Posted by Charlie (IP: 131.204.141.3) on November 05, 2000 at 21:52:04:
In Reply to: fuel filter and fuel pump posted by kevin on November 04, 2000 at 04:04:39:
Hey Kevin, gues what I did on Friday... I changed a fuel pump on a 1991 Ranger. So its fresh on my mind and I figure I can help you out (though I'd hate to do it on my back!) Sounds like you've got a really competent mechanic with you to test, the inertia switch is always a possibilty, not just because it isn't switching but because of high resistance (that's why you had to bypass it, kudos).
There is a metal guard over the tank, it'll take removing 2 13mm bolts as well as 2 15mm nuts on the frame. Then you have to wiggle that cover around until you can get it out of there (the driveshaft makes it hard). Then you've got 3 13mm bolts that hold the straps on. When you get the tank lowered a bit, you'll have to disconnect the lines, vents, and electrical plugs. You'll still need that $10 tool to disconnect the lines on the tank. I don't know why Ford has a special tool for the Explorer (the Ranger is different, but I've done Explorers before). Then you twist off that big plastic ring and remove the FP assembly, be sure to note the alignment of the screen, you'll want to have it in the same direction when you install it or else big problems.
When I had diagnosed the Ranger and pulled to tank down, I found that the draw from the bad pump had melted the plug going into the tank (4-prong, for the sender and FP) beyond repair, so it had tobe replaced. So be sure to look at that as well. -CP
: 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.