Dorman 904-495 Fuel Water Separator Drain Valve

Fuel Water Separator Drain Valve for Ford Diesel

Dorman 904-495 is a fuel water separator drain valve for select Ford Power Stroke diesel applications. It replaces a corroded or stripped original drain plug with a serviceable ball valve design that makes water draining faster and cleaner.

Built with an aluminum housing and hose barb connections, this OE FIX drain valve is made for direct service access on the fuel system. It is a practical replacement for Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, and Ford Excursion diesel models that use the HFCM filter drain plug design.

• OE FIX replacement for the fuel water separator drain plug
• Ball valve design for quicker filter draining and easier service access
• Aluminum housing with metal, plastic, and rubber construction details
• Bolt-on mounting style with serviceable design
• Hose barb inlet and outlet connections
• Silver finish
• Fits diesel fuel system applications
• Dorman 904-495 for select Ford Power Stroke trucks and SUV applications

Detailed Product Overview

This Dorman fuel water separator drain valve is engineered for the original HFCM drain plug location on certain Ford Power Stroke engines. The updated ball valve layout helps reduce the hassle of draining water from the filter housing, especially when the factory plug has become seized, corroded, or damaged. Dorman 904-495 is a direct service replacement for owners looking to restore easier fuel filter maintenance on Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, and Ford Excursion diesel models.

What It Helps Solve

• Stripped drain plug threads
• Corrosion at the original fuel filter drain point
• Seized drain plugs that are difficult to remove
• Messy water draining from the fuel filter housing
• Slow or inconvenient fuel water separator service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original drain plug style and fuel filter housing configuration before installation. This part uses a bolt-on mounting type with hose barb inlet and outlet connections, so inspect the surrounding hoses and seals during service. Confirm fitment for your specific Ford diesel application before ordering, especially on 2003-2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2003-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2003-2005 Ford Excursion models.

• Fits 2003-2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty, N/A
• Fits 2003-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, N/A
• Fits 2003-2005 Ford Excursion, N/A

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs OE-style replacement parts for common failure points in vehicle systems, and this drain valve follows that approach with a serviceable ball valve design for diesel fuel maintenance. Part number 904-495 is also referenced by cross-reference number 6C3Z9B249A for the same application.