Fuel pump issues

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Apr 18, 2011 | 09:04 AM

mduncan

Thread Starter

New User

Joined: Apr 2011

Posts: 4

Likes: 0

Fuel pump issues

I have a 1992 F-150, with duel tanks. I have never had any fuel problems. I drove to the job on Saturday, went to move truck 20 minutes later, and it would not start. I have good spark. I changed fuel filter. When turning on key, the fuel pump kicks on for about 1 second. I checked the other tank, and it does the same. I removed the fuel filter, then turned on the key, and it barely has any fuel coming through the line. Please help. The odds of both pumps going at the same time has to be nill. I am out of ideas. I also checked the relay. I checked the reset inside the kick plate, and i assume that it was not tripped, as I could not push it in. HELP!!

Apr 18, 2011 | 09:39 AM

subford

Fleet Owner

Joined: Aug 2005

Posts: 23,666

Likes: 301

From: Easton,Ks

Sounds like you are out of fuel in both tanks.
OR someone has squeezed the fuel line closed after the "T" on the frame and before the fuel filter.

Apr 18, 2011 | 10:07 AM

mduncan

Thread Starter

New User

Joined: Apr 2011

Posts: 4

Likes: 0

Have fuel. Where would this T be located? Near the rear of the front tank?? Also why would this be a problem, when it seemed to be running fine before. Did not hit anything, only been on paved roads.

Apr 18, 2011 | 11:18 AM

subford

Fleet Owner

Joined: Aug 2005

Posts: 23,666

Likes: 301

From: Easton,Ks

Both fuel tanks pump in to this "T" on the frame near the front tank and there is not anything from the "T" to the injector filter except a tube of about 2 ft or less long.

Your fuel system:

The "T":

Apr 18, 2011 | 11:39 AM

mduncan

Thread Starter

New User

Joined: Apr 2011

Posts: 4

Likes: 0

Thanks, I will give that a good checking. It looks like a compression fitting, am I correct in assuming that? And do I need any special tools to take this apart?

Apr 18, 2011 | 11:43 AM

SideWinder4.9l

FTE Chapter Leader

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 8,843

Likes: 27

From: Eastern Ky

I like the carpet Bill...

-Wes

Apr 18, 2011 | 11:48 AM

subford

Fleet Owner

Joined: Aug 2005

Posts: 23,666

Likes: 301

From: Easton,Ks

The "T" does not come apart.

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Verdad Gallardo

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Joe Kucinski

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Brett Foote

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Michael S. Palmer

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Brett Foote

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Joe Kucinski

Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Joe Kucinski

Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Michael S. Palmer

The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Joe Kucinski

Apr 18, 2011 | 01:07 PM

subford

Fleet Owner

Joined: Aug 2005

Posts: 23,666

Likes: 301

From: Easton,Ks

No, I would disconnect the supply fuel line from one of the tanks and turn the key on and off one time and see if you get any fuel out of the pump.
I do not think any tapping would do you any good.
You will need a short hose and a container for the fuel to run into.
Stick the hose on the tube coming out of the pump.
If you do not get any fuel then and you hear the pump run you will need a new fuel pump.
I have never heard of your problem before and it does not seem possible.