Where is the oil filter on a 2002 ford excursion diesel 7.3l?

The oil filter is located right next to the oil pan (where you drain the oil) the 7.3 takes 15 quarts of 15W40!! Make sure that you fill the new oil fiter up with oil before you put it on the engine!! If you do not then you will cause the engine to run dry which will damage the internal parts!!