Ford to recall 91,000 vehicles for fuel pump issues. So if your customers vehicle fits the build criteria, its entirely possible that the original pump could have died of natural causes. Started car one day, ran for 10 seconds, then died. Fuel pump driver module on a 2000 ford taurus youtube. Ford escape questions fuel pump or other issues cargurus.
As a test, when car was hard to start i removed the fpdm and took it inside of my house for 2 hours. Returning to returnless fuel systems in the ford f150. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Ford issues two safety recalls and one safety compliance. Ford f150 questions 2010 f150 cranks wont start no fuel. Ford to recall 91,000 vehicles for fuel pump issues in some cases, the engine could stall without warning while driving and without the ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash, ford said in a statement. I took it into my ford dealer and they said the fuel pump and fuel pump driver module was going bad. P1233 fuel air meteringthe mechanic now says the fuel pump driver module is bad. I pried into the perforation with a screw driver to see how bad things.
Manufacturers, including ford, initially placed the. Fuel pump control module recall alert on flex ford flex. So i bought a fuel pump and fpdm and installed them, but the funky problems persisted. Order fuel pump driver module for your 2004 ford f150 and pick it up in storemake your purchase, find a store near you, and get directions. Vans, suvs, sedans and police cars are all present and accounted for in this latest triumvirate. If the fuel pump produces high output with the two bk wires jumped together and pressure maintains when the pump stops running from removal of the jumper wire, or turning the ignition switch off, replace the fpdm potential causes. Terrible design by ford to put an aluminum driver module against the steel frame. Im also gonna explain how to check a cranks but does not crank condition caused by a lack of fuel with. Check here for updates and information on ford recall and field service actions for your vehicle.
Consumer writes in regards to vehicle power failure while driving. Replacing the fuel pump driver module was pretty easy for me, just lower the spare tire, find the module mounted on the driver s side frame, unbolt from outside of the frame, squeeze release of plug, pull plug, wiggle old unit out. Ford recalls 91,000 cars over fuel pumps, dangerous windows. The fuelpump driver module controls the highpressure fuel pumps of modern, computercontrolled, fuel injected engines, including diesels.
Ford issues safety recall for certain 2015 ford and lincoln vehicles to replace fuel pump control modules ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 86,000 2015 ford taurus, ford flex, lincoln mks and lincoln mkt vehicles with 3. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 ford f150 based on all problems reported for the 2005 f150. Ive read a lot of the discussion on 2005 ford escape fuel. Well 2 things come to mind and thats the fuel pump driver module and actual fuel pressure issue. I have a 2010 ford escape which had a recall for the fuel delivery module and since having that done she is now cranking answered by a verified ford mechanic. Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 86,000 2015 ford taurus, ford flex, lincoln mks and lincoln mkt vehicles. A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford has released a replacement fuel pump module, to address problems with it on a specific range of 200002 focus vehicles built at two different ford assembly plants. Ford later released an updated replacement fuel pump driver module that comes with mounting studs to space the module away from the frame slightly.
And finally said that the fuel pump driver module had failed. Seven problems related to fuel pump have been reported for the 2005 ford f150. Ford issues safety recall for certain 2015 ford and lincoln vehicles to replace fuel pump control modules. However, troubleshooting a fuel pump can be a simple process if you bear a couple. I had gas so i poured fuel down the intake, the van would start so i changed the fuel pump thinking that had to be the problem. Ford needs people to stop buying the piece of shit product they sell and go out of business.
Advance auto parts has 3 different fuel pump driver module for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. And its to this valve that you and i can connect a fuel pressure test gauge to. The fuel pump driver module on ford trucks of this vintage is known for corrosioncaused failures. Towed to local ford dealer, who advised that the driver module and the fuel pump went out.
Could you tell me were the fuel pump driver module is. After all, a faulty fuel pump can render a car or truck useless, and the telltale signs of fuel pump problems arent often recognized by the average driver. A short video to give a location of the module being that i had a difficult time finding it myself. The most common symptoms, aside from a no start, is lack of power, the code p1233, and hard starting. The fuel pump control module is at risk of failing, which ford said in the recall notice could cause the engine to not start or stall without warning while driving. One is a mechanical returnless system and the other is the electronic fuel returnless system. And would this cause your car to act like it got a short causing the lights to go from dim to bright. I cannot believe that they would not know the first time this happen.
Typical causes for low fuel pressure include a dirty fuel filter, weak pump, incorrect tank venting, restricted fuel lines, a clogged pump inlet strainer and faulty electrical control. Fuel pump driver module 2004 ford f150 oreilly auto. After reading the codes my mechanic said the fuel pump was bad. Search for ford, lincoln, and mercury recalls using your vin, or contact our customer relationship center at. The fuel pump output can be tested with a fuel pressure gauge. Starting problem on 2015 transit 250 ford transit usa forum. The fuel pump control module could fail, which may cause the engine to. My module had a hole eaten right through it due to corrosion. Ford issues three recalls for fuel pumps, power windows. Turns out it was the fuel pump driver module located in the rear of the truck under the frame. If you are looking to find the p1235 engine code you should start with the fuelpump driver mod, located under the truck near the spare tire, they are made of aluminum and tend to corode to the point that moisturewater gets to the circuit board and creates problems. Checked fuel pressure fitting under hood, and no pressure.
Replaced both the fuel pump driver module and fuel pump still wont start. The fuel pump driver module, frame mounted above the rear tire, needs to be checked before you dive in to dropping the fuel tank, or lifting off the. Fuel pump driver module fpdm community of ford truck fans. This usually causes the dreaded code p1233 fuel pump driver module fdm offline. The module is typically installed on or very close to the fuel pump, and in the early years of the components use, this practice led to a design fault. As an update to this, i was able to find my fuel pump driver module. It is located in the trunk, right under the fuel cutoff switch. Ford escape fuel pump driver module advance auto parts. Could you tell me were the fuel pump driver module is located at and show me a diagram of it. I have a 2010 ford escape which had a rec all for the fuel delivery module and since having that done she is now cranking answered by a verified ford mechanic. This article will deal with the electronic returnless system used on.
The part is back ordered until july 5th 2010 and a ford dealer item, how can i test it with a meter at home to see if it is good or the wires are good. I had problems with it randomly losing power while making a clicking. Have opened up area behind seat to expose fuel pump area. Ford has used returnless fuel systems for quite some time now, but we still get many calls regarding the theory of operation and diagnosis of low or high fuel pressure problems. Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump control module as needed. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 202015 ford taurus, ford flex, lincoln mks and. I have a 2010 ford escape which had a recall for the fuel. Dealing with the fuel pump issues in your ford vehicle can be stressful.
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