I stumbled across an interesting video where the owner describes his field fix and spare fittings he now carries.2017 and newer Powerstroke Fuel FilterFor those that owner these newer Fords, is the fuel filter and housing one integrated unit that require removing those three fuel lines to replace the filter?

deltabravo wrote:I stumbled across an interesting video where the owner describes his field fix and spare fittings he now carries.2017 and newer Powerstroke Fuel FilterFor those that owner these newer Fords, is the fuel filter and housing one integrated unit that require removing those three fuel lines to replace the filter?To change the engine mounted fuel filter it requires removing the three fuel lines from the filter.

FishOnOne wrote:deltabravo wrote:I stumbled across an interesting video where the owner describes his field fix and spare fittings he now carries.2017 and newer Powerstroke Fuel FilterFor those that owner these newer Fords, is the fuel filter and housing one integrated unit that require removing those three fuel lines to replace the filter?To change the engine mounted fuel filter it requires removing the three fuel lines from the filter.Is that another Ford better Idea?Makes changing the two filters on our 2016 Ram 6.7 look like a piece of cake!!

rhagfo wrote:Is that another Ford better Idea?Makes changing the two filters on our 2016 Ram 6.7 look like a piece of cake!!The concept of pulling off those fragile connectors sure seems like a "great design idea".... NOT.The one that the connector broke on, looks like the hose has enough movement that it could break from things moving around under the hood.

rhagfo wrote:FishOnOne wrote:deltabravo wrote:I stumbled across an interesting video where the owner describes his field fix and spare fittings he now carries.2017 and newer Powerstroke Fuel FilterFor those that owner these newer Fords, is the fuel filter and housing one integrated unit that require removing those three fuel lines to replace the filter?To change the engine mounted fuel filter it requires removing the three fuel lines from the filter.Is that another Ford better Idea?Makes changing the two filters on our 2016 Ram 6.7 look like a piece of cake!!Here's another one of those Ford better Idea's!Oops... Wrong brand!Having said that with a 172k miles and 7 years of ownership of my Super Duty it takes me ~15 minutes to change the fuel filters and I haven't broke a connector to date.

Guy ham fisted the fuel filter change. Now he's a hero.

2017+ Powerstroke 6.7 Fuel Filter | Good Sam Community

shepstone
Explorer
Jul 19, 2019
1jeep wrote:
Wow i havent been up here for a while, glad to see things havent changed, everyone still flaming each others vehicles....lol

i cant speak for the ram, but i have never had an issue changing fuel filters on either of my ford 6.7's i also dont use 18" pump pliers to remove the little plastic locking clips.

X2 I’ve replaced mine and it’s a non issue. Not a bad design just a bad ham fisted mechanic. There’s a YouTube vid that shows a girl replacing it, maybe this “guy” needed to watch her do it first.
1jeep
Explorer II
Jul 17, 2019
Wow i havent been up here for a while, glad to see things havent changed, everyone still flaming each others vehicles....lol

i cant speak for the ram, but i have never had an issue changing fuel filters on either of my ford 6.7's i also dont use 18" pump pliers to remove the little plastic locking clips.
RAS43
Explorer III
Jul 16, 2019
Boy, this one really got hijacked and derailed!!
Learjet
Explorer
Jul 16, 2019
Here we go with pre-filling AGAIN. LOL....i can get my filter on through the hole with the cap tool 3/4 full and not spill any. By the way...that is the same amount that is left in it when I take it out.

Also, did you boot connector get messed up from you not re-installing the air intake tube exactly in the proper position?
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jul 16, 2019
Me Again wrote:
Ron3rd wrote:

Others prefer to go through the top.

Yep! Changed mine last week from the top. Magic Creeper was great for getting to drain plug. https://magiccreeper.com/

Chris

How did your boost hose look that you can't see from the side?

For those thru the side guys with their filter cap please be HONEST with the filter FULL of oil (per RAM/Cummins) how did you get it screwed on with one hand and not spill a drop???
4x4ord
Explorer III
Jul 16, 2019
rhagfo wrote:
4x4ord wrote:
I certainly don't have any interest in ordering and stocking spare parts that I will likely never use. I might change the primary filter once in the time I own a truck but it's unlikely I'll ever change the under hood filter.

Remind me never to buy a used vehicle from you!

I own about 20 diesel engines and have for many years A few of the engines I currently run I've owned for over 20 years. I've spent very little on fuel filters in the past 20 years and other than having injectors changed under warranty on an 03 Duramax I cant think of a single injection system component failure. When you've only got one truck to worry about you're not going to save much money skipping filter changes so you may as well change them. For me the math is a little different.
Me_Again
Explorer III
Jul 16, 2019
Ron3rd wrote:

Others prefer to go through the top.

Yep! Changed mine last week from the top. Magic Creeper was great for getting to drain plug. https://magiccreeper.com/

Chris
Me_Again
Explorer III
Jul 16, 2019
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Ron3rd
Explorer III
Jul 15, 2019
Flashman wrote:
After having done it a couple of times - I find the CTD filter change using the fender cut out access very easy 15 minutes max. A filter cap is a must to keep from making a mess. Easier in opinion than the older CTDs and having to do it from the bottom.

I agree 15 minutes tops. The Genos cap-off tool makes it very easy as you have to pull the filter out sideways between the 2 pipes.

Not a big deal after you've done it a few times. Other prefer to go through the top.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jul 15, 2019
^^^^^ HAAAAA ^^^^^

YUP that's YELLING. :B