fuel filter

2002 MERCURY VILLAGER
122,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GDOG812
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where is the fuel filter on a 2002 villager?
Aug 18, 2011 at 2:07 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

The fuel filter is located under the car near the rear. You must jack the car up, here is a guide to help you with that.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely\

Here is a guide that will show you what you are in for when doing the repair.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

Here is the location (below) diagrams for your car.

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 25, 2017 at 4:36 PM
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DARK_PHOENIX
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1994 Mercury Villager 6 cyl
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Trying to figure out where my fuel filter is located, can anyone help? Thanks
Jul 25, 2017 at 4:36 PM (Merged)
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SERVICE WRITER
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look on the engine compartment rear driver's side along the frame.
Jul 25, 2017 at 4:36 PM (Merged)
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DARK_PHOENIX
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Thank you for your quick response, is this it?


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/200838_IMG_0295_1.jpg

Jul 25, 2017 at 4:36 PM (Merged)
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SERVICE WRITER
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That's the animal!
Jul 25, 2017 at 4:36 PM (Merged)
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DARK_PHOENIX
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Thank you so much for your help! bunch a guys around me and no one mechanically inclined! I have another question listed if you think you can help thanks again!
Jul 25, 2017 at 4:36 PM (Merged)
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Why would I need to raise the vehicle when changing the fuel filter?
Jul 25, 2017 at 4:36 PM (Merged)
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DOCFIXIT
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Back by tank behind a splash shield
Jul 25, 2017 at 4:36 PM (Merged)
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JYTK
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1997 Mercury Villager
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How to replace the fuel filter?
Sep 1, 2019 at 4:47 PM (Merged)
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_Fuel_Filter_2.jpg

Locate the filter near right rear tire, there is a plastic clip at each end, spread it with your finger and remove it, if your filter did not come with new ones, try not to break it! Reapeat at other end, unbolt filter and remove! Have a bucket under the work area to catch spilled gas!
Sep 1, 2019 at 4:47 PM (Merged)
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JYTK
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I did not find the fuel filter in that location. I found one underhood on driverside. I replaced it.

I have a "check engine" light on. I had same problem 18 month ago. I brougt to the deller and a repair was made. Now it back again. A machnic told me that it could be TPS problem which cause by fuel filter. I change the filter, the light still on. Any help will appriciate.

Thanks
Sep 1, 2019 at 4:47 PM (Merged)