I also hooked my old fuel pump up to the battery, and of course it ran fine too. After that it shuts off, unless the engine is being cranked over by the starter motor. Gave a little shot of starting fluid into the intake and then tried to start. Fuel Filter Location Unlike fuel pumps, the location of the filter varies. You should hear the pump run and the truck should start if this is a lack of fuel problem. This little black box is designed to function flawlessly forever or close to it , so it's easy to forget it's there.
Now that injection systems have virtually supplanted old-fashioned carburetor devices, today's Ford F150 Fuel Pumps need to deliver fuel under pressure; they are therefore electronic. To reduce risk of contaminating the replacement pump, Delphi recommends cleaning the fuel tank before installing a new pump. One set holds the heat shield in place. Step 4 - Disconnect bed and tail lights You will now need to slide further underneath your truck bed and disconnect the wire harness Figure 7 below for the bed lighting. Only purchase the aluminium ones. I got the vehicle to the side of the road, but I did not lose headlights, radio, heat, or power.
Whether you have removed the fuel tank Option 1 or the truck bed Option 2 , the rest of this process is the same. Have the pump replaced by a professional mechanic. Then lift the assembly out of the tank as seen in Figure 12 below. Slide the two ends of the wire harness out of the way and let them hang loose. This is not only a safety issue but also an environmental issue. This causes you to spend more on fuel than necessary, which results in spending lots of time and money at the pump.
Sep 19, 2010 Start by checking the Fuel Pump Driver Module, which is located on the cross member above the spare tire. Next you will take out your Sharpie pen and mark a spot on the module and the tank so you can align the new pump properly when installing it See Figure 11 below. So my problem is happening after the fuel pump. A Ford F150 Fuel Pump is a vacuum device that operates to draw gasoline out of the tank into the engine. If you are having trouble firing up your engine or you suddenly experience strange idling while on the road, it could be that your fuel pump is on its last legs. Run a jumper wire from that terminal to ground.
Its purpose is to shut off the fuel pump s in case of an accident, thus preventing fuel from being pumped all over the vehicle if there is a leak in the system. I was informed by an online Ford expert mechanic, that there were other instances of fuel leaks on this model gaskets at the fuel pump assembly. The fuel pump is also getting power. In the search for dependability and power, consumers will be pleased with a quality vehicle engineered by Ford. Did you check the Fuel Inertia switch in the passenger side kick panel by the fuse panel? Once your truck is safely and securely raised, grab your impact wrench and crawl under the truck. It's a cheap and easy replacement, so it doesn't hurt the wallet or take too much time. There should be an access hole to press the button on the switch.
If the fuel pump does not prime and the fuel pump is getting power the fuse for the pump is not blown , then the fuel pump is likely malfunctioning or it has failed. You first want to locate those that hold the heat shield. The fuel pump driver module, frame mounted above the rear tire, needs to be checked before you dive in to dropping the fuel tank, or lifting off the bed. This is the result of the relief valve being unable to open, so an excessive amount of gasoline is sent to the engine. It's important to know the fuel system components and how to diagnose a related problem.
Here is how to replace it. And there you have it: A new fuel pump. Lack of spark points to an ignition related problem, while lack of fuel points to a fuel system related problem. I replaced it and now the truck is running. It's plug and play and only has two bolts. Insert the new relay in the same position as the old relay.
I live in a state that temperatures in the winter months can be below 0 degrees fahrenheit and drive an hour one way to work, this could have happened when I was on the road in extreme cold, could of had my two children with me broke down on the side of the road and cold out. If the truck does run then disconnect the jumper wire. You should have the Ignition on, in order for the Fuel pump Relay to provide power to the fuse. This article applies to the Ford F-150 2011-2014. I switched to my rear tank and the truck started and ran for about 20 seconds before shutting off. I turned the truck off and waited 2 minutes, then it started back up - a little difficult on the starter, but it worked.