2001 Windstar Fuel filter replacement

[garync1]

http://2001windstarfuelfilter.blogspot.com/


I posted some pics one my blog to show the replacement of the fuel filter on the 2001. It was alot easier than I thought, without the use of quick disconect tool as I thought would be needed. The picture for releasing the fuel pressure is at the bottom.. sorry I tried to put in order but something changed when I was done..hope this helps. Gary

[lewisnc100]

Originally Posted by garync1

It was alot easier than I thought, without the use of quick disconect tool as I thought would be needed.

I was surprised as well when I replaced it on my 2000 a year or so ago. Felt silly trying the quick disconnect tool I had bought and then realizing you just squeeze the tabs and pull apart.

[wiswind]

For those of us with the older windstar, the tool is needed for the forward most connection.
Sounds like they made a good improvement in the newer model.

[garync1]

Originally Posted by lewisnc100

I was surprised as well when I replaced it on my 2000 a year or so ago. Felt silly trying the quick disconnect tool I had bought and then realizing you just squeeze the tabs and pull apart.

I did as well, buy the tool and found out it was not needed. In the book it said some of the vans came with the tool snaped in a location beside it.Never found it of course.. Maybe some of those out there that need the tool may look around and find one snaped in its location.. I wanted to let the ones know on the same model as mine that the tool was not needed and its a good thing that needs to be replaced. My chevy malibu has 135,000 + miles on it most were my wifes miles before we were maried and it had never been changed. I have all sorts of minor performance problems with the injectors because of this.. Low idle,misfires in cyclinders and other minor issues.I only drive it to work so I only do little work to keep it going. It runs fine but it could run better. But I am almost sure if the fuel filter was replaced earlier I would not have these problems.. I may need to clean the injectors one day on the malibu but I only drive it to work so its not priorty.. Hope this helps..

[lewisnc100]

Yeah, I guess I could have posted that info in a more prominent spot than buried in this post:


http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...ht=fuel+filter