2000 FORD E SERIES fuel filter

8.Stone shield(s)-Protective shield(s) to prevent damage to the fuel
tank(s) caused by road debris or other road hazards.
9.Aft axle fuel tanks-Two steel fiberglass reinforced fuel tanks
located behind the rear axle.
10.Midship fuel tank-A steel fiberglass reinforced fuel tank located
underbody.
11.High pressure fuel lines-Delivers high pressure fuel to the fuel
tanks and fuel pressure regulator.
12.Fuel pressure regulator/Coalescent fuel filter-Reduces fuel
pressure to 95 psi and removes impurities from the gas.
13.Low pressure fuel line-Supplies 95 psi of natural gas to the
injectors.
14.NGV module-Contains the unique powertrain electronics that are
required for an NGV.
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debris or other road hazards.Do not sit, stand or place heavy loads
on the fuel tank cover.
7.Stone shield-Protective shield to prevent damage to the fuel tank
caused by road debris or other road hazards.
8.Optional fuel tank-A steel fiberglass reinforced fuel tank located
underbody.
9.High pressure fuel lines-Delivers high pressure fuel to the fuel
tanks and fuel pressure regulator.
10.Fuel pressure regulator/Coalescent fuel filter-Reduces fuel
pressure to 95 psi and removes impurities from the gas.
11.Low pressure fuel line-Supplies 95 psi of natural gas to the
injectors.
12.NGV module-Contains the unique powertrain electronics that are
required for an NGV.
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12.Two fuel tanks-Located underbody to facilitate fuel system design.
13.Stone and heat shield-Protective shield able to prevent damage to
the fuel tanks caused by road debris or other road hazards.
14.High pressure fuel lines-Delivers high pressure fuel to the
pressure regulator.
15.Pressure regulator and fuel filter assembly-Reduces the fuel
pressure to the fuel injection pressure of 125 psi.
16.Quarter turn valve-Isolates the fuel tanks from the rest of the fuel
system.
17.Low pressure fuel lines-Supplies 125 psi of natural gas to the
engine.
18.Fuel rail sensors-One injection pressure sensor and two engine
fuel temperature sensors provide engine fuel information to the PCM.
ADAPTERS
DO NOTuse fuel receptacle adapters when refueling your vehicle.
The profiles of both the natural gas vehicle receptacle and the fuel
station nozzles are specified by ANSI/AGA NGV1-1994, CGA NGV1-M94.
These profiles are specified for compressed natural gas vehicles and fuel
stations for safety purposes. Three separate adapter profiles are
available. P24, P30 and P36 respectively, are specified for the three
different service pressures of 16 500 kPa (2 400 psi), 20 700 kPa
(3 000 psi) and 24 800 kPa (3 600 psi).
Your vehicle's service pressure may be 20 700 kPa (3 000 psi) or
24 800 kPa (3 600 psi), depending upon application. Refer to the label
on the fuel filler door:
²If your vehicle's fuel system is rated at 20 700 kPa (3 000 psi), it can
be refueled using a P30 or P24 nozzle. However, use of a P24 nozzle
will result in an incomplete fill.
²If your vehicle's fuel system is rated at 24 800 kPa (3 600 psi), it is
refueled using a P36 nozzle only.
DO NOT over pressurize the CNG fuel system or damage to the
fuel system and possible personal injury may occur.
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Tank inspection and replacement
For your protection, the CNG fuel tanks require visual inspection every
three years or 58 000 kilometers (36 000 miles) whichever comes first.
The purpose of the inspection is to check for exterior damage to the
tank wrap which would shorten its usable life span. This inspection
should only be done by qualified NGV Ford service technicians.
The expiration date for the tank replacement is stated on each tank label.
Coalescent fuel filter assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with a coalescent fuel filter assembly. Its
primary function is to remove contaminants; oil and water carryover
moisture from the fuel and trap it in the filter bowl.
The coalescent filter bowl should be drained every 192 000 kilometers
(120 000 miles). Perform fuel system depressurization procedure
(outlined in Service Manual) before disassembling the filter to avoid fuel
pressure regulator damage. The filter element (FG-985 on Econoline and
F-Series models; FG-976 on Crown Victoria models) and housing O-ring
seal should also be replaced every 192 000 km (120 000 miles) on
Econoline and F-series models and every 120 000 km (75 000 miles) on
Crown Victoria models.
Inspect and clean fuel fill valve filter
The fuel fill valve filter is located in the high-pressure fuel line.
Inspection and cleaning should only be done by a qualified
technician.
During the fueling process, natural gas is filtered before it enters the
CNG tanks. Debris filtered from the fuel will remain in the filter until it is
removed and cleaned. The fuel fill valve filter should be inspected and
cleaned annually. Fuel fill valve filter replacement is only required when
damage to the filter is visible.
Spark plugs
Replace spark plugs every 96 000 kilometers (60 000 miles) on Econoline
and F-series models and every 60 000 km (36 000 miles) on Crown
Victoria models. Use recommended nickel-plated platinum spark plugs
with the Motorcraft part number AWSF-22FM1 (or equivalent) on
Econoline and F-series models and spark plugs with the Motorcraft part
number AWSF-22FM (or equivalent) on Crown Victoria models.
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