where to find my fuel filter ??

[sharpey1]

where to find my fuel filter ?? I have got a Ford focus estate on a W reg can anybody tell me where I will find the fuel filter and is it easy to replace and is there any tips on changing it such as keeping air from getting in the system ?? pics would be good

 

ps l know its on my car..lol

 

Thanks Stuart

[craig.w1599968638]

try posting on this forum, someone will be able to help (if no one can here)

 

http://www.focusfanatics.com/

[spiky_dave]

or buy a haynes manual

[Paul_C]

Think its right next to the fuel tank or you could ring up a ford dearlership and ask for the spares dept see if they know where it goes as they should be able to look at a diagram of the fuel system on the computer. Think its a bugger to change because of its location and you may need some special tools because of the fuel line being pressurised

 

Take it we are talking about a petrol engine? as a diesel will be a cannister type filter in the engine bay

[Maddog-Pete1599968700]

it'll be either on the bulkhead or side of engine, can't remember with the focus, just follow the pipes from the pump, changing is easy have a spare battery to help start after? you sure thats where the airs getting in? does it still run?

Take it the cars diesel

[rexel]

From what you say it sounds like you have a diesel, the filter is on the left hand side (looking into the engine bay from the front) at the back next to the bulkhead behind the steering fluid reservoir. You don't have to worry about the air getting in, just make sure the new filter is full to the top before fitting and keep turning the engine over till it start's - easy.

 

If it is a petrol it's next to the fuel tank.

[sharpey1]

Thanks rexel mate that really helpful

[rexel]

And don't forget, there is an arrow on the filter and an arrow on the holder - make sure you line them up

[mattc]

If it's a Petrol, The filter is next to the tank under the car. It looks like a small silver coke can with a pipe on either end. The pipes are pushed on and should only release the fuel contained in the filter which is enough to make you stink like a petrol station mop. It's better to unbolt the complete bracket from the car then take the filter out on the bench.

Hope this helps Matt.