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Lurch · 03-29-2007, 01:13 AM

My wife walked out turnrd the key engine spun over cranked then died. I walked out turned the key on and off several times could here the pump running cranked it up went to the garage and Fuel filter was so clogged I don't know how it ran. Since them I have contacted Ford and what happen's is the ECU will read a code and bypass the slow or Idel circuit which buid's enuff pressure the bypass the clog. Yes it is a very common problem and will cause other problem's good habbit change it every other Oil Change Fram Number it 8018 at wall mart for about 8 bucks one side towaed the tank comes off easy then pull it through the vent pipe and it will hand down 4 or 5 inche's Hope I helped you and If you need the tool I have it' See Ya Mitch.

03-29-2007, 01:13 AM	#5
Lurch Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 554	Fuel Filter My wife walked out turnrd the key engine spun over cranked then died. I walked out turned the key on and off several times could here the pump running cranked it up went to the garage and Fuel filter was so clogged I don't know how it ran. Since them I have contacted Ford and what happen's is the ECU will read a code and bypass the slow or Idel circuit which buid's enuff pressure the bypass the clog. Yes it is a very common problem and will cause other problem's good habbit change it every other Oil Change Fram Number it 8018 at wall mart for about 8 bucks one side towaed the tank comes off easy then pull it through the vent pipe and it will hand down 4 or 5 inche's Hope I helped you and If you need the tool I have it' See Ya Mitch.