2000-2007 Ford Taurus: Replacing Fuel Filter

Replacing fuel filter for ford Taurus.

[@jackie3515]

Ladies and gents: There are TWO fuel pump relays (at least on my model; 07 SE). The larger one in spot #30, and there is a 20A smaller one in spot #16. I pulled the large one out first, ran my engine for a good seven minutes, it didn't die. I troubleshooted in the owner's manual, boom. Two relays. Died almost instantly. Regardless, good information & great video. Thank you.

[@realjaxon]

I have an '02 Taurus with the same fuses as yours. I had the same issue after I pulled the #30. The engine kept running and started to rev up. I shut the engine down and then pulled the 20 amp fuse. It wouldn't start at all, so I don't think it relieved the pressure on it. Did your car burn the excess fuel, or did you just pull the filter?

[@darmenny501]

I just changed the fuel filter, radiator, on my 1998 ford taurus I can't believe the difference in how it's running..Your video is excellent buddy..Keep them up

[@VONDOOM88]

just did this on my daughters taurus thanks for the video! Anyone having trouble with putting the new clips in push the hose on farther than you think you need to while keeping pressure on the hose ouch the clip through. worked perfect for my fram filter

[@nbpt1000]

Most of the Gen 4 Taurus/Sables Ford changed to a new type of fuel pump clip. The clips are still for a 5/16 diameter nipple but the shape is somewhat different making them not interchangeable parts with out reworking them. The clips are color coded with the black being 3/8 and the white are 5/16. The 3/8 is used where the hose connects to the fuel pump on top of the gas tank. Edward, Good job and I appreciate your can do attitude to make it work. Unfortunately the fuel filters tend to come with either no clip or the older style. If your car has the newer style clip make sure you check at the store what style clip comes with the filter and buy them separately if needed. If you put it back with out a clip it will not hold. Eventually it will fall off and you will be stranded.

[@louisjennings3396]

Instead of pulling the fuse, I used the fuel shut off switch which is in the trunk on the passenger side behind the panel.

[@louisjennings3396]

@William the fuel shut off switch is recommended in the repair manual.it worked for me.the way you described it, takes too long.

[@louisjennings3396]

@William of course you supposed to release the gas cap but after that you hit the inertia switch that's common sense

[@toywrench1]

Inertia switch

[@smith092]

The whitish clips on this fuel filter for this Taurus and some other Fords is Dorman part # 800-003. I think the black ones by the tank are 800-004 and you can get a mixed bag with 800-023. Why they don't just make them universal is beyond me...

[@markmckinney9821]

You're a GOD SEND❤❤

[@fredmonroe6042]

great video the mechanical struggle is real.

[@chizlswizl9908]

Hi! I got to my filter by torching a 12" x 12" hole in the rear floor board. Worked slick once I got the fire under control. Thanks man!

[@mandozzz__]

😂

[@gene2200]

Why they make tin snips. Did my pump that way

[@obstefication1]

SOO IMPORTANT TO REMOVE THE GAS CAP TO RELIEVE PRESSURE FROM THE TANK TO THE FILTER

[@flemflam707]

Thanks for the info.

[@willsrestorations]

YES, Always remove gas cap

[@TheJtown314]

And undo engine side first has less pressure

[@braedanbollman6077]

Found that out the hard way LPL

[@roycopeland8605]

Thank you for taking the time to share this video, it was a big help for me.

[@reginaldking3881]

showing the fuses you saved me time and money thank you

[@stevenlapham5254]

I never would have thought to grind the clip! Thanks

[@steveaumann6335]

I always watch 3 videos when I do something like this, yours was the best, thank you 👍👍💪.

[@joseloves1971]

my 2001 ford taurus has more than 100.000 miles on it, I will replace the fuel filter asap, thanks for the video.

[@anthonytech]

@corey Babcock What all have you done to get it to that mileage? And is most of that highway driving?

[@anthonytech]

@corey Babcock Did it need serious repairs

[@anthonytech]

@corey Babcock Damn, I'm having a problem I just can't seem to figure out on my GFs 01 Taurus OHV. Misfire on cylinder 2 so I replaced spark plugs, plug wires, and coil. Looked at the fuel trims and bank 2 is quite out of spec(at idle, clears up when she starts driving) so I thought vacuum leak. I replaced intake plenum gaskets and IAC gasket and still fuel trims aren't where they need to be on bank 2. Took it to the shop and they say no vacuum leak but that it might be clogged fuel filter or camshaft position sensor so I guess I'm going to try that

[@chuckb9193]

Good video, very helpful. Saved almost $100 doing it myself! Not difficult at all.

[@LuisCasstle]

You can turn the key on and off without cranking a few times to build up fuel pressure, the pump turns on for a few seconds each time you turn the key.

[@djtiger76]

my 2002 is leaking fuel from the filter. This just started in the past couple days. Just noticed today when i went to get the heater core flushed. This seems like an easy enough repair. No major tools needed. Unfortunately, its 18 degrees and 4:30 in chicago. Warmer tomorrow but 3 inches of snow.. urgh. Thanks for the video. Im going to give it a shot.

[@tinykittenz2840]

I'm looking at needing to do this in 114° heat. Oye!! But really? 2 clips and a screw, I got this!

[@mikeboss279]

The reason why the white clip broke is that it is not made to be removed like that. It is made to be pushed in which caused the two outer legs to spread and open up. Then the fuel line will slide right off.

[@EdwardInTX]

The clips were very brittle.

[@journeyquest1]

@@EdwardInTX Just a shitty design.

[@martyjoseph9507]

Definitely NOT a Wisconsin car. Great video, hopefully I have enough metal left to hold the filter on.

[@louisjennings3396]

Good Lord!I feel ya!

[@daBEAGLE1017]

Hey now! You just scared me because im about to do this in Milwaukee. Wish me luck.

[@martinradtke5181]

I had the same problems with aftermarket fuel filters (Wix) - clips wrong size. Buy Motorcraft / Ford OEM filters. I had to do what you did - grind clips to get them to fit.

[@the1chainsawguy]

this was very helpful. on my 2002 I used a Wix filter and bought separately a box of clips that are the correct size also a Wix part# WCK11. My clips did not break but I was ready if they did. Man is our fuel nasty.

[@EdwardInTX]

Thank you for the info.

[@Godeepgts11]

Bought these exact clips and it made install so much easier. Thank you sir!

[@chrysalisrann]

what u could do is leave the clip on the hose that is facing towards the gas tank. it doesn't need to budge loose. remove the clamp and the hose going to the motor. once drained, reattach new filter to existing hose next to tank then attach hose to motor and its corresponding clip. less hassle and ease of use

[@asphaltwarrior1]

Never start a fuel injected car after a fuel filter , pump replacement or any of the fuel sysyem components that rely on fuel pressure to operate properly until you cycle the key to refill the system with fuel.

[@dannyboy7139]

Wym

[@StockCarGuy]

@@dannyboy7139 you have to prime the system, meaning turn the key to the run position but don't turn it on, do it about 4-5 time for 30 seconds to get the fuel flowing.

[@toywrench1]

Why not?

[@puffkendrick6850]

Also to ck for leaks​@@toywrench1

[@joewilson1522]

Important to put car into the ON not RUN position for a second and go back and forth from ON to OFF to build fuel pressure it won’t hesitate like in this video

[@louisjennings3396]

I changed one on my 03 and had the same problem, it actually uses a general motors clip instead of ford.that was a weird one for me but they fit exactly like the Ford clips

[@martinradtke5181]

Edward, good KZbin. I changed the fuel filters on my 2007 Taurus about every 25-40K. Ran into the same problem you had and did the exact same thing; ground the clip to fit one side (towards engine). Could not get the clips furnished from WIX to fit the gas tank side. Broke one of 2 white fatter clips; had to salvage them (put them in), and wrap Motorcycle used inner tube rubber (1/2") around both clips and used wire tie to make sure they would not come loose. I have used WIX (my 1st choice), NAPA and finally FRAM. Same issue with all filters; none come with 2 types of clips. Next time will get Dorman clips per input from Autozone. Car now has 95K. No leaks; I am Old School. Drive on.

[@bradmcewen]

Thanks. I've got a cherry 2003 & needed to do this. 👍

[@chriswoody985]

Hose clamps worked perfect for a hundred years! Now clips to struggle with. Yay progress ha. About to do my dads and have hose clamps and a knife standing by. Ford forever. Mines more trucky ha.

[@Justicejamesb]

Great job!! Fantastic video!

[@GarageRatt]

My 2003 ford taurus wont go past 45 miles an hour could it be clogged fuel filter?

[@ChrisKOLeary]

Thank you for this. Exactly what I needed.

[@EdwardInTX]

Glad it was helpful!

[@humblewarrior6585]

I took my Dremel Tool and sanded the clip down to fit. Worked fine, no need to buy new clips !!!

[@guasimo42]

I went out to replace my filter and could not get the clips to go in all the way. I watched this video and checked the clips that came with the filter and they were not any different than the originals. All it took was a vise grip to give it a little squeeze and the new clip popped right in.

[@toywrench1]

Vice grips are not working for me and I don't want to break and replace fuel lines. I will use zip ties before vice grips.

[@naomialexander6020]

Thank you! Very informative

[@CleoandCoco]

I had the same problem of having clips that would not fit! So frustrating!

[@666Troll999]

Thank you for your service

[@alensley1368]

I had the same problem with the clips. I had to grind them also.

[@hollylynntate4782]

Thank you for this video!!

[@bryanconstantino254]

awesome video thank you very helpful

[@frankb1903]

Good video. Thanks!

[@39thala]

Wonder why would the clips that came with the filter not fit? Isn't it made to replace what was on there before to match that filter for that car? I've got a 2006 Taurus that is sputtering only when hard accelerating while driving. Idle is fine, crusing is fine and soft acceleration is no problem. And acceleration in park or neutral is good. It's just a problem when hard acceleration while driving. Wondering if it's the fuel filter or the EGR valve or what?! EGR valve on this car is hard to get to, behind manifold between firewall. Haven't gotten under there to look at filter yet.

[@EdwardInTX]

I wondered about that too. Even the thinnest from autozone did not fit. That may be a dealer item.

[@39thala]

***** I just replaced one on a 2006 Taurus. Turns out my clips didn't fit either. I tried grinding them down but didn't do any good. Apparently that filter fits a few different year models that don't all have the same kind of coupling and clips. So, they just put one kind of clip in with the filter that may or may not fit the fuel line couplings on your car. Someone suggested it may be an old style clip as well. Who knows? But I went and found the correct clip for just the engine side coupling at Pep Boys in an assorted pack off the shelf. But unfortunately the tank side coupling is different coupling called a "Quick release coupling" and requires a different kind of two piece clip set (a locking clip and a release button). And it so happens those were the ones that broke when I took them off because they had gotten brittle over time. So, I went to the Ford dealer parts house. They had the locking clip but not the release button called a "quick release coupling button". After researching it on his computer he found that the button only comes built into the coupling and line that goes back to the tank and I would have to buy the new line and that would require me to drop the tank to attach it. I said no way I was going to buy a new line to go from the tank to the filter just for that one piece, so I bought just the locking clip and put it in the coupling and it's holding just fine on the filter. It's ridiculous the was they have it designed because the nozzles on both ends of the filter are the same so there's no reason they couldn't have just put the same type of coupling and simple clip on the tank side as they did on the engine side. My mechanic friend said probably the reason they made it that way is because there is more pressure on the side coming from the tank to the filter so they decided to make that more complicated two-piece coupling. He said just keep a watch on it from time to time and if it isn't leaking I should be ok. Otherwise, if it tries to come off then I could go to a junkyard and cut that two piece coupling off and then carefully get that release button out without breaking it and then put it in mine.

[@EdwardInTX]

39thala May just be easier to replace the fuel hoses and use regular clamp.

[@39thala]

***** Thanks for replying to my comment. I've been driving it two weeks now with no problem so I'll probably just leave it alone. I looked under there couple of days ago and the coupling doesn't appear to have slipped any from where it I pushed it onto the filter nozzle. It's all the way on there and staying on there pretty tightly so that's a good sign. And like I said, I was able to get the correct fitting locking clip from the Ford house and put it on there to lock behind the flange on the filter nozzle to help hold it. There's really no reason I see to even try to also put the 2nd button release clip on. You'd have to pull the locking clip off anyway in order to depress the button release to slip the coupling off. The pressure coming from the tank to the filter I guess is why they use locking clips instead of just a hose with a clamp. As you already know, the nozzles on each end of the filter have little flanges that the clip locks in behind to keep it from being forced off by any pressure. Ok by the way, the new filter did fix that sputtering on the hard acceleration that I mentioned on my first post.

[@hairpunut]

39thala EGR valve would not cause this type of problem. More then likely a maf sensor or the throttle body opening is dirty.pull off the the large hose from it anf spray and clean it with throttle body.

[@roybatty2680]

Nice video. Unlike another where the "handyman" does not show the clips being removed or installed but does claim he did that work.!!

[@EdwardInTX]

Thanks!

[@jdolla7430]

will the fuel filter keep your car from starting

[@paulfox4984]

It can If it becomes completely blocked. Maybe some longer crank time. But it's not real common that it gets to the point of no start

[@DaeganJones]

You should disconnect negative from battery before pulling high amp fuses.

[@mrlwill5505]

How do I change my torque converter?

[@PyroSoldat]

Did you measure that sanded clip?

[@Executnr]

Where can I get the filter mount?

[@abdulobeidat6608]

Is it the same for ford taurus 2013?

[@papasmurf698]

nice write-up! thank you!

[@willsrestorations]

ok, this was done all wrong, first use a fuel removal tool and you will never have to mess with the clips, second the one clip is not the same as the other, it is only sold at the dealership is a fatter clip. Never ever modify the clip, it is very dangerous. in an emergency you can use a zip tie to hold hose on filter by feeding it in the holes on the fuel hose like the clip would go.

[@mychalsummers9353]

Thanks for the tip bout zip ties never would of thought about those😁

[@keciabrown3975]

my 03 has a has smell , im trying to figure out what part to replace first. it's coming from the back of the car but the guy can't see a leak.

[@EdwardInTX]

What smell, gas? I had a problem where I had gas smell after driving on a hot day. I replaced the fuel pump and the smell was gone.

[@keciabrown3975]

Edward Chua ok I think it's the line going to the tank it could also be the vapor line. I'm going to start getting things replace next week. my a.c. also keeps running out after a day.

[@charlesmartin6843]

Kecia Brown what you do

[@nedoscarsandfishingvideos5500]

Don’t need to remove clips all the way to remove gas lines

[@debalvey4656]

Thanks for the video! Lets me know this is something I can't do. Guess I'll have to pay the mechanic.

[@EdwardInTX]

+Deb Alvey If you can find the right clip, you don't have to pay a mechanic. Unfortunately, fram does not have the right one. Check to Wix filter though.

[@marsakka]

you could always possibly use a hose clamp to hold it in place instead of a clip

[@toywrench1]

4 -7 min mark is why I came here. The new filter and the old and new clips would not go in. I think they painted the filter tips accidentally. But it is infuriating that the filters take an hour to do today. I used to do these in 10 minutes. Why is everything so screwed up now?

[@NS1.]

I have a 94, 4dr station wagon/hatchback Taurus 3.0L, I think it needs the Fuel Filter...I think it's the same style as yours...what year is your Taurus?

[@EdwardInTX]

It's a 2003.

[@smileshighly1647]

Mr. Chua, will this fix an issue I am having with my Ford Taurus shaking? It usually happens when I'm on the bypass going anywhere from 40-50mph. It also looses force when going up hills. Any advice is appreciated!

[@Joel-vx7hz]

Smiles Highly most likely fuel filter

[@toywrench1]

He can not know the answer to that. You should have it diagnosed. If you want to waste money throwing parts at it, you got more cents than sense. Find out if there is a misfiring cylinder, at least. If only one is misfiring, switch coils to see if the dead cylinder follows the coil. If so, you need a coil.

[@AbideinChristSealed]

What year is this car?

[@EdwardInTX]

2003

[@hifromamerica4280]

Why the clips? Can't you just use two little hose clamps??

[@kimharrison6717]

I have a 2001 ford taurus my idle goes up and down sometimes cuts off what shall I do

[@EdwardInTX]

check you vacuum hoses. Pay attention to the PCV elbow. Make sure it doesn't have any crack.

[@kimharrison6717]

Tks

[@rocksolid8293]

good video

[@hairpunut]

Your suppose too start the engine first then pull it out. i believe but i guess this way works too lol.

[@michaeldesantis5836]

Thanks!! Can DO!! Go NAVY!!! GBYAA!!! :-D

[@riqdagoat4377]

will this solve transmission problems?

[@AdamTheCeo99]

No

[@ihazdashcam]

Transmission problems are not corrected by fuel.

[@tank2449]

ford is so stupid with there fuel filters. just put freaking clamps. like the chevys.

[@Mark-qk6rd]

Could of just pulled the clip up on the crash sensor in the trunk you had more gas come out then I’ve ever seen before. FYI people buy oem don’t fab your own clip on something like this smh 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@gene2200]

Cleanest underside I've ever seen! A stubby wide blade pops the clips right out. When lines are stuck and will crumble get some 90 degree fittings, fuel line and hose clamps...one of Ford's stupidest ideas

[@carlosgomez7253]

😊😊😂............... 😊

[@UnstoppableMorgan]

How to change the fuel filter on a 96' Bronco ;) So easy a chick can do it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4a9Z4x8jpmprLc

[@journeyquest1]

What a shitty design just like the built in filter on the power steering line that forces you to buy the whole hard line.

[@DM-hw4cr]

Can't wait to sell my taurus. Complete rubbish

[@EdwardInTX]

That's why mine is gone.

[@cxx1953]

what makes it rubbish, and what's a good car

[@mychalsummers9353]

If your near STL MO how many miles, year and price would you like. I like them just due to the fact parts are easy to come by but as of here lately im running out of interchangeable models.

[@skivijimmy]

You don't even show how to unclip the hoses from the fuel filter. How do you get it out how do you unclip it????????????

[@RichSosaSr]

Right! I’ve been fighting my hoses for 2 days now