96 Ford Explorer

[Josh.ruhl]

Hi I am working on my 96 Ford Explorer. Last week had my fuel pump go out on me while out with my family. I am having an issue trying to get the filler and vent hoses off of the fuel tank. It isn't a normal worm drive hose clamp. Looks like another compression fitting like is located on the fuel filter. Has anyone seen anything like this. I am not able to lower the fuel tank far enough with these hoses connected. Would anyone out there have any ideas. Also had only gone 35 miles since filling up. Would really like to try and get some of the fuel out since it would easier to try and handle. If anyone would have anything to help? Thank you

 

[Turdle]

Hi I am working on my 96 Ford Explorer. Last week had my fuel pump go out on me while out with my family. I am having an issue trying to get the filler and vent hoses off of the fuel tank. It isn't a normal worm drive hose clamp. Looks like another compression fitting like is located on the fuel filter. Has anyone seen anything like this. I am not able to lower the fuel tank far enough with these hoses connected. Would anyone out there have any ideas. Also had only gone 35 miles since filling up. Would really like to try and get some of the fuel out since it would easier to try and handle. If anyone would have anything to help? Thank you

Welcome to the forum. I have moved this thread to the stock 1995-2001 ( 2nd gen) sub forum
You might be able to get it lowered by removing the 3 - 8mm screws around the filler- inside the fill door. This will allow the whole filler tube assembly to move down a bit

 

[sloop]

st 2:08 into the video - mine had these connectors - i called them horse shoe connectors - he calls them spring style connectors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfuYTjftkDo

jus sayin - with my 95, after replacing the fuel pump, it turned out to be the relay

when changing mine, i thought that 'empty the tank first' thing did not apply to me - only had about 1/4 full but it does matter