#HOW TO CHECK FUEL PUMP 2003 FORD TAURUS MANUAL#

This repair runs in between $680 and $1,043. This repair is rated at a moderate level but can get very stubborn and trying real quick if you do not have anyone helping you. You can take your car to any automotive repair shop, or you can do the repair yourself. You will be glad you did! Where would I take my 2003 Ford Taurus if I need the fuel pump replaced? Winter is coming, and we need to be ready for it, make sure your vehicle is prepared by checking out my article 6 Simple Ways to Stay Safe on Snow Covered Roads.

#HOW TO CHECK FUEL PUMP 2003 FORD TAURUS MANUAL#

Here is the step by step manual I used, and it made it so much easier. I am only saying this because I have seen backward mechanics and all they do is cost a lot of money due to their troubleshooting skills beingвЂ¦вЂ¦.lacking. We always need to start with the basics and then move up from there, not the opposite. Start with the small and simple solutions like a fuse and relay then move to the fuel pressure reading from there. By doing this test, you will know right off that your fuel pump is the culprit for your no-start situation or if it something else.ДЄ great indication that something is wrong with your fuel pump is when you turn the key to accessory, and you do not hear a click then the buzz of the fuel pump turns on to prime the system. If the fuel pressure is higher than the required specifications, then you will need to replace the fuel pump. In the case that you test your fuel pressure and it is either lower than the required specifications. Just like any part, the fuel pump is no different, they break, and we replace them. Why would I need to replace the fuel pump in my 2003 Ford Taurus? You will be surprised by this one hereвЂ™s my article on 12 Crucial Maintenance Things to Check on your Vehicle. Thankfully when I dropped mine, I soaked the bolts with PB Blaster due to the amount of corrosion that was on them due to the winter roads. Make sure you cover all your bases before going to the option of lowering your fuel tank. For the flex-fuel model, you would be 30-65 psi. With your Ford Taurus, you should be reading 39 to 65 psi for fuel pressure with key on, but the engine is not running for the OHV model. The fuel pump fuse is in spot #10 under the hood in the power distribution box. This switch can be triggered by getting in a fender bender. Inertia switch can be found under the carpet on the right rear of the vehicle in the trunk. *Are you doing this repair because your fuel pump isnвЂ™t working? Have you checked your fuel pump relay and inertia switch yet? What about your fuel pump fuse? Did you check your fuel pressure at the strayer valve? Seeing everything that is needed in steps and tools for this repair I now understand why people try to leave it as a last resort to replace, but I want to know more of why do we have to replace it at all, so letвЂ™s look into that further. I used a fuel pump that was identical to the stock original fuel pump, and I got it at a fraction of the price on Amazon so here is a link to that. Once you have it opened, you can remove your fuel pump and replace it with the new fuel pump. Get a chisel or a punch with a hammer and hit the fuel pump collar counterclockwise to unlock it. Once you have the tank lowered and moved out from under the vehicle blow off the top of the container with a blowgun or you can sweep it off as well with a broom, we want to get rid of any debris that can fall into your fuel tank after you remove the fuel pump. Having help from another person would be preferred at this moment. Do this slowly just in case any wires or hoses are caught on something. Once the straps are taken off, you can slowly lower the fuel tank out of its position. Put some PB Blaster on the fuel tank strap bolts so they can come out easier. Then you want to put your floor jack up to the fuel tank so it can relieve some of the weight that is on the fuel tank straps. Then disconnect the lines on the rear of the fuel tank and disconnect the wire harness in the same spot as well.

This would be the time to use them, so no fuel spills out of the line. Then you want to disconnect the line leading to your fuel filter from the fuel pump itself. Next, I used a floor jack with a wide platform and a piece of wood, so we did not have metal on metal contact. Then you want to put the rear of the car on jack stands so you can fit underneath the vehicle with plenty of room to move and get the fuel tank out. But how do we know not is not working and How do I replace the fuel pump in my 2003 Ford Taurus? Here is what I found in my research and also some hands-on practice I did with my 2003 Ford Taurus.ДЇirst, you need to disconnect your battery since we will be under the vehicle we do not want anyone accidentally starting the car. Replacing your fuel pump has to be one of the worst repairs that everyone tries to evade.

How to check fuel pump 2003 ford taurus