Completed Project 5th Gen Fuel pump replacement cut the floor

[Genci64]

Hi, I am posting this thread with hope to help anyone who has the same issue as i had.
I han issue with fuel pressure, code P008A, P0087.
Did a lot of research and a lot of people fixed this issue by changing the hpfp( high pressure fuel pump), so I did that. Didnt fix the issue.
Send the car to an autoservice nearby they did a diagnosis which cost me 162$ and concluded that the issue is with the fuel pump in the tank.
They said that it costs 2250$ to change both fuel pumps in the tank (parts and labor), I thought that it was too much and decided to cut a hole under the seat and try to fix it myself.
Once I replaced the main pump, I checked the codes with my OBD 2 reader and it got values of 570 kpa, which was the desired pressure, did a few tests and kept getting the same good results luckily, so I did not change the other pump (sender unit), the whole thing cost me only 320$.
280$ was the pump with lifetime warranty from oreillys.
40 $ the metal sheet and adhesive.
So far the car doesn't smell like gas nor do i hear a noises.
Ford explorer police unit 2017.

 

[Rick]

Thanks for posting this. We have threads showing how to do this on the earlier Explorers, but I think this is the first for the 5th gens. I'll set you up with some Elite Explorer membership time for your work.

 

[Genci64]

If anyone needs more details about this. I am happy to help.

 

[peterk9]

^^ Welcome to the Forum.
You may also want to check out the following posts by ecoboost_xsport from October 2020. It shows a full procedure on the same topic.

How to: - ecoboost_xsport consolidated build/maintenance thread

Weighed Vehicle So for years I wanted to easily be able to weigh my project cars...accurately. I've done the recycle yard scale thing, but I always felt it was too vague. Not that it doesn't work or that it isn't a viable option, I'm just looking for more accuracy and easier access to it...

www.explorerforum.com

Peter

 

[Genci64]

^^ Welcome to the Forum.
You may also want to check out the following posts by ecoboost_xsport from October 2020. It shows a full procedure on the same topic.

How to: - ecoboost_xsport consolidated build/maintenance thread

Weighed Vehicle So for years I wanted to easily be able to weigh my project cars...accurately. I've done the recycle yard scale thing, but I always felt it was too vague. Not that it doesn't work or that it isn't a viable option, I'm just looking for more accuracy and easier access to it...

www.explorerforum.com

Peter

That is beautifully done.

 

[wigglesrewind]

Thanks for posting this! I'm battling a P0087 code myself and may try this job as opposed to dropping the tank. Any idea if the the opposite side could be cut similarly to replace the sending unit?

 

[razzarello]

Hi, I am posting this thread with hope to help anyone who has the same issue as i had.
I han issue with fuel pressure, code P008A, P0087.
Did a lot of research and a lot of people fixed this issue by changing the hpfp( high pressure fuel pump), so I did that. Didnt fix the issue.
Send the car to an autoservice nearby they did a diagnosis which cost me 162$ and concluded that the issue is with the fuel pump in the tank.
They said that it costs 2250$ to change both fuel pumps in the tank (parts and labor), I thought that it was too much and decided to cut a hole under the seat and try to fix it myself.
Once I replaced the main pump, I checked the codes with my OBD 2 reader and it got values of 570 kpa, which was the desired pressure, did a few tests and kept getting the same good results luckily, so I did not change the other pump (sender unit), the whole thing cost me only 320$.
280$ was the pump with lifetime warranty from oreillys.
40 $ the metal sheet and adhesive.
So far the car doesn't smell like gas nor do i hear a noises.
Ford explorer police unit 2017.

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This is under the second row passenger seat?

 

[peterk9]

This is under the second row passenger seat?

Yes. See the link I posted in post #4.

Peter

 

[Indominus150]

Hi, I am posting this thread with hope to help anyone who has the same issue as i had.
I han issue with fuel pressure, code P008A, P0087.
Did a lot of research and a lot of people fixed this issue by changing the hpfp( high pressure fuel pump), so I did that. Didnt fix the issue.
Send the car to an autoservice nearby they did a diagnosis which cost me 162$ and concluded that the issue is with the fuel pump in the tank.
They said that it costs 2250$ to change both fuel pumps in the tank (parts and labor), I thought that it was too much and decided to cut a hole under the seat and try to fix it myself.
Once I replaced the main pump, I checked the codes with my OBD 2 reader and it got values of 570 kpa, which was the desired pressure, did a few tests and kept getting the same good results luckily, so I did not change the other pump (sender unit), the whole thing cost me only 320$.
280$ was the pump with lifetime warranty from oreillys.
40 $ the metal sheet and adhesive.
So far the car doesn't smell like gas nor do i hear a noises.
Ford explorer police unit 2017.

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I just had the pleasure of experiencing my fuel pump going out on my 2019 Ford Explorer Sport. I was trying to find how to replace it and got very overwhelmed when I saw you had to remove half the car just to get at the fuel pump. Im so glad I came across this forum and saw your post. I managed to do exactly what you did in the photos above and was able to replace my fuel pump in less than an hour. Thank you for sharing this!

 

[ledmircyy]

I just had the pleasure of experiencing my fuel pump going out on my 2019 Ford Explorer Sport. I was trying to find how to replace it and got very overwhelmed when I saw you had to remove half the car just to get at the fuel pump. Im so glad I came across this forum and saw your post. I managed to do exactly what you did in the photos above and was able to replace my fuel pump in less than an hour. Thank you for sharing this!

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Marking this for later

Might not need it now, but who knows

 

[Scott Leasley]

Hi, I am posting this thread with hope to help anyone who has the same issue as i had.
I han issue with fuel pressure, code P008A, P0087.
Did a lot of research and a lot of people fixed this issue by changing the hpfp( high pressure fuel pump), so I did that. Didnt fix the issue.
Send the car to an autoservice nearby they did a diagnosis which cost me 162$ and concluded that the issue is with the fuel pump in the tank.
They said that it costs 2250$ to change both fuel pumps in the tank (parts and labor), I thought that it was too much and decided to cut a hole under the seat and try to fix it myself.
Once I replaced the main pump, I checked the codes with my OBD 2 reader and it got values of 570 kpa, which was the desired pressure, did a few tests and kept getting the same good results luckily, so I did not change the other pump (sender unit), the whole thing cost me only 320$.
280$ was the pump with lifetime warranty from oreillys.
40 $ the metal sheet and adhesive.
So far the car doesn't smell like gas nor do i hear a noises.
Ford explorer police unit 2017.

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There must be a reason for Ford to not provide an access cover for this repair work.
It would certainly help Ford mechanics as well. I did the same access cut on a non-ford vehicle once.