Engine cranks, no start ! How to Troubleshoot & Replace a Fuel Pump on a 1998 Lincoln Town Car 

Thanks , I know how frustrating it can be when steps are glossed over and that’s the information you need the most !

I honestly don’t recall, I believe I did it over a couple days, with the video as a guide I expect it could be done comfortably in a weekend. That’s without cutting corners or rushing it. I alway plan ahead ( if possible) gather my supplies and even my plan tools such as “jack to remove the fuel tank” ahead of time . A mental dry run. Nothing ever goes according to plan but it helps when things need extra attention. I work alone and learned to utilize things such as cargo straps or even a quilt as helpers for extra hands or a sled for moving heavy objects such as transmissions or weighted fuel tanks . I really appreciate subscribers! And there feed back. Your questions are always welcome.

Be certain it’s bad , you may consider finding a small shop with lower overhead than the dealer

Dielectric grease or replace the pesky ground wire with a copper substitute

We bought many years ago, it’s a great car. It’s not a difficult job. With the tips I shared it should be fairly straight forward.

Pump and Filter I used was Bosch , and the hardware was purchased on EBAY from a Ford dealer , I have one nut plate. kingranch@currently.com Send me a message and I’ll share the package information part # and source.

There’s actually a check valve that maintains the pressure, I believe it’s in the fuel tank on the float valve assembly

I considered that too. But the car had sat for many years and I wanted it completely clean and flushed

@@normanpaulife I kinda figured that by looking at it

@@normanpaulife Great job I liked the video

@@ceciljones1248 there are two other videos showing the engine removal and long block rebuild, and two more coming. That’s why it sat , i didn’t have the time to work on the engine very often.

Absolutely Not

Can you cut a access door in the trunk for it

Thank you

Start with the fuel Filter ! And the next step is to barrow a fuel pressure tester from an auto parts store and test fuel pressure.

@@normanpaulife thank you so much

You’re very welcome, if you have other questions feel free.

What testing have you done ? Start at the fuse , also there’s a fuel cutout switch in the trunk .

Start by testing the easiest parts first, based on your tools and experience that could be up front ( engine bay) or at the electrical connector of the pump. If you find which two wires power the pump, you could connect power directly to the power and listen to it. You could check to see if your fuel filter for a plugged . Etc

Every shop is different, professional shops have a much higher hourly rate to pay for the overhead , nice pretty building and all the property taxes etc. Small shops charge much less . You can call around ask they can give you estimate. Are you certain it’s the fuel pump, not a relay ? You can barrow the equipment from major auto parts and test it. It’s not a difficult job I would recommend doing it on a weekend or long weekend would be better to help reduce the rush. Prep it on Friday evening and begin early on Saturday and finalize everything on Sunday by midday

@@normanpaulife it's just my only car and im just an aapprentice....I dont want nothing to go wrong

There is an adhered foam rubber seal on the fuel sending unit that is “not removable” yes it was reused as per design. It is sold as a unit with the sending unit - in other words if it’s leaking the sending unit must be replaced. Unless an after market manufacturer began selling it.

@@normanpaulife gotcha thank you

Good luck , if you have other feel free ask

Check for spark first, it’s the easiest, and most common failure. I have a couple Fiero videos that show a simple method

One gallon of gas may not be enough for the fuel pump to draw it .

Thanks so much