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uel pump/starting problems
Yahoo Message Number: 144753
I have a 2001 ld with the Triton V10 and had quite a bizarre problem after I took it out
 of storage.   I had filled the gas tank and it sat for 6 weeks.  When I returned it started
 right up and I  put it on a site where it was parked and got it ready to travel  The next
 day I started it and pulled it down to the end of the campground and left it run.  When
 and got the car and had to shut it off when I hooked up the car.  Then when I went to
 start it to leave it wouldn't start but turned over well(battery was it great shape).  I thougt
 maybe I had pumped the gas pedalaccidentally so I left it sit a while and still wouldn't
 start.  Kept trying this several times and then just stayed overnight and no luck the next
 am.  Had it towed to a repair shop their first analysis was the fuel pump was bad and I
 said replace it($1100.00 sounds high to me).  Next thing the call back and say the
 pump is OK but there was no gas in the tank.  Said they put gas in and it started they
 drove it to a station and put $20.00 worth in.  I picked it up to head out and when I tried
 to fill the tank discover that it was full after all.  I drove to 150 miles to Quartzsite and

have been her 5 days now and it starts OK..
 Sorry about the length but I thought all was pertinent.  Any suggestions, Ideas or clues
 to what may be wrong or what could have happened. Also is $1100 too much for a

installing a fuel pump!!

Thanks is advance as usual.

Jim
Re: uel pump/starting problems
Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 144754
I do not know how to help but a little confused reading the post.  Did you replace the fuel pump only to find that it was ok (spending the $1100)? Or once the mechanic started looking at the issue no trouble was found with the pump and you payed only the labor charge?  I believe you are stating the second option but want to be sure.
On a related issue someone a last fall had an issue with the engine cutting out and it turned out to be a fuel pump pickup going bad I think.  Good luck.
Currently: 2008 36' Tiffin Open Road
Previously: 2007 Mid Bath
Re: uel pump/starting problems
Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 144755
Impossible to say without more data but it does sound potentially like an intermittent fuel pump.
Many LDs, of your vintage have them replace. The fuel pump is on of the V-10's weak point.
When it doe not start, testing for fuel pressure would be a good test to see if it is running and at the correct pressure. If not, the pump or it's electrical are suspect.
If you do replace the pump, Bosch is a highly respect manufacturer, please do yourself a favor and stay away from Airtex products.
$1100 is excessive for a part that cost less that $100, if just the pump is replaced, or less than $300, if the entire assembly of the pump, filter, fuel and gauge sender, are replaced (my recommendation unless the assembly is not available).
This appears to be the pump for your 2001 E450. Rock Auto  MOTORCRAFT Part # PFS20  $276.79
 Make sure the Mechanic has the right service book for your LD. Many changes to the fuel system have been made over the years, even it they all look the same.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: uel pump/starting problems
Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 144774
"Also is $1100 too much for installing a fuel pump!!"
 Not if it was at a Ford dealer.  The price of a Ford OEM pump assembly at a dealer is usually in the $500 range.  If they drop the tank and install the assembly, the total bill may be in the $1500 range.

Forced to do it a couple of years back when the pump failed while traveling.

Doug Baker
 
Re: uel pump/starting problems
Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 144784
Well the final report on this rig.   It done it again in Yuma after I unhooked my car at the RV park,  The good new is that I banged on the tank a number of times and it ran again and allowed me to drive it to the Ford garage.  Might be worth a try if you get stuck out somewhere!!   Can't hurt!!  Thanks everyone for their advice and assistance.  Two years ago I had to replace the transmission and with help from the people on this site a I got a great referral to a transmission shop that replaced it with a Ford Factory rebuilt which has worked flawlessly since.

Jim Miday