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Old 09-20-2009, 09:28 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I'm pretty sure I need to replace my fuel filter and I've been looking for it... I know it's attached to the fuel line coming from the gas tank, but I can't locate it. Is it under the frame somewhere or under the hood? Can someone tell me the best place to access this thing? It seems that my explorer has the common problem of not being able to idle and I'm going to replace that and clean the "IAC" gadget right in the front by the air filter. Anyway, thanks!
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Under vehicle, driver side, below seating area, mounted on frame in fuel line
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It looks like I have to get a tool to remove this IAC part... looked like a torx (T20)... but it won't fit into the hole. Did Ford do that to make a few more dollars on a tool you have to buy?
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You can get this set at autozone. For like $8.00 or $9.00 bucks.
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If you have a shield over your filter, I.m not real sure how it comes off.
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Shield? Are you talking about something blockin fuel filter from view??
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Yes, I think some vehicles had them?
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Yes, The plastic tool set is for the filter removal.

as for the iac it's not an allen wrench is it?
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autozone may have the tamper proof torx bits.
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Thanks to all of you - CRISIS AVERTED. Sometimes it takes a bunch of dumb questions on my part and a lot of patience from knowledgable forum members, but I was able to figure it out with all of your help.

I took off the IAC, cleaned it up real good with carb cleaner, put it back on - and she started right back up like nothing was ever wrong. It took 10 minutes from start to finish.

Thanks Ford-Forums - one of the reasons I joined... and I hope my occasional input on a FEW things I know about helps others - and saves them from spending a bunch of cash at the mechanic shop on something they can do themselves!!!!
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