fuel filter bracket

[TX Ranger]

when i changed the fuel filter on my 02 3.0l this past weekend I realized the new filter is a smooth cylinder, while the stock filter has a bolt and tab to locate it on the frame rail, or a built in bracket if you will. my 95 f-150 has a separate bracket for the filter that's mounted on the frame, I guess I assumed the ranger would be the same. I ended up cutting up the stock filter with a dremel, creating a holt in an arm of the bracket and ran a pipe band around the bracket and new filter. boot leg bracket accomplished.

TX Ranger

 

[nitrofan1]

That's a lot of work but good job. For future filter changes look for a universal clamp to modify so you can reuse it. Funny that the aftermarket filter didn't some with a clamp. Did ya go cheap or a quality name brand?

 

[bilzy7]

My bracket on 4.0 99 would hold filter by tightening strap. Yours was perm attached to filter or filter you bought was diff shaped?

 

[Viva*the*Ranger]

My 03' had something similar to what you're talking about. I can't remember what I did, but I remember thinking it was bull sh!t. You didn't go with Motorcraft did you?

 

[TX Ranger]

Sorry I'm late gents, yea, it was an integral part of the filter.

I can't remember what I did, but I remember thinking it was bull sh!t.

I thought the same exact thing, it's a FoMoCo filter.

The new one is a Purolator Premium somethin or other.

 

[TX Ranger]

Here's what I came up with, works fine and provides the factory clip for the fuel line: