Autobest F298S Fuel Pump Strainer

Fuel Pump Strainer for Ford, Mercury, and Nissan

Autobest F298S is a fuel pump strainer built for select Ford, Mercury, and Nissan applications that use a push-fit strainer design. It is made with top-grade components and tested throughout manufacturing for consistent durability and reliability in modern fuel systems.

This Autobest Fuel Pump Strainer line focuses on ethanol tolerance for today’s fuel blends and dependable filtration at the pump inlet. The F298S is a direct-fit service part for vehicles such as the Ford E-150, E-250, E-350 Super Duty, Expedition, Mercury Villager, and Nissan Quest across the listed model years.

• Push-fit fuel pump strainer design
• Filters particulate down to 60 µm
• Built with top-quality materials for fuel system service
• Tested during manufacturing for durability and reliability
• Designed for ethanol-blended fuel environments
• Autobest part number F298S for catalog and cross-reference use

Fitment and Application Details

• Fits 2004-2008 Ford E-150, front, with Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; Fuel Pump Strainer
• Fits 2004-2008 Ford E-250, front, with Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; Fuel Pump Strainer
• Fits 2004-2008 Ford E-350 Super Duty, front, with Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; Fuel Pump Strainer
• Fits 2004-2005 Ford E-150 Club Wagon, front, with Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; Fuel Pump Strainer
• Fits 2004-2005 Ford E-350 Club Wagon, front, with Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; Fuel Pump Strainer
• Fits 2003 Ford E-150, center tank
• Fits 2003 Ford E-150 Club Wagon, center tank
• Fits 2003 Ford E-250, center tank
• Fits 2003 Ford E-350 Club Wagon, center tank
• Fits 2000-2003 Ford E-350 Super Duty, center tank
• Fits 1997-2002 Ford E-150 Econoline, center tank
• Fits 1999-2002 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1997-2002 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, center tank
• Fits 1999-2002 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1997-2002 Ford E-250 Econoline, center tank
• Fits 2000-2002 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, center tank
• Fits 1997 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, center tank
• Fits 2002 Ford Expedition, front, with Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; Fuel Pump Strainer
• Fits 1999-2002 Mercury Villager, N/A
• Fits 1999-2002 Nissan Quest, N/A
• Fits 1998-1999 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A, w/3 Tube Ports; Center Tank
• Fits 1998-1999 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A, w/3 Tube Ports; Center Tank
• Fits 1998-1999 Ford E-250 Econoline, N/A, Center Tank; w/3 Tube Ports
• Fits 1998-1999 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A, w/3 Tube Ports; Center Tank
• Fits 1999 Ford E-350 Super Duty, N/A, w/3 Tube Ports; Center Tank
• Fits 1998 Ford E-350 Econoline, N/A, w/3 Tube Ports; Center Tank
• Fits 1998 Mercury Villager, N/A, From 3/4/98
• Fits 1997 Ford E-350 Econoline, N/A, Center Tank

Common Problems This Part Helps Address

• Restricted fuel flow caused by a clogged pump inlet screen
• Contamination entering the fuel pump from tank debris
• Poor fuel delivery on Ford E-Series vans and related applications
• Fuel system service needs after pump replacement or tank repair
• Filtration concerns in ethanol-blended fuel environments

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle’s fuel pump module style, tank location, and any listed notes such as center tank, front, or 3 tube ports before ordering. The push-fit strainer design should be matched to the pump inlet configuration for proper seating and filtration performance. For Ford E-150, E-250, E-350 Super Duty, Expedition, Mercury Villager, and Nissan Quest applications, verify the exact year and notes shown in the fitment list.

This part cross-references Airtex FS197 and Bosch 68061 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Autobest states that this fuel pump strainer is built from top-quality materials and checked at multiple points during manufacturing to support durability and reliability. Part number F298S is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.