Fuel pump replacement

Tiny
M PATTEN
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  • 1995 FORD RANGER
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I took the straps off, need to know what else to do to take tank out.
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 AT 12:53 PM

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Tiny
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REMOVAL:
Disconnect the negative battery cable and relieve the fuel system pressure.
Siphon or pump as much fuel as possible out through the fuel filler pipe.

Fuel injected vehicles have reservoirs inside the fuel tank to maintain fuel near the fuel pick-up during cornering or low-fuel operation. These reservoirs could block siphon hoses or tubes from reaching the bottom of the fuel tank. Repeated attempts, using different hose orientations, can overcome this obstacle.

Raise and safely support the vehicle.
If equipped, remove the skid plate attaching bolts, then lower the plate and remove it.

On Explorer/Mountaineer models, the front fuel tank strap is bolted to the skid plate and will be disconnected when the plate is removed.

Disconnect the fuel fill and vent hoses connecting the filler pipe to the tank.
On vehicles equipped with a metal retainer fastening the filler pipe to the fuel tank, remove the screw holding the retainer to the fuel tank flange.
Disengage the fuel lines and the electrical connections to the fuel tank sending unit/fuel pump assembly. On some vehicles, these are inaccessible on top of the tank. In this case, they must be disconnected when the tank is partially lowered.
Place a safety support (such as a floor jack) under the fuel tank and remove the bolts from the fuel tank straps. Allow the straps to swing out of the way. Be careful not to deform the fuel tank.

On Ranger vehicles, the rear fuel tank strap has two connections which must be unbolted.

Lower the tank a few inches, then detach the fuel lines and electrical connection from the sending unit/fuel pump assembly, if required.
Remove the tank from the vehicle.

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Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 AT 12:58 PM
Tiny
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What are the steps to replacing a fuel pump on a 1995 ford ranger XLT, 2.3 liter, and specifically about disconnecting the gas tank and reconnecting it? I have never done an in tank fuel pump replacement before.
Thanks for your help!

Lapdog :D
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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First needs to be as empty as possible. You will need special release tools to get the fuel lines off the tank unit.I would suggest you have some help under there unless you plan on unbolting the bed and moving it back (have seen people do this) I also recommend using a factory pump, replacing the relay and filter at the same time
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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My ranger broke down on me today, I thought it might of been that I ran out of gas but I didn't. The tow truck drive thinks it might be the fuel pump, Im hoping its the fuel filter. I really can't afford to replace a fuel pump. Would you be able to tell me where I can find the fuel filter In my 1995 Ford Ranger? Also any other info you might think I might need?

Thanks For your help.
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Fuel filter is under vehicle, driver side, below seating area, mounted on frame in fuel line. Can you hear fuel pump come on when first turning ignition?
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes it does. I changed the fuel filter and relay. The engine is getting gas. But it still won't start. Any idea's?
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Is it cranking at all? Check for healthy spark at plugs
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I want to say yes. It sounds like it want to start, but something is not letting it. I hope you can understand what I'm talking about. There is power, everything turns on when I turn the key. The needles on the dash board all move exept the oil that needle is all the way to the bottom. Thanks for yor help.
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Okay so when turning the key the engine makes noise like its starting? Or do you just hear a click noise?
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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1995 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

is there a place online I can find step by step instructions on how to change my fuel pump or how do you do it?
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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First, drop the gas tank, unplug the connections, use a spanner wrench to remove the lock ring, or a hammer and BRASS punch. Pull out the old pump, dissconnect the wires, noting where the go, install new pump. Reinstal lock ring, plug in the connector, install the tank! Try to remove all but about 1 gallon of gas, or the tank will be HEAVY!
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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YES, it sounds like it wants to start.
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Will need to test for proper fuel pressure and good spark. If both OK check compression in cylinders. If compression is low then check for a broken timing belt.
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
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Do I have to drop the fuel tank to replace the pump? And how do I test the pump relay? Thanks" rich"
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Unfortunatly yes tank must be droped to replace pump ! I may have to do this to mine as well. Icant figure otu why it keeps dying on me ! As for the relay I would like to know as well !
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
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I have replaced the fuel pump and have 40 lbs at the rail. I have also checked all fuses and I have a good injector pulse. The truck ran great untill it sat up for about a year. It will fire right up with a shot of ether, but dies immediately after the ether is gone. It is a 3.0 with a distributor.
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check your fuel pressure, sounds like you don't have any
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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As I stated in my original question, I have 40 lbs pressure at the fuel rail.
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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If it's not getting fuel it can be the eec could be bad or it could be a ground going to it. So clean your groundsit shold be a black wire. There also is a eec power relay and that could not be letting the eec power up so check that as well.
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Monday, September 16th, 2019 AT 8:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have a good injector pulse. Would I have the injector pulse if the eec or its ground was bad? Also if the relay was out would I still have injector pulse?
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