? It's on a Lincoln LS.

32. I just wanna say how thankful I am to have a channel like yours to help me do my own maintenance. I was quoted 450$ for a motor mount swap, bought the part for 38$ and had it done in less than an hour by myself because of your video.

33. What do I do if the fuel filter won’t come off with all the proper tools

34. Just replaced the fuel filter in my 2001 Ranger. This video explained everything perfectly. Thanks!

35. Why are there three fuel lines for your filter. Mine only has 2

36. Replaced my fuel filter today on my 2000 Ranger. Excellent instruction. Many Thanks to Chris!

37. what if the filter line is stuck on?

38. Thx for the tip chrisfix

39. Nice work. Hey Christ have ever done the brake line replacement on this truck? The lines beneath the ABS box had the flexible, stainless steel braided lines, they looked like push connect, I couldn’t find the proper tools for this. If you know the best way to got lines replace, please kindly share your method. Thank you.

40. NO FUEL LINE TOOLS ARE NEEDED FOR THIS JOB. simply push in on the colored tab and pull the hose off!

41. Thank you so much Chris I have a Mazda truck like yours mine is a 2000 b 2500 I didn't know where the filter was now I can change it love your vids

42. Good video Chris. I was looking to see if you had any videos on the Ford five hundred, but didn't see any. I'm just curious as to what to watch for or be aware of. Thanks, JohnG

43. Ooooooo I can smell the grass 🙃🤪😅

44. Shit dont ficking work

45. Cursed 5.4 4×4 expedition…no space at all

46. you made that look way to easy. Every time I work on my truck there is always some thing that does not want to cooperate. I changed out the coolant housing. It has two coolant sensors. Pull the clip out, pull out the old sensors, drop in the new and put the clip back in. Sounds simple, First off they sold me the wrong sensors. I tried to put the old one's back in. The two little clips Refused to go back in. After four hours of praying to swearing I said to the hell with it and used paper clips. So far it is working with no leaks. Had I gone to the Ford dealership and got the OEM parts I may have gotten the right parts and not have had to go through this torture.

47. My saturn has a ford style filter but its a GM vehicle

48. Didn't need the tool on my 2003 ranger and looks just like yours. Just push in on the colored clips and pull.

49. Well I got a full tank😔 lol

50. I replaced my fuel filter last month. I did it according to what the manual said…sort of. Take off gas cap. Park on hill with engine pointing uphill. I drive with the tank mostly full all the time since I have lots of kids. Negative wire off the battery. I had bought the cheap plastic disconnector tool set. If you live in a place where they salt heavily those don't work. The filter was rusted in and, the plastic broke. For some reason there is a clip near the fuel lines. I clipped them up to keep from getting gas everywhere. There's a hole in the wheel well I use for the same reason to hang the brake line when changing calipers. (Don't ask. Just picture a couple of my sons taking the car one night while I was sleeping after seeing Fast and Furious. I almost killed them the next morning. ) I borrowed a scissor disconnector from a friend. Filter was off in three seconds. If you live some place they salt heavily make sure to check for other stuff while you're down there. I found some things that needed repair from rust while I was working. I don't go under too often since the neighborhood idiots always stop by with moronic comments about women or like to skid by to blow road dust in my face while I have my shoes poking out from underneath.

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