Fuel Pressure

WARNING: Inspect fuel system for leaks or damage before testing fuel pump.

NOTE: For fuel pressure specifications, see FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS article.

Release fuel pressure. Install fuel pressure gauge. Fuel pump may be activated by grounding fuel pump lead at Self-Test connector. Using a jumper lead, ground FP terminal with ignition on. This activates fuel pump. See Fig 1 . Compare fuel pressure reading on fuel pressure gauge with specifications in FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE table. For additional testing information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM in the SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article in this section.

Fig 1: Fuel Pump Self-Test Connector ID

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

Application

Specification

Pressure

⁽¹⁾

Volume

⁽²⁾

⁽¹⁾	For fuel pressure specifications, see FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS article.

⁽²⁾	Volume is 1 Pt. (.5L) in 30 Seconds.