1993 Mercury Tracer In-Tank Fuel Pump

GUSTAVO J

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Hello,

Today a friend of mine showed me the in-tank electric fuel pump of my 1993 Mercury Tracer.

He said -It`s incredible how this electric thing with bare wires at it`s connection points is submerged in gasoline and doesn`t cause a fire-

I have not slept since.

How dangerous is an in-tank ELECTRIC fuel pump?.

Has anyone wondered what if there`s a spark caused by this in-tank electric motor of the fuel pump?.

Why doesn`t the motor or cable endings short circuit when submerged in gasoline?

Look at a picture here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_pump

I`m really confused and worried, so comments, opinions, links and professional advise are very welcome.

Thanks.

The no sleeping guy.

Jan 4, 2006 at 8:47 AM

2CARPRO JACK

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Please post in the correct forum. The moderators in each forum are more familiar with that brand of vehicle
Thanx

Feb 10, 2006 at 6:02 AM

PEPPERMRJ

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All fuel injected autos have in tank fuel pumps. That goes back well over twenty years and for millions of autos worldwide. The electrical connections are not submerged. Get some rest. :D

Feb 12, 2006 at 1:00 AM

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No repair is needed. In-tank electric fuel pumps are standard on fuel-injected vehicles, and the electrical connections are not submerged in gasoline.

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The owner of a 1993 Mercury Tracer was worried that an in-tank electric fuel pump with exposed connection points could spark or short while submerged in gasoline and cause a fire. One reply directed the post to the correct forum. Another explained that in-tank pumps have been used for decades on millions of fuel-injected vehicles, that the electrical connections are not submerged, and that there is no reason for concern.

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