You don't fix it, you just replace it.
a mechanic told me on a 1997 it was inside the tank and it had to be dropped to change it
How do you depressurize fuel system to install filter 1998 ford expedition?
It is on the driver side tucked up in the frame just in front of the fuel tank.
it is in your gas tank.
The fuel filter on the 1997 expedition is under the drivers side under- carrige. You will need a special tool to remove the filter. The special tool runs about 6 bucks and the filter around 10. Could be a tedious job but overall a easy.
Fuel Filter Location The fuel filter is located along the frame rail under the vehicle and is accessible only from underneath the vehicle.
Try changing the fuel filter Change your air filter
The fuel filter is mounted under the vehicle on the inside of the left frame rail in front of gas tank
Its in the gas tank, part of the pump assy.
The diagram to a fuel pump helps ensure the person puts the part in correctly. The fuel pump diagram for the 1997 Ford Expedition is found in its maintenance manual.
1- ( and there is a filter " sock " on the electric fuel pump inside the fuel tank )
Fuel Filter Location The fuel filter is located along the frame rail under the vehicle and is accessible only from underneath the vehicle.