Where is the fuel pump relay on a 2002 ford explorer sport?

The fuel pump relay is located in the engine bay fuse box, number 43 on the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The fuel pump relay is an electronic component that is found on virtually all vehicles equipped with an internal combustion engine.

Can you test the fuel pump on a Ford Explorer?

Thankfully, Ford has made it super easy to test the fuel pump on your 4.0L Explorer (4.0L Ranger, 4.0L Aerostar or 4.0L Mountaineer) and in this article I’ll show you how to do it. Contents of this tutorial: Symptoms Of A Bad Fuel Pump. FUEL PUMP TEST 1: Using Starting Fluid. FUEL PUMP TEST 2: Fuel Pressure Test With Gauge.

Can a lack of fuel cause a Ford Explorer?

CASE 1: If the fuel pressure gauge registered 0 PSI. This confirms that the cause of your 4.0L Ford Explorer (Ranger, Aerostar, Mountaineer) is caused by a lack of fuel. Now, I usually take two more precautions, before condemning the fuel pump as bad and this is to check:

Where is the fuel pump on a Ford 4.0L?

The fuel pump is OK. I suggest you take a look at the following tutorial: How To Troubleshoot A No Start (Ford 4.0L), to see more testing options. The Schrader Valve, on the 4.0L Ford V6 engine is located on the injector fuel rail.

What does a fuel pump inertia switch do?

Your 4.0L Ford Explorer (Ranger, Aerostar, or Mercury Mountaineer) comes equipped with a fuel pump inertia switch, whose job is to cut power (or ground) to the fuel pump in case of an impact… which causes the engine to stall (if it was running) or for the engine to crank but not start due to a lack of fuel.

Can a bad fuel pump make a Ford Ranger not start?

A bad fuel pump will make your 4.0L Ford Explorer (Ranger, Aerostar, or Mountaineer) Crank but Not Start. Here are some more specific symptoms: The ignition coil pack is creating and delivering spark to all six spark plugs.

How to check the fuel pump inertia switch?

For more info on the fuel pump inertia switch, take a look at this section: Checking The Fuel Pump Inertia Switch. OK, to get this show on the road, this is what you’ll need to do: Remove the intake air duct from the throttle body. You don’t have to completely remove it, since you’ll have to reconnect it in one of the next steps.

Why is my fuel pump not working in my Ford?

CASE 1: If the engine started and ran for a few seconds: This means that the root cause of the no start your Ford vehicle is currently experiencing is due to a lack of fuel. Usually, this also means that the fuel pump is bad.

Where is the fuel pump relay on a 2002 ford explorer sport?