Need help or suggestions
- Thread starter Macluvr
- Start date
Macluvr
New Member
Yeah we found the filter, thing is hubby is a pencil pusher and is not mechanically inclined. We went ahead and called a tow truck to take it to a shop.
We have to have his truck or we would have waited a little longer. Thanks for the help though. 
glhs837
Power with Control
First step is to get the appropriate Chiltons or Clymers manual. I usually recommend the factory book, but for a simple repair like this one, these should do fine. Most newer Fords use special fittings, which, luckily for him, can be released with an inexpensive tool that can be bought at any parts store for under $20. Between those two things, he should be able to pull this off himself.
Note: The fuel system will be under pressure which needs to be relieved prior to any work. The manual should describe the pressure release procedure.
Note: The fuel system will be under pressure which needs to be relieved prior to any work. The manual should describe the pressure release procedure.
Macluvr
New Member
Yeah he read all of that on the net and is just not confident in himself to do it. And if he feels unsure, as bad as we need this truck, I would rather pay someone. Thanks for the help though.
dave1959
Active Member
Yeah we found the filter, thing is hubby is a pencil pusher and is not mechanically inclined. We went ahead and called a tow truck to take it to a shop.
Why did you call a tow truck, seems to me that there is more to this story ?????
Macluvr
New Member
dave1959
Active Member
Um like what? The truck won't start. :shrug:
There is nothing in these post's that says the truck will not start...
Macluvr
New Member
Ok, so I left that small detail out, but geez dude...
If I said the fuel filter needed replacing wouldn't one naturally deduce that the thing wouldn't start???
cattitude
My Sweetest Boy
Ok, so I left that small detail out, but geez dude...
If I said the fuel filter needed replacing wouldn't one naturally deduce that the thing wouldn't start???
No. A vehicle can run with a crappy fuel filter. It may idle rough or sound like it's missing or "choking." A crapped fuel pump would be more likely to prevent a vehicle from starting.
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
Ok, so I left that small detail out, but geez dude...
If I said the fuel filter needed replacing wouldn't one naturally deduce that the thing wouldn't start???
no
Macluvr
New Member
Well, I thought a clogged fuel filter would make someone think that the thing wouldn't start. Most clogged fuel filters cause your vehicle not to start. :shrug:
GWguy
*
'Zactly. A fuel filter will degrade the engine performance over time. Never saw one stop a motor without prior symptoms.
Had a Mazda B-2200, ran fine until I was trying to tow a trailer up a mountain, then it bucked like crazy. Found a parts store, put in a new filter and all was well with the world.
onebdzee
off the shelf
You'd better make arrangements with me to get this saw out of my garage or I'm going to start taring walls down again
Macluvr
New Member
Well its neither here nor there on my mechanical skills, we were made out to be dummies anyway. Apparently there was moisture in the fuel line or filter that prevented the truck from starting. So once it thawed and the moisture cycled through it started right up. I think I need to go to mechanics college. 
GWguy
*
You'd better make arrangements with me to get this saw out of my garage or I'm going to start taring walls down again
I don't think the walls would look good with tar on them.
As it stands now, I'll be home the rest of the week.
Had the same thing happen to my B3000 (Ford Ranger in disguise). I also have never personally seen a fuel filter prevent a vehicle from starting...if you're getting no fuel at all it could possibly be the pump. Has your husband verified that the pump is working? Is it at least 'humming' when he first turns the ignition switch? Has he checked the fuel pump fuses?
Macluvr
New Member
Yes I heard the pump buzz when I put it in acc. position, we were having trouble again today, but figured out the rear gas tank needed to have gas in it also to keep the lines from freezing. Apparently he got ahold of some bad gas at some point. Once there is gas in both tanks and its warmed a little things come roaring to life. Just a cold natured beast I guess.
sockgirl77
Well-Known Member
1. Tell hubby to stop running the truck on "E" and maybe you won't have to replace a fuel filter.
2. I was able to change my own fuel filter in my early 20s and I'm not the slightest bit mechanical.
3. Find a real man.
2. I was able to change my own fuel filter in my early 20s and I'm not the slightest bit mechanical.
3. Find a real man.