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The Motorcrafts rust out since Ford uses mild steel for the pump assembly, just like they do for the exhaust. Of course it's going to rust and disintegrate.
I was just happy that the retaining ring on the fuel tank was still strong enough to be used.
I went with a NAPA pump assembly when I replaced the original Motorcraft when it started getting really loud. I think it was a Carter as well, but the assembly on mine looked like it was made from Stainless Steel, it was so polished and shiny.
The best thing about getting it from NAPA was the lifetime warranty. NAPA has been cutting the warranty on it's products for years though, but if it says "Limited Lifetime Replacement" or something similar on the receipt, you can exchange it for a new one if it ever stops working.
Also, a new fuel pump gives a performance boost. I didn't realize how tired the original Motorcraft was until I had a new fuel pump in there.
Don't forget to replace the fuel filter as well, especially if it's also the original.
I was just happy that the retaining ring on the fuel tank was still strong enough to be used.
I went with a NAPA pump assembly when I replaced the original Motorcraft when it started getting really loud. I think it was a Carter as well, but the assembly on mine looked like it was made from Stainless Steel, it was so polished and shiny.
The best thing about getting it from NAPA was the lifetime warranty. NAPA has been cutting the warranty on it's products for years though, but if it says "Limited Lifetime Replacement" or something similar on the receipt, you can exchange it for a new one if it ever stops working.
Also, a new fuel pump gives a performance boost. I didn't realize how tired the original Motorcraft was until I had a new fuel pump in there.
Don't forget to replace the fuel filter as well, especially if it's also the original.