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. See FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE table. For additional testing information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM in the SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - GASOLINE article.

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.