Truck has hard time starting after fuel filter change?

(2010-05-30 19:11:46)

1. Pit Bull Says: I just changed my air filter and fuel filter on my 02' ford ranger edge and cycled to key half on to engage to fuel pump to send gas a couple of time to ensure gas has filled the lines but when i try to start is will turn over but not start then try again and it starts, i drove it several miles with no issue stop at the store "wal-mart" was there about and hour + had the same issue did want to start the first attempt but the second time was almost instant. any ideas

2. smokeater1213 Says: You probably just have an air pocket in the fuel line or new filter. Pop the rear clamp of the filter open, let it drain a bit, and reclamp it, and recheck. Also, check the rest of the fuel filter connections and make sure that they are tight - could just be that you didn't hook everything back up correctly. If you didn't allow the the new fuel filter to fill completely that could cause a pocket between the filter and the pump. And Kenny could be right as well - you may have installed the filter backwards.

3. Kenny Says: Did you put the fuel filter in backwards? There is a right and wrong way to install it. This sounds like your problem.

4. RussK Says: you may have a weak fuel pump with the age

5. Bishop T Says: Could be MANY of any problems. Best bet is to take it back pronto. If you did it, make sure all your sensors are accurate, your lines are clean, and your intake manifold system is flowing smoothly.

6. Christopher Says: sounds like you have a fuel leak draining your line. i'd check the connections on the fuel line and make sure they are good.