Fuel filter

[Pleasehelpme]

I have a 2017 Ford Fusion platinum 2.0 ecoboost , I need to replace the fuel filter on it but have no clue where it is , it’s an inline filter , yet it’s no where to be found in the line , is it on top of the tank ? 

[akirby]

It’s inside the tank and hardly ever fails.  What’s the problem?

[drolds1]

We were all surprised on the MKZ forum to learn that these cars do have an external, in-line fuel filter.  Everyone was under the impression that there's only a lifetime in-tank filter.  IDK if that was really the case, or they made a running change at some point.  Anyway, here's the Fusion part.  It's apparently near or attached to the fuel tank.

Edited July 3, 2022 by drolds1

[Pleasehelpme]

It’s not inside the tank , the fuel filter is a motorcraft fg-1114 which is in fact an inline fuel filter , but it’s not anywhere in the line 

7 hours ago, akirby said:

It’s inside the tank and hardly ever fails.  What’s the problem?

 

[Pleasehelpme]

2 hours ago, drolds1 said:

We were all surprised on the MKZ forum to learn that these cars do have an external, in-line fuel filter.  Everyone was under the impression that there's only a lifetime in-tank filter.  IDK if that was really the case, or they made a running change at some point.  Anyway, here's the Fusion part.  It's apparently near or attached to the fuel tank.

 Yeah I already have the filter but can’t find it followed the line from the tank all the way to the high pressure pump under the hood , nothing , only other place would be on top of the tank and it doesn’t look like there is room enough in top 

[drolds1]

5 hours ago, Pleasehelpme said:

 Yeah I already have the filter but can’t find it followed the line from the tank all the way to the high pressure pump under the hood , nothing , only other place would be on top of the tank and it doesn’t look like there is room enough in top 

Did you click on the picture of the filter to bring up the diagram?

[Pleasehelpme]

5 hours ago, drolds1 said:

Did you click on the picture of the filter to bring up the diagram?

It doesn’t show a diagram 

[drolds1]

 

 

Edited July 5, 2022 by drolds1

[Waldo]

On 7/3/2022 at 2:12 PM, drolds1 said:

We were all surprised on the MKZ forum to learn that these cars do have an external, in-line fuel filter.  Everyone was under the impression that there's only a lifetime in-tank filter.  IDK if that was really the case, or they made a running change at some point.  Anyway, here's the Fusion part.  It's apparently near or attached to the fuel tank.

 

But has anyone actually verified they have the filter?  On most Ford vehicles sold in certain export markets, there is an inline fuel filter used, but that filter is not present on North American vehicles.  For example the link shows the fitment includes "Less Clean Fuel Fleet Vehicle".  Clean Fuel Fleet Vehicle really means all vehicles sold in North America, so this part would not be used on North American Fusions.

Edited July 5, 2022 by Waldo

[drolds1]

9 hours ago, Waldo said:

 

But has anyone actually verified they have the filter?  On most Ford vehicles sold in certain export markets, there is an inline fuel filter used, but that filter is not present on North American vehicles.  For example the link shows the fitment includes "Less Clean Fuel Fleet Vehicle".  Clean Fuel Fleet Vehicle really means all vehicles sold in North America, so this part would not be used on North American Fusions.

It'll take some searching, but I seem to recall one member actually getting it done.  IIRC, the dealer didn't know about it either, but they looked it up and found it.  It is in the SM for the MKZ 3.0T:

1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

   Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation.

 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) .
3. Release the fuel system pressure.
    

 

Once again, this is for a Lincoln MKZ 3.0T AWD only.  The Fusion may be completely different, with the possible exception of the 2.7 Sport AWD.

 

Edited July 5, 2022 by drolds1

[Waldo]

It's in the SM for the Expedition as well, but I know for a fact that the inline filter is only installed on Expeditions shipped to "dirty fuel" markets, like many African countries, Chile, Ecuador, Philippines and so on.

 

If you search in the as-built data, code GB1AB means "Clean Fuel" vehicle, and thus no inline fuel filter, GB1AA means "Less Clean Fuel" vehicle and will likely have the filter.

 

But looking through the MKZ shop manual, it does specifically say the 3.0 AWD has a serviceable inline filter.   The Fusion manual does not.  Even the Expedition manual does not, even though it goes on to show a procedure for changing it.  

 

So in conclusion, I think it's safe to say that unless the OP lives in a "dirty fuel" market, his 2017 Fusion 2.0 does not have an inline fuel filter.

Edited July 6, 2022 by Waldo

[drolds1]

Can you think of any reason why the MKZ 3.0 AWD requires a filter while all other models don't? I wonder if the Fusion Sport 2.7 AWD is a similar situation.

 

 

 

 Here's the discussion I referred to above.  The car in question was a 3.0T AWD, but one member said that his 2.0T also has an external filter?

Edited July 6, 2022 by drolds1

[Waldo]

57 minutes ago, drolds1 said:

Can you think of any reason why the MKZ 3.0 AWD requires a filter while all other models don't? I wonder if the Fusion Sport 2.7 AWD is a similar situation.

 

 

I can think of a dozen reasons why it might have one, but which one of those is the real reason would be just a guess.

Edited July 6, 2022 by Waldo