Wrong fuel pump

[GodsPredeces0r]

Hey guys I ordered a fuel pump from eBay for my 2003 Ford explorer sport.
I realised a bit later that I ordered the one for the trac. It looks a little different and am wondering if there is a way to make it work with my current model?

Advanced Auto sells just the pump for 120 and the whole sending unit is a whole lot more. So I'm trying to cut corners with what I got if possible. I'm about to order the pump if needed be but I'd hate for it to not work either.

Any suggestions?

 

[lincolnlocker]

Hey guys I ordered a fuel pump from eBay for my 2003 Ford explorer sport.
I realised a bit later that I ordered the one for the trac. It looks a little different and am wondering if there is a way to make it work with my current model?

Advanced Auto sells just the pump for 120 and the whole sending unit is a whole lot more. So I'm trying to cut corners with what I got if possible. I'm about to order the pump if needed be but I'd hate for it to not work either.

Any suggestions?
My problem: Intermittent start; motor cranks but does not always start.
Solution I have been trying which seems to work: turn ignition key to on but do not try to start motor for 5-10 seconds. After this attempt the car starts Wrong Fuel SOS.

My problem: Intermittent start; motor cranks but does not always start.
Solution I have been trying which seems to work: turn ignition key to on but do not try to start motor for 5-10 seconds. After this attempt the car starts.
My question: Does the Fuel Pump Relay go bad all at once or slowly over time?

Also, the safe way to remove Relay from fuse box?

 

[donalds]

Yes the relay can burn up over time
To remove it just pull wiggle it out of the fuse box

 

[410Fortune]

It does not sound like a relay to me
Because when you turn the key a few times, the pump primes each time. This is a function of the computer, fuel
Pump relay and fuse. This means when you turn the key and the pump primes for 1-2 second those are all working . However it seems you have a low pressure issue or a weak pump. If it starts easily after priming the pump 3-5 times, it is because your weak fuel pump is building up adequate pressure for the cold start.