The filter is mounted under a shield above the fuel tank. It has 3 lines connected, one on the engine side and 2 on the tank side. The shield is held on with 2 pin type retainers. It is easier to get to the filter with the vehicle on a lift.
About $10 See "Related Questions" below for more
You'll need a wheel chock, catch pan. a fuel line tool and a new fuel filter.
On a 2005 Ford Freestar : The ELECTRIC fuel pump is INSIDE the fuel tank . It is installed through an access hole on the top of the tank
With your hands and tools
fuel filter is located under veichle , in front of fuel tank. Right front corner.
Probably under vehicle follow fuel line from tank
Mounted on top and inside the fuel tank.
98 L
$8.00
its right up under the drivers side door on the inside of the frame rail ---- See "Related Questions" below for the same question on the Windstar - the information is exactly the same as for the Freestar/Monterey
In a ( 2005 ) Ford Freestar it's behind the service panel in the right side ( passenger side ) of the cargo area
where is te fuel tempeture sensor at