Where is the fuel filter located on a Ford Ranger?
Throughout most model years of the Ford Ranger, You’ll find the fuel filter inline with the fuel line, mounted to the driver’s side frame rail under the back of the cab. It will be a metallic canister, slightly smaller than a 12 ounce beverage can.
When should I change my fuel filter Ford Ranger?
How often do fuel filters need to be replaced? Fuel filters are a maintenance item, your owner’s manual will have the manufacturer’s recommended schedule for replacement. We typically see fuel filters replaced every 40,000 – 80,000 miles.
How do you drain fuel from a Ford Ranger?
You will need to disconnect the fuel lines from the filter on the bottom side of the truck. After that You can place a jumper wire between fuseS87 and 30, this will cause the fuel pump to run. This will pump all of the fuel out of the tank until it is dry.
Can a Ford Ranger start with a bad fuel filter?
At the most basic of levels your Ford Ranger needs three things to start: Air, fuel, and spark. If any of these things aren’t present, the engine won’t turn over at all. If there’s been zero warning that the fuel filter could be going bad (hesitation, difficulty starting, etc) than a clogged fuel filter might not be the place to start.
How do you replace a Ford fuel filter?
Learn how to replace a Ford quick disconnect style fuel filter using a home-made quick disconnect tool made from a pen cap or using a store bought quick disconnect tool. This method will work on any Ford vehicles with a quick disconnect fuel filter. The vehicle I used is my 2001 Mazda Pickup (Ford Ranger).
How many miles does a Ford Ranger get?
3,421 Ford Rangers have provided 50.2 million miles of real world fuel economy & MPG data. Click here to view all the Ford Rangers currently participating in our fuel tracking program.
What are the symptoms of a bad fuel filter?
Here are the most common symptoms of a bad fuel filter in your Ford Ranger: The only way that you are going to know that your Ranger’s fuel filter may be going out is that it is no longer letting enough fuel through to keep the engine running under a heavy load, or at high-speed.