Fuel pump noise

[stiptrader]

I'm concerned that I might have a problem with my '02 Explorer fuel pump. The truck has developed a whining noise that is loudest around the rear wheel well. The truck is running fine with no problems but if this noise is the fuel pump I don't want to wait till I'm stranded to findout. Is this an involved repair if the fuel pump needs to be replaced? Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[DeRocha]

Its a $400+ job at the dealer to replace the fuel pump. Does the noise happen all the time? Does it happen when parked, or when moving?

 

[TPLYNCH]

There is an issue with the rear differentials on the 2002+ Ex's whining. You sure it's not that?

 

[stiptrader]

The noise is pretty continuous and occurs when the truck is idling as well as when it's moving. The pitch is pretty consistent and doesn't change with speed. I've owned the vehicle for over a year and I definitely haven't heard it before.

 

[davidmmm69]

I had my 95 explorers fuel pump replaced last summer when i was in Florida, and ever since there has been a wicked loud whine from near the fuel pump it is new and whines.
So just because it whines doesn;t mean that it is ready to die,..
and of course when mine died I just filled the tank...cost 265 dollars for the shop to replace the fuel pump.