Jack up the rear of the vehicle, or raise it up on a lift. The fuel filter is located rearward of the fuel tank, but forward of the right/rear wheel. It's always best to replace with OEM filter. At $9.74 (part number FG-986-B from Ford), price shouldn't be an issue. The following are the steps for removal and installation.
Disconnect the evaporative emission pipe.
Remove the fuel filter outlet pipe.
Disconnect the fuel filter inlet pipe.
Remove the 8mm bolt securing the fuel filter and bracket to the body of the vehicle.
Remove the fuel filter.
Remove the 7mm bolt.
Slide out the fuel filter.
Installation
NOTE: Observe the direction of flow arrow.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Hope this helps.Can anyone point me to a link on how to change the fuel filter on my Ford Focus?
Fuel filters are different sizes, but the one you have can be blown backward with high pressure air- and re-installed.
The round filter uses two pressure fittings that only need be unscrewed. The filter is on the side of the frame between the
rear tank and the front seats.
Replace it or blow it out- most likely it is not a problem- they only need replacing if someone dumped sugar in your tank.
Marty
