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I have a 96 Ford Contour, anybody own somthign close to that like a Mid 90's Taraus or Escort? I've only changed a fill filter one one fuel injection car on a Nissan Pular. I had to run the car, pull the fuse to the fuel pump, then when the engine ran out of fuel, i was able to remove the old
fuel filter and repalce it.

I'm trying to save money by doign it myself, unless its too hard a job.

Thanks!

That should work on this as well. If not, there may be a pressure release valve somewhere on the fuel rail (where the injectors mount). It will look like a air valve on a bicycle tire. You can push that and release the pressure if you have to. Be careful though, gas can come squirting out with lots of pressure, so its best to do if after the car has sat for a few hours, then put a rag over it when you do it, so gas doesn't squirt in your face or something.

Don't smoke while you do it either.

Good luck

Thanks for all the tips. I still have to find the filter, but do you need any special tools to remove it?

On most of the Fords, you need the quick disconnect kit. Advance or Auto Zone sells the plastic ones for a couple of bucks for the set. Shove it in the slot, and the lines should break loose with a little effort.

I never thought about relieving the pressure by running it with the fuel pump not running. I always just put on goggles and got sprayed, but I was usually pissed off by the time it came to change the filter.

As for the location.... In the Ford Cars I've owned (and a Ford Ranger), the filter was inside the tank, as a part of the pump. No special tools needed.

I had an F150 that had an inline filter. That's where you'll need the quick disconnect kit.

Good luck.

Follow the fuel line back on the driver's side until you come almost next to the gas tank and two bolts hold on the fuel filter; one of each end of the fuel filter. Good luck.

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