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04-17-2008, 02:01 PM

tofast4u1989

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dirty fuel filter???

my 05 gt auto has 35,000 miles on it and has the stock fuel filter in it. can a dirty fuel filter causes hesitation or stuttering? im about to change the fuel filter. any thoughts on this?

04-17-2008, 02:38 PM

Bluestar

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RE: dirty fuel filter???

I changed my fuel filter, when I noticed the Idle was off a little from what it normally was....Problem solved. Three things that can be the cause would be Dirty Air Filter, Throttle Body or Fuel Filter.

04-17-2008, 03:31 PM

sevenleaf

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RE: dirty fuel filter???

don't forget MAF, or a hole in the fuel line bad gas. There are tons of things that cause hesitation.

04-17-2008, 04:44 PM

moosestang

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RE: dirty fuel filter???

I would definately change the fuel filter. clean the MAF while you are at it.

04-17-2008, 04:46 PM

danGT06

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RE: dirty fuel filter???

I'm at 35k also and just went in and got it changed yesterday at the dealer. They said it was definitely time I think 30k is when it is recommended.

04-17-2008, 04:50 PM

28HopUp

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RE: dirty fuel filter???

I change mine every 15K miles, but then again I am Tech Challenged [8D]

04-17-2008, 07:15 PM

SirKnightTG

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RE: dirty fuel filter???

It's actually recommended at 15K. I did mine at about 34-35K. I could hardly blow through it, yet the new one was easy to blow through. I'm not going to wait 30K+ anymore.

04-17-2008, 09:51 PM

Stoenr

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RE: dirty fuel filter???

Once a year for me, along with the cabin air filter.

04-17-2008, 09:53 PM

Poco

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RE: dirty fuel filter???

The Ford dealership mechanics tell me a dirty fuel filter can strain your fuel pump causing premature failure.15K mile change out definately recomended.