koda2000
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I've been experiencing some fuel issues with my 01 (160k miles) recently. At first I thought it was pump related, but I think it may be a cracked line in the tank because it runs perfectly most days and only seems to not start unless it's under 1/4 of a tank. Still testing that theory, and it's been too cold to drop the tank.
As for the Schraeder valve, it's located at the very back of the passenger fuel rail right at the firewall. Not the most fun to try to get a fuel pressure gauge onto.
With 160K, if you're going to drop the tank to check hoses, replace the pump too. In my experience they crap out between 175-200K. Some go sooner, some last longer, but with the amount of effort required to drop the tank, I'd put a new pump on it too. The Bosch 69128 pump kit comes with enough submersible hose to do both pieces, FI clamps, the pump, a jumper wire and a new pump insulator for under $45 w/free shipping on eBay. The only other things you need is a new fuel filter and strainer sock.
NEW Bosch Electric Fuel Pump 69128 Ford F-150 E-150 Contour Explorer 1988-2004 | eBay