The fuel filter is located in the sending unit. This contains three primary components - the fuel pump, the fuel filter, and the fuel level sensor. The sending unit is located inside the fuel tank. This is done because the fuel around it helps cool the fuel pump, therefore extending its life. To remove the unit(You might need a lift), you need to:
1) Drain the fuel tank
2) Detach the fuel tank from the vehicle
3) Lower the tank
4) 'Unlock' the sending unit (it sort of locks in there, but there's no key or anything)
5) Remove the whole unit and replace the problem part.
6) Put the sending unit back.
7) Re-attach the tank.
8) Fill the tank.
SOURCE: Ford Taurs will turn over but not start
check for spark, check timing, check for fuel pressure
SOURCE: 94 Ford Taures dies in reverse
How is the car when put in drive? Does it almost stall or does it run fine? Almost sounds like a transmission problem. Reverse and drive put the same exact load on the engine when sitting still, so it seems unlikely it could be anything but a transmission problem. Maybe the transmission range switch is out of adjustment or bad.
SOURCE: 1999 ford explorer fuel filter
You need the spring lock tool to get them off.
Sometimes you can rent the whole set of different sizes from local auto stores.
SOURCE: where is the fuel filter located on a 1999 ford
It is in the fuel line, under the chassis, under the front drivers door (in a 2000) and has 2 little clamps holding the hoses, and a ring clamp holding it to the chassis. It will take you only 5 minutes to change and costs about $10 bucks. It will leak a little gas at first (1 cup) so keep your head away. A 12 year old can do this.
On the 1999 models its located...passanger side rear almost even with the tire.
It's best if you find your fuel shut off first (located on the left wall under the dashboard in a 2000 SE, there's a square hole in the plastic cover, stick your finger in there and push down on the red button.) and crank the car. Let it idle until it dies, may take a few minutes, repeat 3x. That will relieve the pressure in the fuel lines, and you won't have so much gas squirt out when you disconnect the filter. When you're done, turn the fuel back on (you have to manually raise the red button you pushed down before) and before turning the car over turn the key to the on position, then off, then on. That'll prime the pump and re-pressurize the fuel lines.
SOURCE: 1999 Ford Windstar-Will Turn over but won't start?
fuel pressure regulator could hav failed-located by engine or the ignition module may not be workin-by dist area try not to be a parts replacer-buy a repair book
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