Great video! I watched this before I started to replace my fuel filter. Thanks for showing the tools you used to tackle this job. Ford did a good job of hiding this filter. Thanks for posting this video!
Best thing I was ever shown, was using old cardboard box laid flat when working on a hard surface. It's a game changer. Thank you for the video--very thorough and efficient!
thanks for the info bud...i just completed the removal / replacement on my 05 (4.0)...the 90 (red clip) is pretty straight froward once u figure out it pops up to allow the nipple through.....the other side however was a pain in the ass even with the quick release tool, which split in half while on the filter trying to release...eventually i used a pair of needle nose and a large flat head underneath the two cracked pieces and it popped off... replacement was a breeze after that. Don't forget to pull fuel pump relay..#48. Be prepared for 6 to 10 oz of gas to come out...
The silver one was actually the easier of the two and no special tool was needed. The two clips use spring tension to pull the line tight onto the filter. It was the plastic clip that was tough, because I was not familiar with the kind and because it was hard to see it well. The key was recognizing that it kind of wraps around the hose. You open the clip and then, by pushing on it and prying with a little flat screwdriver when a little gap opens, you sort of unwrap the clip from around the line.
4:17 I say this a million times working on my truck. 😆Thanks for the video, exactly what I was looking for and needed. Truck is even same color as mine. Thumbs up! (Edit) so you don’t need a fuel filter wrench for this?
Can anyone give me the filter part number for this 2004 SUV. I'm having issues getting the correct filter. My Explorer is the 4.6l V8 However the filter recommended is the three pipe filter , mine is definitely only two. When I give vehicle Id number to the parts dealer they don't have a match???? I found using an open end spanner got the third nut off just fine on the heat shield.
let me guess, it's the silver retaining clip right? kinda figured that the moment I saw it in the video. even the red one looks difficult due to the placement of the filter. could those dumbass ford engineers have put it in a worse spot? friggin idiots.
Hello good afternoon. I need some help and you are the only one to have tutorials for ford explorer, my question is where the sensor to replace iac is because my truck back off and mind back on. I say that you have to replace it, thanks for your support. My explorer is 2004
Exactly the same and exactly as much of a pain in the arse. You don't really need to jack it up it just makes it easier. Your going to need a fuel line removal tool, the plastic ones work but harbor freight sells aluminum ones and I got those cheaper. 10mm, 13mm and a screw driver to release the clip and push it up.
I have a 03 that has two of the clips on the left side. I did everything possible to get those clips to go up and got one up but would not release. I spent over an hour trying the get that F$#King thing to let go with no luck...I never seen such a screw up design in my life. I have very little patience for something that ends up like what happened to me....came very close with putting a rag in the fill pipe and lighting it......I hate going to a garage when it's something I can do myself.....lolololool
Hey, thanks for the info..haven't been on youtube much so only seeing your post now.....I recently sold my explorer. Love a Ford but had enough of the explorers...lolool all the best
@@audiocollector1966 I know this is late, but you need to try to restart the car without the relay to ensure the fuel pressure is off the line so that the clips will release.
Well I tried but the little 10 mm nuts on the inside smaller shield are rusted so bad that when I broke them loose the whole thing turns with the nut rusted to the stud. Of course you can't get a vice grip on the back because Ford made it such a shallow profile. I don't dare take a Dremel tool up in there to cut it off either because of the sparks so close to a fuel source. Geez now what?
yes, the fuel pump is what pushes the gas to the motor. It's inside the gas tank on most modern vehicles. the lines will be mostly empty using his method.
i purchased the disconnect tool, however the inner clips would not release. i used the cap of a sharpie marker(thinner than tool) & cut it to 3/4" then split it lengthwise with a razor blade. pushed it in with my fingers & it released. could have saved $10 on the tool.
The fuel filter clip is the biggest problem but that's the part you don't show. I took my 99 Explorer to one mechanics shop and they could not get the clips off. I took it to another shop and they wanted to charge me $1,000 to drop the tank and replace the fuel lines. ... Hmmmm . I'm going to make a tool to get those clips off.
+Jeremy B I didn't need any special tools just screw drivers and pliers though a special tool for the metal clip side would have been nice. if you don't pull it off perfectly straight the little metal retainer/washer inside the metal end will get bent to hell and then it will not be fun trying to put it back on the filter. not sure if an auto parts store can sell you a new one or if you have to buy the entire fuel line it's in. I got mine back into shape with needle nose pliers. very stupid that both sides aren't the simple plastic design. thanks ford, you assholes.
O I have a special tool for the one fitting. I have had my 04 ford explorer for 8 years now and replaced my fuel filter 4 times now, I have always struggled with getting off that one fitting, mainly because I forget that its easier to work on the little red clip first then go to the other one. I was just wondering about the arrow on the filter its self. I only buy motorcraft filters for it and I always put the arrow facing the silver clip part, not towards the pink clip. I actually always worry about putting in the filter and for some reason the connnections not being on all the way and catching on fire haha. I usually start the truck up see if it leaks, then drive around some and floor it a few times to make double sure lol. I guess I'm slightly paranoid when it comes to that. It is a crappy design though, you think they could have made something easier. I havent had a problem with my pink clip breaking yet and its got 150,000 on it...but yeah eventually I can see it dry rotting and breaking off. Changing spark plugs on those suck too...especially for me because I have a stage 2 K&N filter on it and have to remove the tubing and stuff to get to the 2 back plugs.
+Jeremy B ya just follow the fuel lines. arrow points toward the outlet side or the line that continues to the motor. should be that way on every engine in existence with an external filter. my mechanic said one of my plugs was cross threaded...Oops. he tuned it up for me and now that engine sounds like new with a healthy grunt. nice car overall but I woulda been much happier with the V8. trans is gay on it. it refuses to shift quickly like a sports car. 5.2 grand cherokee shifts better than this. I'm ditching selling it this summer for a truck I can tow with. like 5th wheel ect.
Haha I hear ya. Yeah, its weird...because the threads dont feel crossthreaded when I put the plugs in, but its almost like they are....its hard to explain. Everything tightens up great, it just kind of feels weird. I am extra careful not to cross thread them, but I hear its easy to do. I at least put anti seize on the threads this time, and if you buy motorcraft plugs they come pre gapped for the truck...so thats cool I guess lol
Why can't japanese automakers make it easier to simply change the oil filter and put them where american automakers put them? Besides I don't think ford went bankrupt? The fuel tank on this certain model, leaves little room to place a filter in a easy location.
Thanks for trying. But this video skips the most problematic tasks? That 3/8" retaining hose clip is the worse part. If you had never done one of these before, why make a informative video?
Awesome video sir, very informative and detailed. An example of a "Old School"mechanic !
Excellent video all the info needed was highlighted with nothing missing.
Note to anyone, if any pressure is left in line, the clips will not release! Once the engine stalls, turn it over an extra time to run rails empty.
Man you're a master
To change a fuel filter with only a hand while youre recording that so hard
Great video! I watched this before I started to replace my fuel filter. Thanks for showing the tools you used to tackle this job. Ford did a good job of hiding this filter. Thanks for posting this video!
Best thing I was ever shown, was using old cardboard box laid flat when working on a hard surface. It's a game changer. Thank you for the video--very thorough and efficient!
we used to call it a polish creeper
Thanks! I don't think I could have found the filter and replaced it without your video.
Thanks for posting this guide! Very in depth, now I won't be nervous about doing this on my explorer.
Simple. Detailed. And well shown thanks!
this video was very helpful, with quick results in getting the job done. very informative
Thank you for the video. Nice and detailed.
Thank you soooooooo much I now found the fuel filter
Good video, you did pretty good camera work
thanks for the info bud...i just completed the removal / replacement on my 05 (4.0)...the 90 (red clip) is pretty straight froward once u figure out it pops up to allow the nipple through.....the other side however was a pain in the ass even with the quick release tool, which split in half while on the filter trying to release...eventually i used a pair of needle nose and a large flat head underneath the two cracked pieces and it popped off... replacement was a breeze after that. Don't forget to pull fuel pump relay..#48. Be prepared for 6 to 10 oz of gas to come out...
Thanks for the help. I appreciate it !
Thanks great demo.
Great video. Thank you!
THANX FOR VID!!
BEFORE ATTEMPTIG TO RELEASE THE QUICK DISCONNECTS ON FUEL LINE, SATURATE WITH WD -40 OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR SPRAY!
I used "Rust Blaster" catalyst.
Nice job. Well explained
Thank you for the video.
Thank u so much, it is ver clear an helpful
The silver one was actually the easier of the two and no special tool was needed. The two clips use spring tension to pull the line tight onto the filter. It was the plastic clip that was tough, because I was not familiar with the kind and because it was hard to see it well. The key was recognizing that it kind of wraps around the hose. You open the clip and then, by pushing on it and prying with a little flat screwdriver when a little gap opens, you sort of unwrap the clip from around the line.
muy buen video gracias
Thanks nice to preflight the job.
good video, help a lot and saved some money..
Fantástico!
4:17 I say this a million times working on my truck. 😆Thanks for the video, exactly what I was looking for and needed. Truck is even same color as mine. Thumbs up!
(Edit) so you don’t need a fuel filter wrench for this?
The white retaining tool you showed at the end where did you get it?
That 3rd bolt on the heat shield is a mother fucker takes most of the time!! lol but thanks for the video it was helpful
Very well explained. Thank you.
helped me out thanks
Thanks for you help .
Plastic removal tool did the trick!\
THX
Can anyone give me the filter part number for this 2004 SUV. I'm having issues getting the correct filter. My Explorer is the 4.6l V8 However the filter recommended is the three pipe filter , mine is definitely only two. When I give vehicle Id number to the parts dealer they don't have a match???? I found using an open end spanner got the third nut off just fine on the heat shield.
Thanks for the great video. It really helps to see what I'm avoiding.. Haha. I will need to replace mine soon.
Thank You
Skipped showing the hard part that everyone has trouble with.
let me guess, it's the silver retaining clip right? kinda figured that the moment I saw it in the video. even the red one looks difficult due to the placement of the filter. could those dumbass ford engineers have put it in a worse spot? friggin idiots.
yes but if your'e careful you'll figure it out... FORD, go figure!
Hes lucky he didnt broke that red clip..is hard to find replacement on those.
Hello good afternoon. I need some help and you are the only one to have tutorials for ford explorer, my question is where the sensor to replace iac is because my truck back off and mind back on.
I say that you have to replace it, thanks for your support. My explorer is 2004
hey can the filter cause the car not to start and make a popping noise
5:13 how do u replace the clip when you broke them ?
i have an explorer. can u show me in a video where my fuel line 3s and how to see if its getting gas to it. i can not find it
Is this procedure the same for the V6 4.0
Will that help the gas gauge
Exactly the same and exactly as much of a pain in the arse. You don't really need to jack it up it just makes it easier.
Your going to need a fuel line removal tool, the plastic ones work but harbor freight sells aluminum ones and I got those cheaper. 10mm, 13mm and a screw driver to release the clip and push it up.
What do you do when it's rusted out..
I have a 03 that has two of the clips on the left side. I did everything possible to get those clips to go up and got one up but would not release. I spent over an hour trying the get that F$#King thing to let go with no luck...I never seen such a screw up design in my life. I have very little patience for something that ends up like what happened to me....came very close with putting a rag in the fill pipe and lighting it......I hate going to a garage when it's something I can do myself.....lolololool
Hey, thanks for the info..haven't been on youtube much so only seeing your post now.....I recently sold my explorer. Love a Ford but had enough of the explorers...lolool all the best
Bill Bath Lol... wouldn't be a FORD if it wasn't brother !
@@audiocollector1966 I know this is late, but you need to try to restart the car without the relay to ensure the fuel pressure is off the line so that the clips will release.
Is this the same for an 08 explorer?
Jesus that connector going out of the filter into the engine, the one with the spring clips is a bitch remembered why i hate fords now
Can not see to figure out how to get that one side off
Well I tried but the little 10 mm nuts on the inside smaller shield are rusted so bad that when I broke them loose the whole thing turns with the nut rusted to the stud. Of course you can't get a vice grip on the back because Ford made it such a shallow profile. I don't dare take a Dremel tool up in there to cut it off either because of the sparks so close to a fuel source. Geez now what?
after taking off the relay and staring the car, do you turn it off after it stops ?
why leave the key on? unless you have some good music on the radio!
I could no tget the filer off, even after buying two different adapter tools so, i gave up. I just couldn't get leverage.
helps to push the fuel line forwards as the tools slides back,that frees up the lock
so how can I do it when the car still have like 1/4 of tank of gas?? can I still change it like that or no?
yes, the fuel pump is what pushes the gas to the motor. It's inside the gas tank on most modern vehicles. the lines will be mostly empty using his method.
how do you replace the red clip if you break it
Ray Mendoza - duct tape. But only the gray colored, don’t use black or blue.
whats the proper name of the plastic removal (white part spring retaining tool).
i purchased the disconnect tool, however the inner clips would not release. i used the cap of a sharpie marker(thinner than tool) & cut it to 3/4" then split it lengthwise with a razor blade. pushed it in with my fingers & it released. could have saved $10 on the tool.
The fuel filter clip is the biggest problem but that's the part you don't show. I took my 99 Explorer to one mechanics shop and they could not get the clips off. I took it to another shop and they wanted to charge me $1,000 to drop the tank and replace the fuel lines. ... Hmmmm . I'm going to make a tool to get those clips off.
Fuel line tool is less than$10
Won’t start after removing #48
I thought it was fuel filter not fuel filder
Looks like this was a pain in the ass holding a video camera, haha
This was my problem n I broke everything 🙃 😪 smh -
Probably going to be a lot faster if I use my cordless impact vs a ratchet.
+jo schmo Does the arrow on the filter need to point towards the fitting that requires a special tool for removal?
+Jeremy B I didn't need any special tools just screw drivers and pliers though a special tool for the metal clip side would have been nice. if you don't pull it off perfectly straight the little metal retainer/washer inside the metal end will get bent to hell and then it will not be fun trying to put it back on the filter. not sure if an auto parts store can sell you a new one or if you have to buy the entire fuel line it's in. I got mine back into shape with needle nose pliers. very stupid that both sides aren't the simple plastic design. thanks ford, you assholes.
O I have a special tool for the one fitting. I have had my 04 ford explorer for 8 years now and replaced my fuel filter 4 times now, I have always struggled with getting off that one fitting, mainly because I forget that its easier to work on the little red clip first then go to the other one. I was just wondering about the arrow on the filter its self. I only buy motorcraft filters for it and I always put the arrow facing the silver clip part, not towards the pink clip.
I actually always worry about putting in the filter and for some reason the connnections not being on all the way and catching on fire haha. I usually start the truck up see if it leaks, then drive around some and floor it a few times to make double sure lol. I guess I'm slightly paranoid when it comes to that. It is a crappy design though, you think they could have made something easier. I havent had a problem with my pink clip breaking yet and its got 150,000 on it...but yeah eventually I can see it dry rotting and breaking off. Changing spark plugs on those suck too...especially for me because I have a stage 2 K&N filter on it and have to remove the tubing and stuff to get to the 2 back plugs.
+Jeremy B ya just follow the fuel lines. arrow points toward the outlet side or the line that continues to the motor. should be that way on every engine in existence with an external filter. my mechanic said one of my plugs was cross threaded...Oops. he tuned it up for me and now that engine sounds like new with a healthy grunt. nice car overall but I woulda been much happier with the V8. trans is gay on it. it refuses to shift quickly like a sports car. 5.2 grand cherokee shifts better than this. I'm ditching selling it this summer for a truck I can tow with. like 5th wheel ect.
Haha I hear ya. Yeah, its weird...because the threads dont feel crossthreaded when I put the plugs in, but its almost like they are....its hard to explain. Everything tightens up great, it just kind of feels weird. I am extra careful not to cross thread them, but I hear its easy to do. I at least put anti seize on the threads this time, and if you buy motorcraft plugs they come pre gapped for the truck...so thats cool I guess lol
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Stuck at the clip at this point
This is why I stopped buying American made cars in the early 1990's plus Japanese made automobiles last longer....;-)
Why can't japanese automakers make it easier to simply change the oil filter and put them where american automakers put them? Besides I don't think ford went bankrupt? The fuel tank on this certain model, leaves little room to place a filter in a easy location.
Thanks for the video, But perhaps you should show which tools will be needed Before they begin the 'project' rather than after they are done.....
Thats pissing me off watching it im glad im not a mechanic
Thanks for trying. But this video skips the most problematic tasks? That 3/8" retaining hose clip is the worse part. If you had never done one of these before, why make a informative video?
One thing I can say about any sll ford's they suck junk all problem s to fix and most parts or hard to get to to work on get chev you go go