Pulling the fuse (fuel pump)

[jsnevets]

I changed my fuel filter the other day and relieved the fuel pressure by pulling the fuse to the fuel pump. I was surprised that the engine died almost immediately. When I did the same thing on my wife's Escape a couple days later, that car took over a minute to finally die. Is it normal that my car died so quickly?

[tblake]

yes.

I am more worried that your wifes ran for a minute with no fuel pressure.

If it worries you, you can always just rent a fuel pressure guage and check fuel pressure at the Rail. Although I'm betting it is just fine.

[proscroby]

Can someone point out where the fuse is located (inside the car or under the hood) and what the amperage is? Someone stole my manual when I took the car to have it sprayed.

[tblake]

I usually just yank the fuel pump relay. Its under the hood, you will see which one it is under the fuse box cover. I think you only have one whereas older GTP's have a fuel pump relay and a fuel pump speed relay.

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by proscroby

Can someone point out where the fuse is located (inside the car or under the hood) and what the amperage is?

Assuming you have a '98 GT. Engine compartment fuse box. Mini-fuse #32 (15 amp) located right above the fuel pump relay #14. Let me know if you need a pic.

[proscroby]

Thanks for the info. I found it.