Where is my fuel filter location

What is your question?

I can't seem to find my fuel filter... Recently got this vehicle. Used.. Im not blind nor this stupid.. But where i live it's effing tweakers as far as the eyes can see. So I really wouldn't put out the question if some dipshit has bypassed it before I got it...

What makes this problem better or worse?

Well it won't start at all so nothing can get much worse

How long has your 2009 Ford Escape had this problem?

Been dead week and a half