Windstar 2001 fuel pump
catvents
03-12-2006, 12:33 AM
I live in Quebec and I have to travel far in States, PA or Ohio very often. I have a 2001 Windstar with very close to 120k miles and even if I do not have any problem with the fuel pump I have planned to replace it soon, with
the pump and PCM relay. I have the Haynes repair manual who indicate that
the Fuel pump on the 1999 and later models is a single non serviceable module and cannot be disassembled like earlier models. I was expecting to change the pump and the strainer only not the complete single unit.
I have looked at the Advance and Autozone stores and they sell both, for my 2001 Windstar, Fuel pump and strainer alone without the complete unit.
Is anybody can tell me if I can change only the pump and the strainer or if I have to buy the complete assembly which is also available at the 2 stores.
My gauge is working properly and there is a big difference betwen the price of the pump ( and strainer ) and the complete module
the pump and PCM relay. I have the Haynes repair manual who indicate that
the Fuel pump on the 1999 and later models is a single non serviceable module and cannot be disassembled like earlier models. I was expecting to change the pump and the strainer only not the complete single unit.
I have looked at the Advance and Autozone stores and they sell both, for my 2001 Windstar, Fuel pump and strainer alone without the complete unit.
Is anybody can tell me if I can change only the pump and the strainer or if I have to buy the complete assembly which is also available at the 2 stores.
My gauge is working properly and there is a big difference betwen the price of the pump ( and strainer ) and the complete module
LeSabre97mint
03-12-2006, 07:19 AM
Hello
Why are you going to replace your fuel pump without it giving you any problems? My 95 is at 190,000+ and I believe the pump is orginal.
FYI
Dan
Why are you going to replace your fuel pump without it giving you any problems? My 95 is at 190,000+ and I believe the pump is orginal.
FYI
Dan
catvents
03-12-2006, 09:24 AM
Hello
Why are you going to replace your fuel pump without it giving you any problems? My 95 is at 190,000+ and I believe the pump is orginal.
FYI
Dan
As I told in my post, we have to travel far from home and do not want to take a chance for this pump to fail because of hight millage of my van. I have got that problem in the past with a Ford Taurus shortly after 100K miles.
So far I do not suspect it but I always scare because of the milage. I know that a lot of other parts can fail too but I know this could be expensive to fix if it break during a trip. I do not have any statistic for the life of these pump but I do prefer to change it.
Why are you going to replace your fuel pump without it giving you any problems? My 95 is at 190,000+ and I believe the pump is orginal.
FYI
Dan
As I told in my post, we have to travel far from home and do not want to take a chance for this pump to fail because of hight millage of my van. I have got that problem in the past with a Ford Taurus shortly after 100K miles.
So far I do not suspect it but I always scare because of the milage. I know that a lot of other parts can fail too but I know this could be expensive to fix if it break during a trip. I do not have any statistic for the life of these pump but I do prefer to change it.
road_rascal
03-12-2006, 11:35 AM
If it was my van, and this is just my opinion, I would buy an OEM part. You can get great prices from the internet. While Advance and Autozone are great for some stuff (filters, oil, plugs, etc) I've never had much luck in having hard parts last very long.
12Ounce
03-12-2006, 01:15 PM
Catvents,
I understand your fuel pump phobia.
When my in-line fuel filter plugged at approx 150k miles, I got concerned about the pump and inlet screen. I dropped the tank and changed out the still-working original unit with a Ford replacement. Over $300, if my memory serves.
I kept the original as a spare. Have already bought a replacement inlet screen. (BTW, the design of the inlet screen is terrible ... I saw evidence of by-pass leakage where the screen attaches to the pump body.) I will wait on "need" to buy the pump unit.
If you can locate the pump and inlet screen, I don't see why that wouldn't work. But you would lose a lot of time if you dropped the tank and then discovered something wrong with the replacement parts.
I understand your fuel pump phobia.
When my in-line fuel filter plugged at approx 150k miles, I got concerned about the pump and inlet screen. I dropped the tank and changed out the still-working original unit with a Ford replacement. Over $300, if my memory serves.
I kept the original as a spare. Have already bought a replacement inlet screen. (BTW, the design of the inlet screen is terrible ... I saw evidence of by-pass leakage where the screen attaches to the pump body.) I will wait on "need" to buy the pump unit.
If you can locate the pump and inlet screen, I don't see why that wouldn't work. But you would lose a lot of time if you dropped the tank and then discovered something wrong with the replacement parts.
catvents
03-12-2006, 01:46 PM
After having readed your informations and recommandations I think I will forget my phobia for a little while according that now, I do not suspect the pump to fail. I'm ready to change the online filter ( has been ever changed in the past) and also the 2 relays mentionned in my first post. And I will pray a little bit for that nothing happen at 700 miles from home.
Thank you for all your replies
Thank you for all your replies
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