Ford E450 super duty transmission issue

To change the one gas filter on later models (at least around our 2002 E450/V10/Gas) you need a 5/16" "disconnect tool" and a new filter. Pretty easy. You'll see little "bumps" on the tubes into/out of the filter. These engage the "garter spring" quick disconnects on the later model Fords. Be sure the filter you buy has the seme length from filter to bump that the one you remove has. Older Fords used the same concept with a different connector. You can plug the old style into late model connectors BUT the disconnect tool won't fit into the space the next time you need to do a change. I can find a picture if you need a better explanation.
Old E-Series Fuel Filter Thread
The filter part number I bought is in the first post of the thread. That filter, showing the space to fit the disconnect tool, is the lower filter in the picture farther down in the thread.