Gas Fuel pumps (Ford)
Prior to a fuel pump failing are there any indications you noticed? Maybe lack of power or slight mis-fire or other issue that told you fuel pump was going out? Wondering about the in-tank fuel pump...
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As I mentioned in another thread...
Tip #1 Improving Fuel Pump Reliability
On most vehicles, you can extend the life of your fuel pump by never letting your fuel tank go below 1/4 full. The gasoline in the tank acts as a coolant for the pump. When the pump is no longer submerged in fuel, it runs hotter, therefore reducing it's life expectancy.
Tip #2 Road-Side Self-Help
If your engine cranks over but does not start, you listen for your fuel pump and conclude it's not working.
a) Check the fuse to the fuel pump.
b) On Fords Only - Reset the "crash" sensor located behind the passenger side kick panel. It has a reset button on top of it. You can feel the reset button by reaching over the top of the kick panel. No disassembly required.
c) Slap the bottom of the fuel tank with a 2x4 a number of times. It is ideal for one person to crank while the other person is slapping. The jolt sometimes gets the pump working again. Rest one end of the 2x4 near the bottom edge of the fuel tank and slap hard as if the 2x4 was hinged to the bottom of the tank. You won't dent the tank yet you get great jolting action.
Tip #1 Improving Fuel Pump Reliability
On most vehicles, you can extend the life of your fuel pump by never letting your fuel tank go below 1/4 full. The gasoline in the tank acts as a coolant for the pump. When the pump is no longer submerged in fuel, it runs hotter, therefore reducing it's life expectancy.
Tip #2 Road-Side Self-Help
If your engine cranks over but does not start, you listen for your fuel pump and conclude it's not working.
a) Check the fuse to the fuel pump.
b) On Fords Only - Reset the "crash" sensor located behind the passenger side kick panel. It has a reset button on top of it. You can feel the reset button by reaching over the top of the kick panel. No disassembly required.
c) Slap the bottom of the fuel tank with a 2x4 a number of times. It is ideal for one person to crank while the other person is slapping. The jolt sometimes gets the pump working again. Rest one end of the 2x4 near the bottom edge of the fuel tank and slap hard as if the 2x4 was hinged to the bottom of the tank. You won't dent the tank yet you get great jolting action.
