Posted by rickyracer (IP: 209.20.170.7) on November 04, 2000 at 15:30:53:
In Reply to: fuel filter and fuel pump posted by kevin on November 04, 2000 at 04:04:39:
before you do naything, get a Hayne's manual. Not a Chilton. The pump is in the tank and you do have to drop it. Also the special tool you bought will come in handy. Only way to change Ford fuel filter now. Aftermarket pumps don't push enough pressure. 40-60lbs. A quick test is to turn your key to the on position and on the fuel manifold at the engine you'll find what looks like a tire stem valve. With the key on and using a rag a screw driver, slowly push down the stem. If you get nothing, no pump action. Should be just like letting air out of tire. Also if you have a test light, check to make sure your inertia switch power, then check the plug ins to the fuel pump to make sure it is getting power. The pump goes for about $165 from a dealer. Aftermarket "designed" for a replacemnet is just as good.
"Safety tip" Drop lights can be very dangerous when dealing with gas tanks. Fumes are explosive and a broken light bulb will be the spark. And yes I worked at a Ford Dealership. The parts labor is a big ripoff.
: ok, this ones for craig,as i think he works at a forddealership or his dad manages one.not mav related,but might be interesting to hear.my other ford,91 explorer sport,(thanks firestone for the brand new goodyears you replaced for free,including my spare).that tire recall was on my 91,tires were worn bad but they still replaced them at no cost,any brand you like up to 100.00 per tire.no more firestones on my vehicle.anyways,my explorer died on me wednesday,had to tow it home,50.00,refunded by state farm.i have towing on my insurance,very cheap.with a little help from my friend who is a mechanic at a ford dealership,we got it narrowed down to the fuel pump.changed the fuel filter first,($7.00 filter, $10.00 tool to remove the fuel lines,took me over an hour to change).thanks FORD for keeping us home mechanics so happy,(what a bitch that was to change),bypassing the inertia switch,AND checking all relays,i now have to drop the gas tank to replace the fuel pump.$600.00 estimate from the dealer,SCREW them.dropping the tank tomorrow and hopin to find a new pump in stock somewhere.$100.00 from my local parts dealer,spent over $2500.00 there in the last year between my maverick and xplorer,so they smile when i walk in the door.i was told by my ford mechanic to not use an aftermarket pump,get it thru ford(not sure on his price yet till themorning)hope this will solve my fuel problem.any opinions craig?anyone else?thank god my maverick is runnin again,put 100 miles on it chasing parts and tools to fix my explorer.everyone keeps wantin tocheck out my mav,its been real nice here in indiana lately,65 degrees all week isgood for this time of year.thank in advance for any help.