Fuel Pump Replacement: What is the level of effort?

[yaneev]

Hello,

My 2002 explorer skipped a few beats while running parked, or at red lights over the last couple weeks. It came to a climax when I started it, put it in gear, it stalled and could not get it going again. I had it towed to what I think is a legitamite mechanic. They diagnosed it as a failed fuel pump and are asking $900 to replace it, parts, labor and taxes.

My question is, does this sound like a legitamite cost, and is this an easy fix? I am middle of the road as far as my mechanical/technical capability to repair things. The $900 sounds like a lot.

Thanks for all responses!!!

 

[RickM]

Actually $900 sounds like a lower end price from a dealer. Effort? Let's start with...you have to drop the gas tank. Another more direct route is explained here: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=322730

Just add the cost of the pump.

 

[yaneev]

Very helpful. Thanks so much

 

[Exproblems]

Hello,

My question is, does this sound like a legitamite cost, and is this an easy fix?

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Figure a new "fuel pump assembly" will cost between $150- $275 for the part. I looked up some fuel pump prices and this is what I got. The V-6's are a little cheaper than the V-8's. Expect the repair shop you are using to tack on a shop surcharge to the price of the part.

 

[yaneev]

Great! Thanks.