Basic hand tools (screwdrivers, pliars, and a socket or wrench set) and a new fuel filter. It's under the passenger side frame rail, very easy to remove. Depressurize the fuel system first (let it sit overnight or remove the fuel pump relay and crank the engine for ten seconds). Forget the "quick disconnects" if your truck has them on the fuel lines, just buy a new filter that has them included and rip the old ones out. Remove "quick disconnects" and lines, remove filter, replace filter, replace lines. I find it easier to go in from the passenger side laying on my stomach in my Ranger, but that's just me. Keep your eyes carefully protected with some sort of glasses just incase some fuel makes a run for it.
thanks by the way im 16 this si my first truck im not that experience so tel me if im wrong i was thinking of just taking off the bed and getting the fuel pump from there can anyone give me some advice
hi tjpye, we all have to start some time 16 is a good age to start.
read everything you can get your hands on. a workshop manual is the best way to go.
to help the truck bed does not need to come off as rangerpilot states its to be found bolted to the main frame rail. buy a new filter and start from there. it will have the parts with it to help remove the fuel lines from the filter. good luck and do not forget to depressurise the system. bokker.
Now hold on...to get to the fuel filter you only need to get under the frame rail.
To get to the fuel pump...well...there's two ways. Remove the bed, or drop the tank. Both have advantages, both have disadvantages. For Ranger owners the typical best way is to remove the bed, but you outta check with the F-150 guys to see what they think about that.
tjpye-
Welcome to FTE! Hope you like it here and hope you stick around.
Please clarify: are you planning to replace the fuel FILTER or the fuel PUMP?
Either way, I would not suggest ripping anything out until we have a little more info.
The F150 fuel filter is pretty easy to replace, but does require a special tool for separating the fittings. The tool (actually a little "kit") is about $4-$5 at the local parts place.
Anyways, get back with us and clarify. We'll be glad to try and help.
hey guys sorry i meant the fuel pump but im gonna use this truck for a little trail truck its not a 4x4 but im not going to use it for serious mud is this an ok truck i mean have any of u guy got in a little mud and it gets stuck, i have mud tires and a 10 000 pound winch i no thats winch is a little much but it was cheaper than buying a smaller on but back to the fuel PUMP is it worth me doing or should i send it to one of my repair shops
see wats happens it it will start and die dosent idle at all and now it not getting any fuel at all
Check the cheaper and easier things first for a fuel problem. In Rangers, two things typically cause a lack of fuel problem before the pump goes bad.
First and foremost, the fuel pump relay. This is in the underhood relay box, to check it simply swap it with another relay. It's an $8 part and you get what you pay for...they don't tend to last more than a few years in Rangers.
Secondly, check the inertia switch. If you flat out aren't getting fuel but you can hear the underhood relay clicking, the inertia switch is probably popped or bad. I'm not sure where this is located in an F-150, in a Ranger it's at the front of the passenger side footwell. If it's popped just reset it, if not check for voltage on both sides when the pump should be running. It may juast have gone bad.
Then and only then, look at the fuel pump as the cause.
As for your mudding question, does it have a limited slip rear axle? With a limited slip you can do more than with an open differential (about the most I'll do with my Ranger, which is open, is slide through a field realllllly fast so I know I'll make it to the other side). Check on the inside of your driver's door, there should be a sticker somewhere on there that lists a lot of the options and features your truck has, post here the code for "Axle".
ok its a limited slip, but do u think i should just send it to one of my mechanics hes my friend so hell go over it for me or is theis a pretty easy job
Nah check the relay and inertia switch yourself, they're both easy to check as I noted above.
With a limited slip, you can have some fun in a field...just be careful. Unlike a 4WD, if you bury your back tires, you're gonna be winching yourself out. The LS is actually pretty capable though until it wears out...I've gone playing in the mud in the F-250 several times without any problems. Granted it's got 35" mudders on it, but I've rarely had to actually use 4WD to get out.
i checked the pump relay but i dont know where the inertia switch is i hhooked up the jumper and the truck tries to start its just not getting any fuel
Check the passenger footwell at the very front, under the carpet. It's probably a black box with a red button on top. If the red button is popped out, push it back in.
If it's not located there, you're going to have to go to the F-150 forum and ask them where to find it.
Behind the kick panel on the passenger's side.
Remove the plastic trim cover piece and the inertia switch is located there.
If location is not clear based on above info:
Sit in the passenger's seat.
Put your feet in front of you, under the glove compartment.
Move your right foot against the outside of the truck.
That is where the switch is located.
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