where to go and how much to pay, fuel filter replacement on a 1999 ford windstar 3.8

[Damnittsteve]

cant seem to locate the filter, i may be looking right at it but if i am its because if has some wierd black casing/cover it and i dont want to screw anything up, plus i dont have the ford fuel line disconnect tools so i thought i would ask whats a good price for replacment and where to go.


thanks.

[2165 Turbo Rail]

Answer
It's approximately under the driver's door - a hose clamp holding it in place and two easy connectors.
10 minute job to replace.
Tools:
5/16th nut driver for the clamp,
needle nose pliers & slotted screw driver for the little plastic clips
NOTES:
watch out for dripping gas - be prepared with rags & small container.
Chilton's recommends 30,000 mile replacement - 15K under severe conditions
Cost is about $10-15
Test: blow into it - the more back-pressure, the more plugged up it is
** used mouthwash before kissing loved ones or smoking after conducting fuel filter test

[2165 Turbo Rail]

it would take you longer to take it somewhere then to replace it.. and you don't need the tool

[Damnittsteve]

thanks for the google, but i already had that covered. i was looking for someone that actually had experience with a latemodel windstar preferably a 99-03. i just cant seem to find the damn location of the filter, and no one has a picture of it on the internet

[SEB]

thanks for the google, but i already had that covered. i was looking for someone that actually had experience with a latemodel windstar preferably a 99-03. i just cant seem to find the damn location of the filter, and no one has a picture of it on the internet

Just suck it up & do it yourself

[DriveWayBuilt]

True street can do it for you.

[A+]

Lmao
So you've seen this and it doesn't help? http://www.justanswer.com/uploads/St...42_filter1.gif

[SEB]

true street can do it for you.

lmao!

[juiceweezl]

True street can do it for you.

They might forget to pin it back in place though...

[Sean88gt]

5 gallons of gas and a flare. Problem(s) solved.

[4eyedwillie]

If you want to drive to cleburne I'll replace it for $15. It uses the same filter the F150's use. Should be on the inside of the frame rail on the drivers side.

[beefed88]

I can't believe there are members of this board that can't do a fuel filter.

[A+]

I can't believe there are members of this board that can't do a fuel filter.

i cant believe there are members on here that cant rebuild their own T5...pshh...losers...

[Kart21]

i cant believe there are members on here that cant rebuild their own T5...pshh...losers...

Can't do a T5...Toploader OK..... C4 OK.....

I feel soooo depressed....

I think I'll go to the shop and finish the posi......

the end is near.....

[A+]

Can't do a T5...Toploader OK..... C4 OK.....

I feel soooo depressed....

I think I'll go to the shop and finish the posi......

the end is near.....

need a hug? It will be ok.