Depends on the Mercury. If its carbuerated, look near the carb or actually in the inlet tube of the carb. If its EFI, look towards the rear of the vehicle down the fuel line.
AnswerIT was right under the hood in My 93 Topaz, make sure you release the fuel pressure before you go taking off the filter AnswerI have a 1996 cougar and the fuel filter is attached to the outside the frame on the passanger side about a third of the way back. It was hidden behind a small metal flange and flange was attached with a couple of sheet metal screws.The filter is located behind the RH side of the carbon canister under the hood.
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On the Firewall
Mine is located on the firewall.Looks like a oil filter an has fuel lines.1991 capri turbo.
THE FUEL FILTER IS UNDER THE HOOD ON THE WHEEL WELL, LEFT OF THE ALTERNATOR.
On a 2001 Mercury Mountaineer : The fuel filter is under the vehicle , below the drivers door , mounted on the frame rail
near fuel thank
The fuel filter is located under the hood on the drivers side beneath the master cylinder
Fuel Filter under PASSENGER SIDE between front and rear wheel.
right frame rail near fuel tank.
Trace the fuel lind from the tank to the engine and the filter can be changed with special tools from the parts store.
Its inside the gas tank. connected to the bottom of the fuel pump.