Any suggestions on removing the fuel filter on my 1996 F150 without buying the special removal tool?

 

I didn't need any special tools changing the one on my 89. They may have changed that though cause my 2000 requires them

 

Yes you do need the special tool from 1992 on they use a quick disconnect connector.

 

Definitely go buy the tool. I had trouble even with the tool on one side of my filter. The "teeth" on the qd were all screwed up and I had to cut out the filter, then fish out the teeth, then go buy replacement teeth. Turned into a 2 hour job. Had to remove the skid plate, etc.

 

go to napa and tell them you need a tool to remove your fuel filter if there smart they will know what you need.

bad picture but you get the idea, the lil plastic ones that come in a set are junk.

 

I have both the plastic set and the metal one and in some cases the plastic works better. On the fuel filter I found it easier to remove the two frame screws that hold the filter bracket for more woking room. Use lots of of penetrating oil of your choice, my favorite is Kroil, insert the tool and try push the fitting together and then pull the line or filter back. It should release. It may take a couple of tries and I found it helped to try to turn the line or filter to help release the fingers.
BTW both tools cost less than 10 bucks and I got both of mine for 10.
Regards
rikard

 

I think the metal tools suck. They don't like to go in most of the time, especially for Fords for some reason. My plastic ones work great.

 

my plastic ones were junk after the filter on my new truck lol, tore the edges all to hell. plus the metal ones you have a lil more to grab onto.

 

I have both types also, I hardly ever use the metal one the plastic ones work better for me. But i guess thats the reason they have more than one type of them.

We have a lot of the metal ones like the one in the picture returned because of being bent from being misused. Using the handle to push with instead pushing at the tool itself.