How to replace a fuel filter on a 97' Ford Ranger 4.0 (Part 3 of 4)

[@bonzaigarden]

did mine years ago without a lift and got a good spurt in my ear. gasoline in the ear is very (very) painful. you did good to tell people to relieve pressure. i thought i did but noticed the filter hoses were difficult to remove. this time i'll probably also hit the schrader valve to be sure it's purged. thank you

[@gotahvcls]

Clearly presented, sound and video clear too, so I thank you.

[@K9tilltheend]

Watched this before I’m about to change mine, never would have thought about taking the fuse out to drain some of excess fuel out. Really helpful man!!

[@208autostate6]

No problem buddy, im glad i could help. Good luck!

[@Gringochulo1]

You are a freaking boss!! Easy to follow videos....others could take lessons. Please more Ford Ranger videos. Not much on the 4.0 OHV compared to the SOHC.

[@Ayrdanger]

2:20 So, what should I do if I pulled that clip out and the line doesn't budge? Looks to me like your line just popped right off, so either I'm doing something wrong, or the line is rusted to the fuel filter, or something.

[@kennywheelus6857]

Awesome, simple enough for me to do,but on my rsnger,the accelerator pedal is down to the floor,so does thet mean thst it could be the fuel pump too

[@RClarkAgape]

This is a great video. I have a Ford Ranger 1996. I spent 2 hours trying to disconnect the hose from the filter with the white tool. Pushed it forward till it clicked, pushed the hose forward, pulled and pulled, used two different sizes of white tool but could never get it to work.I couldn't get it off so I just reconnected everything. In the video it looks easy. Any ideas to make this easier?

[@208autostate6]

You could spray some "pb blaster or wd-40" into the slot the tool goes into. Also once you put the tool in place, pull the fuel filter towards the tool to ensure that the tool completely disconnects the tab that locks the fuel filter in place. Then twist and push the fuel filter off. They can be a pain sometimes but that usually does the trick.

[@RClarkAgape]

TotallyStock 925 Woo hoo. It worked. Just like you said. Thank you.

[@208autostate6]

@@RClarkAgape no problem buddy, Glad i could help!

[@WarDog-dl5pm]

I just had the same problem and looked through the comments, and this was my problem too

[@joshuabeine7520]

Having this same issue right now, taking a break to find a solution and now I’m about to go try this

[@benfaux4693]

Way to go, Idaho! (Toy Story voice) Great video. Thanks.

[@COACHFRANK101]

So while doing this on my Ranger, I broke the clip that’s on the gas tank side, shown here at 1:55. Does anyone know what they’re called or where to get one?

[@208autostate6]

Fuel retaining clip, if you have an oreilly autoparts around, the part#800-003. Or another parts store should be able to cross reference it for you.

[@COACHFRANK101]

@@208autostate6 Wow I thought asking about it on a two year old video was a long shot that would yield no results but you came through. Thanks so much, that parts number is super helpful

[@haroldtsosie1981]

Extras should come with filter.

[@albertog6078]

thank you very much! very good tutorial video my brother

[@fuzzresponder2225]

Thank you for sharing!

[@donens9310]

Can you provide fuel filter part no.? I have exactly same Ranger.

[@alextaylor8900]

More ranger videos!

[@wesharris2559]

Nicely done

[@mjh1783]

hey man, about to do this on my ranger. Is the fuel filter disconnect tool necessary to complete the process? what exactly is its purpose. nice vid btw very clear.

[@208autostate6]

There are probably ways to do it without the disconnect tool, but it makes it super easy. The tools are fairly inexpensive and well worth the money. The fuel line connections have pins inside it that depress. They are angled into the fuel line and after it gets past the lip on the fuel filter the depressed pins expand and it holds the fuel filter into place. The tool is about the same size around as the lip on the fuel filter, depressing the locking mechanism inside the fuel line and allowing it to come off.

[@mjh1783]

@@208autostate6 ok I’ll grab one. Thanks for the reply!

[@208autostate6]

@@mjh1783 No problem buddy, good luck!

[@williamdonovan6941]

Should my fuel tank be close to (E) before I do this?

[@208autostate6]

William donovan, No the fuel take does not need to be empty, if its empty thats fine. If its full thats fine as well. Just have the vehicle running and pull the fuel pump relay. The fuel pump will not push anymore fuel through the fuel line. There will still be residual fuel in the line however. Id recommend having the front of the vehicle a little higher so residual fuel (minor amount) will run downhill towards the tank. Some vehicles will not allow any fuel past the fuel pump and some will. To be safe. Have the front a little higher than the rear and be mindfull that a small ampunt of fuel will still be left in the fuel line and filter. Good luck!

[@williamdonovan6941]

@@208autostate6 much obliged

[@henrycerda8667]

What's that lil white piece tool..what's it called

[@208autostate6]

The round tool? Its a fuel line disconnect tool. I left a link to it in the description. Or any autoparts store should carry them

[@henrycerda8667]

Thank u

[@208autostate6]

@@henrycerda8667 no problem buddy

[@benfaux4693]

What size do you use? 1/2? 3/8?

[@jasonsoram377]

Link of the tool

[@peterlarson4834]

Very helpful

[@geo-fy1my]

would a bad fuel filter cause loss of power going uphill?

[@dominicg1237]

Yes

[@Louwebster0798]

All you have to do is trip the inertia swirch inside the cab!

[@charleslewis8968]

Didn’t even think about that. You’re a boss dude

[@haroldtsosie1981]

Filter should be fitted into filter slot.

[@philwhipple4557]

Did you know that you can just put the filter in by pushing it down from the top?

[@208autostate6]

Never tried it that way, my ways are not the only way nor the perfect way. But I'll try that next time thanks for that information. Always willing to learn new things

[@nathanleazer9834]

So you never really showed exactly where the fuel filter is. I'm guessing from the video it's on the left side of the truck under the side somewhere?

[@mmwarrior4535]

Under the cab on the frame on the left side, at least on the the 2.3

[@haroldtsosie1981]

Underneath driver side on main frame rail.

[@ireneswarthout1588]

Typical Ford whine