How to remove fuel rails on 1999 v10 6.8

 FORD FUEL RAIL REMOVAL PROCEDURE WITH DIAGRAMS

Fuel Injection Rail Replacement Ford Super Duty 1999-2007

The fuel rail on a 6.8L is a little easier so I am attaching the process below. There are going to be some similarities so watching that video is good info just not exact steps for your vehicle.

Please see the attached info and let us know if you need more detail. This is for the non-biofuel so let me know if you have the biofuel engine and I can attach that as well but that is a rare engine.

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How to change a fuel filter on a 2000 ford excursion

How to change a fuel filter on a 2000 ford excursion

2000 ford excursion FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT

The fuel filter is located along the LH frame rail. Here is a guide to help walk you through the steps with diagrams below to show you how on your car.

the filter is either along the frame rail or near the fuel tank on a 2000. Based on which filter you have, the fuel lines will either unbolt or it will have a quick connect. The quick connect requires that you push in on the fitting and remove a plastic clip to remove the line.

HOW TO REPLACE A FUEL FILTER

A fuel filter is designed to remove partials and contaminants from the fuel before they enter the fuel injection system. Most cars have one or two filters, the primary filter is located in the fuel tank attached to the inlet of the fuel pump and can sometimes be called a strainer. The secondary filter is located on the fuel pressure line headed from the tank to the engine and more specifically the fuel rail.

WHAT GOES WRONG?

As with any filter when the capacity of the membrane is exceeded it diminishes flow capabilities. Restricted fuel pressure/flow equates to engine runnability problems such as low power, hesitation and hard starting.

Fuel filter

• Can clog causing low engine performance
• Is located at the inlet of the fuel pump or inline
• Removes particles from the fuel system
• May need a special tool to remove
• Is part of an engine tune up
• May cause the fuel pump to go out.

WHERE IS IT?

The strainer or primary fuel filter is located the fuel tank attached to the inlet of the fuel pump. Some manufactures design a tap door to access the filter while others designed require the fuel tank to be removed. This filter is considered to be lifetime although it rarely makes it that long. Secondary filters have gone by the wayside in most cars and some trucks. If your car has one it will be located by the engine compartment or under the car on the frame or sub frame rail on the driver's side, or near the fuel tank. Diesel powered vehicles have multiple filters which act as a water separator that must be changed regularly. (Need to know where a filter is ask us).

WHAT'S THE COST?

The cost of a fuel filter will range from $15.00 to $35.00 in most cases, diesel fuel filters can run a little more. Labor for the job can vary greatly depending on the filter location.

LET'S GET STARTED

It's a good idea to use rubber/vinyl gloves and safety goggles when working with fuel. Inside the fuel system there can be residual pressure which will be relieved when disconnecting the fuel pressure line from the filter. Be ready to control dripping fuel with a small container and/or shop towels.

Lifting your car maybe necessary to access the filter, use a jack and jack stands for safety.

Use a line removal tool, line wrenches or hose clamp and loosen the fuel lines from the filter. Then remove the mounting clamp or bolts to free the filter from the vehicle.

Finishes removing the fuel lines keeping mind fuel will leak out.

Match the old fuel filter to the new filter and install. Most fuel filters will have a directional arrow which must point toward the engine.

Primary filter replacement requires the tank to be removed in some cases and is the same job as replacing the fuel pump.

When starting the engine for the first time after filter replacement cycle the ignition key on without cranking the engine. This will fill the fuel filter and help pressurize the fuel rail. It might take a couple of tries to get the engine started.

Check the fuel system and filter for leaks.

LET'S SEE!

Release or remove the fuel lines, fuel may drip out be ready with a small container or shop towel.

Remove the fuel filter mount.

Once released pull the fuel line away from the filter, small amount of fuel will leak when line is removed, match and reinstall the new filter.

Over drive light on/off problem

 O/D LIGHT TURNING ON AND OFF 

OVER DRIVE LIGHT ISSUE IN MY CAR

What Does O/D Off Light Mean?

Vehicles with Automatic transmission  have the Overdrive (O/D) function which allows a driver to drive faster or with high speed on the road. Out of all the gears the o/d is the highest gear in an automatic transmission. The overdrive function reduces the engine’s revolutions per minute (RPM) down to a certain speed to aid in acceleration and make the vehicle more fuel-efficient.

Many car drivers often mistake the o/d off state when the light is off, but the opposite is when its indicator light is on. Let’s find out the difference between when the overdrive function light is on or not and its meaning.

What Does O/D Off Mean In A Car?

Now understand this first. The o/d signifies the top gear or gears in a car’s transmission. The o/d off button allows you to prevent an automatic message from shifting into those top gears in certain situations, such as when driving through rough hills, going down steep terrain, and hauling a heavy load or trailer.

When the overdrive gets turned off, the car will not allow the transmission to operate in the highest gear but limits it to a lower gear to increase friction to ensure safety and save fuel.

Simply put, when the default o/d function is OFF (the indicator light is on the dashboard), all gears in the transmission are in use. Still, when the indicator light is off, this means your vehicle is setting the overdrive On state to allow you to accelerate over the limit again.

When turning the overdrive OFF, you need to control the transmission so as not to switch to the highest gear, but only up to the level with a 1:1 gear ratio to stop.

Now If you notice Overdrive light flashes after hard shift from first to second gear.

This sounds like you have a shaft speed sensor that is out. Does the speedometer work? If not here is the location of the vehicle speed sensor.

see images below to locate speed sensor on your vehicle

If you hear a grind when it shifts, you do have a tranny problem, the lean condition can be any type of vacuum leak that allows unmetered air into the intake manifold, or a weak fuel pump.

How To Use Overdrive Switch or Button?

Before enabling or disabling overdrive, you should carefully identify the situations in which you might use it. This switch will stay open by default unless turned off. 

As a result, the driver can achieve a reasonable speed both in high-speed driving and on normal roads. The efficient use of this function will help prolong the life of your car’s engine and put less strain on the powertrain.

How To Turn Off The Overdrive(O/D)?

Although the overdrive function gets used when driving in rough terrains, the overdrive should get turned off in such a situation. For instance, if you are driving up a hill or downhill or the road is bumpy, this feature has to get disabled.

The vehicle manufacturer will design an o/d off button or switch on the gear lever, and this indicator light should be observed. If the light does not come on, this function is active.

In other vehicles with this pre-designed button, your task is to simply press the off button. Meanwhile, with non-engineered cars, you need to manually select a lower gear to perform the turn-off overdrive operation.

Vehicles with automatic transmissions with manual gear shifts and those with paddle shifters can switch to a lower gear to disable the overdrive function.

When The O/D Off Indicator Flashes

If the overdrive indicator light flashes, the o/d function has to get disabled. Note that when the indicator light is on, the o/d is off, and when the light is off, this means the overdrive feature is on.

Some problems that include damaged control solenoid valves, automatic fluid leakage, or automatic fluid blockage during exchange can cause the overdrive indicator light to blink.

When To Turn Off Overdrive

As a driver when there is no need to accelerate, the overdrive function should be turned off. Also, when driving up a hill or downhill, the overdrive function may lose its effectiveness.

When shifting to a lower gear, turn the overdrive feature off. Your car will then immediately shift gears, and this would give the driver better control of the engine brake and gear shifts more effectively.

Summary

The O/D off button allows you to prevent an automatic message from shifting into those top gears in certain situations, such as when driving through rough hills, going down steep terrain, and hauling a heavy load or trailer.

When the overdrive gets turned off, the car will not allow the transmission to operate in the highest gear but limits it to a lower gear to increase friction to ensure safety and save fuel.

Before enabling or disabling overdrive, you should carefully identify the situations in which you might use it. This switch will stay open by default unless turned off. Although the overdrive function gets used when driving in rough terrains, the overdrive should get turned off in such a situation.

If the overdrive indicator light flashes, the o/d function has to get disabled. Note that when the indicator light is on, the o/d is off, and when the light is off, this means the overdrive feature is on. When shifting to a lower gear, turn the overdrive feature off. Your car will then immediately shift gears, and this would give the driver better control of the engine brake and gear shift more effectively.