2. Open the hood. Place an
appropriate container under the
filter drain under the vehicle.
3. Locate the fuel filter drain valve. If necessary, remove the engine
appearance cover. Refer to “Engine Compartment” in the Service points
chapter.
4. On F-Series and Excursion
models, open fuel filter drain valve
by turning clockwise. Allow to drain
for approximately 25 seconds or
until clean fuel is observed. Close
filter drain valve by turning
counterclockwise until firmly seated.
DRAIN
CLOSE
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