It might NOT be your F150 Fuel Pump 

Mathew YOU ARE THE MAN!!! i can not thank you enough for posting this video...I was a minute away from calling a tow truck to have my sons F150 towed to my mechanic to have the fuel pump replaced but fortunately i checked RU-vid first and came across ur video. Mathew you truly saved me a ton of money and time...it turned out be the FPDM and my son followed your video and replaced it quickly, easily and inexpensively...you made my boy and me extremely happy to have his truck back on the road.. I really can not thank you enough....a million thank yous to you Mathew!!! keep up the good work...i owe you a beer or two!!

Look at all that corrosion on the frame rails. You must live in a northern state where winters are bad. A good video to help others out. Fords idea of putting aluminum on steel was a great one.

WTG! Saved the day! It's Christmas Eve and thought for sure my fuel pump went out. Turned out it was the fpsm and instead of an all day project and $200 it was a ten min project and $100! God bless you real good!

I have a 2010 F-150. I could see the module without dropping the tire. Got underneath the truck in front of the passenger side back tire with a flashlight and could see it. Fortunately the module looks OK. In my case my fuel pump went bad a month or so ago when we were camping. Someone camping down the lot has decades of experience with Fords and helped me diagnose. We got it running an back home. He checked the fuses and they looked good. Had the fuel pump replaced and thought I was done. Last week got a wrench light and truck has been shutting off when in stop and go traffic. Found out yesterday about the fuse issue. Basically the wire to the #27 fuse cannot handle the load and the fuse melts. Ran a wire to a new fuse in a different slot and all is well. Was glad to see this video just to make sure we do not have any more issues!

6 years later I want to say thanks for making this video!!! Saved me so many hours of frustration and diagnosis!!!

I appreciate folks like you sharing their experiences with the rest of us shade tree mechanics regarding vehicle maintenance. Thank you for posting and God Bless...

I appreciate the video. 6 years later and your still helping people. I went through a auto car wash and my truck cut off. I made it home eventually lol. It cut off about 6 times. Luckily I wasn’t too far. Found your video, dropped my spare and my module was cracked in half. I guess the water spraying under the truck was the last straw. Headed to parts store now to get a new one. Thanks again.

Thanks for filming this fix! I parked last night and with zero warning this morning my 2008 would not turn over. Figuring a fuel issue I managed to find this video within an hour of looking messing around. Tapped the fuel pump driver module a little and it started on the next crank.

This is amazing content, thank you for sharing. The amount of money and more importantly time this may save me is truly appreciated. Will update. Same day update: Inspected part and while not nearly as corroded as your video it was definitely on the path. Replaced and mounted with bushing and the truck started very smoothly with little to no excessive vibration. Thanks again!

Thank you! Fixed mine today, back on the road again. Saved me $$ and time thank you very much 👌🏻

Great video, this was totally my problem too. Was thinking I had a bad fuel pump but wanted to do all the diagnostics before going to that extreme. So in the 30 seconds it took me to drop the spare, my FPDM looked exactly like yours.

Matt, Your video saved me a lot of messing around. Thank you very much, back on the road after a quick 1/2 hour repair!

I want to thank you. I barely made it to work with the exact symptoms you described. Coldest day of the year I crawled under the truck in the parking lot on a friday night after working all day and fixed it and it’s been perfect since. Again a million thanks

Thank you so much for this! Had mine go out completely today in a snowstorm. Got it back rolling again! It feels like it has more power than it has in awhile now!

Well done sir! I had the exact same problem with my 2007 Ford F150 and had to have it towed to a repair shop. Fortunately (or unfortunately for them) they had experienced COVID and could not diagnose my truck for another week. I started searching on RU-vid as I was pretty sure it was the fuel pump myself, and found your video! The rest is history; I purchased a new driver at O'Reilly's and had it installed in 20 minutes, (the old one looked exactly like yours and fell apart as it was being removed!) And now the truck runs perfectly again! Thank you! I am sure you saved me several hundred dollars in repairs, plus a week or more without my vehicle, because the likelihood that they would start with the fuel pump and work back from there was a distinct possibility! Thank you once again for a great video!

This video saved me a ton of time, energy, and money. Exactly what was wrong with my 2005 F150. It’s a joke Ford hasn’t had a recall about this. Thanks.

About to dive into this project myself. Thanks for the video! 👍🏼👍🏼

All good advice. I have F250 Ecab and a ranger Ecab. Both have had fuel pumps installed. Expensive repair..

You hit the nail on the head!! I thought it was a fuel pump and thank God i watched your video. I dropped my tire and found the FPDM broken in half. I replaced it for $105 and was back on the road in 10 min. You saved me a tow and who knows how much the mechanic would of charged to diagnose and probably start with the pump!! You're the man

Saved me a ton of time and effort. My 2009 F150 work truck wouldn't start and thought it was a bad fuel pump. Ended up being a bad relay! Thanks! Got a new sub for life!

This is one of the videos I came across that saved me a lot of labor. THANK YOU.

huge help that is exactly what mine was doing I didn't know about that part, changed it works great now, thanks a million !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the info! Saved me 300.00 on a new fuel pump and saved me a bunch of work. I have a 2005 f150 also. I checked the fuel pump module like you said and sure enough the back side of it was corroded and exposing the circuit board. I changed the module and have had no problems since. Thanks again!

absolutely great info man thank you sooo much. i had to learn the hard way after dropping a full 28gal tank and replacing the fuel pump... only to have my ford dye again on me 65miles from home. thank god i found your video before giving up on my truck. May blessings find you and yours. Sincerely, Veloci Philoso

Thanks, bro. Great info. Simple and to the point. I've been having the same symptoms on my 1995 Econoline.

Great video matt 👍 I've been trying to figure out this problem for over a year, sometimes the truck wouldn't start sometimes it would intermittent problem couldn't figure it out until I saw this video... you rock dude.👍👍👍

THANK YOU!!! This video saved me hours and $100. I was about to drop the tank and replace the fuel pump! So glad I watched this first.

Great info, THANKS. Had the same problem, saw this video and checked the driver module and that was it.

thanks so much for your video! after a $325.00 tow today and a lost day of work i found your vid and lo and behold my module looked worse than yours. slapped a new one on, works fine and i'm going to work tomorrow to re-koop my money! thanks

Best video because my truck has done this for a year. Spending money to same results. Thanks! Feel confident this will fix it!

Thank you for this video. My truck was doing the same thing. I thought fuel pump, was fixing to get it towed. Saw this video and started here first. It worked😊 so easy took me about 5 mins to change it. Thanks so much you saved me some money🙌

Thanks for the very informative video, my fuel pump driver module had a hole eat through all the way to the connector, cleaned up the connector and replaced the module and it fired right up and runs fine.

Matthew, your video really saved my day. I was thinking fuel pump, but odd, since it would run strong, until it wouldn't. I didn't even know about the driver. Mine looked like yours. I replaced that and the fuel filter, and it seems to be the issue. It's running like it should now.

Sir: Your video, though 5 years old, I found to be a Godsend. I am currently experiencing almost the exact same problem you had 5 years ago in how the problem came to your attention. We each own the same vehicle, only my Lariat is a 2004, yours an ‘05. Was running strong and normally when last week began idling VERY rough and then engine light came on. Managed to get home with stall-outs every 1/4 mile (Fortunately I was close to home and did check oil level, which seems normal.) And, like you, my suspicion is bad fuel pump and/or fuel filter. Unfortunately, NOT a cheap repair (the pump anyway), if you’re a Non-Gearhead like me and at the mercy of whom you hope is an honest (if not expensive) mechanic. Fortunately, I did receive one Pearl from an acquaintance who is a lifelong master mechanic, certified in everything a mechanic can be ASC certified in….and then some. A living, breathing encyclopedia of all things automotive/mechanical. I pointed out to him that aftermarket fuel filters can be had at any of the major online retailers (A specific one comes to mind!), and via the websites of the chain automotive parts retailers- for as little as $45. He immediately told me “No!” and that these cheap, foreign-manufactured fuel pumps are basically inexpensive junk and rarely last beyond 6 months. The Ford OEM fuel pump runs in the neighborhood of $480.00, but this was one instance where buying the factory part is the wiser decision. (Assuming this is the problem with my truck!?) As you stated, just getting access to the fuel pump on these model trucks is a major pain (even for the mechanic), and I certainly don’t wish to repeat the process in 6 months because I requested installation of inferior parts. Like myself, I’m assuming you really like your truck. Mine has been reliable and dependable up to this current problem. Unfortunately, new ones are $~50,000. Who can afford that. I will definitely ask if it’s possibly the fuel pump service module, based upon your experience and recommendation. Thank you for your helpful videos. Happy and safe travels.

Thank you for taking the time to explain this! I have a 2000 f150 that seemingly needs a fuel pump but now hopefully it's the FPDM. Fingers crossed.

I'm glad I came across this video as this is was the exact culprit to my truck not wanting to start on random occasions. I checked under the spare tire location and the aluminum housing was cracked twisted and buckled. The back plate of the housing had a large curved crack that somehow got pushed in close to the circuit board. It was so close that the corrosion was transferred and built up onto the soldered components. I broke away all the frail housing wiped the board clean and the truck started perfectly fine. I temporarily stuck it in a ziploc bag and sealed the entire thing with electrical tape as a temporary solution. Thanks for the video was really helpful.

My Brother-in-law's 06 F150 was running bad yesterday and this morning it would not start. It's been raining here like crazy the last couple days. He called me about changing the fuel pump, came on youtube and saw this video. Pulled the Fuel Pump Driver Module and it was falling apart, the back side was pretty much gone. Put a new one on and the truck started right up. Thank you so much for posting this video.

Thanks buddy, 6am here went to start my truck to go to work and I have a no start, no fuel pump sound issue. Fuses and relay good, I’ll check this next and post back.

Thank you so much for posting this video. You have saved me a lot of time, effort and money. Your diagnosis was spot on for my truck. I replaced that desentigrating module and it started right up and runs fine. Again, many thanks!!

I stumbled across your video searching for symptoms for my 06 Lincoln mark lt. every time I would step on the gas my truck would feel like it was chocking, and my fuel range decreased from 14mpg to 10. So I change the fuel filter thinking it was that but it didn’t. Work. So I thought it was the fuel injectors or fuel pump until I seen your video. Wow I had never heard of the fuel module but that was the problem..thanks man!

This same thing happed to me today. I stalled pulling off the highway. It did start right back up. But exact same symptoms. I replaced the fuel filter, and it seemed to help some. Thanks for the video info.

Excellent. Back probing the components will isolate the trouble. With corrosion like that, I would get a wiring diagram to track down and clean all grounds on the rig.

Thanks a bunch !! fixed it in about an hour, the worse part was wrestling the spare tire, the old one looked like crap

This is a good video! This should be what RU-vid is all about! A guy with smarts and common sense explaining something clearly.

Outstanding. Had the same issue 3 times. Good crank, but won't turn over. Thought fuel, then found a burnt up fuel pump relay fuse. Thanks man!

Perfect vid. Right to the point. You have probably helped hundreds of dudes out there who do their own work.

Thanks for the pointer. I’m in the uk and no garages would have found this. Mine wasn’t even corroded through and I got a po191 code but the two bottom pins were crusty, stuck a new unit on,(sent by rock auto in 2 days) and it’s right as rain, so my two pennies would be to check your unit against a known good one off a friends or neighbours truck (they aren’t as plentiful over here).

I have a f150 some one gave me they described the same problem. So this is the third video I watched. So tomorrow I'll check things out .thanks for the tips

Hey I would just like to say thank u very much. My 04 f150 had been acting up off and on and I thought it was poor fuel most of the time. Upon inspection after I watched your video, I reached in wheel well and removed some of the back plate from module!!! Again thank u🙏🙏

Great video Im late but the information was on time. Watching the past during the present. Yes now its back to the future. Thank you sir for being a blessing to others.

This video saved my butt. Stopped on the side of the street and was able to fix it right there. Thank you

I’ve seen other f150 guys disconnected the bed and lifting it a bit to have access to the fuel cap/fuel pump assembly. Great idea here, I’ve been having the PITA P0174 for quite some time, it comes and goes but mostly it throws a code on start up. I will try my fuel pressure later to see what kind of pressure I’m getting, then I’ll check that part. TY sir! I appreciate you sharing the info here! 🙏🏼

Thank you for the information. I will check out these possibilities before I replace the fuel pump. Good video packed with information. 👍👍

By the way, before changing the fuel filter with those spring fittings, spray some lubricant into the end of the fitting to wet it. That area of the vehicle gets covered with everything it drives through. Use fuel line release tool and a flat bladed screwdriver as a lever to help push the release tool under/into the retaining spring connection, then you should be able to separate the line from the fuel filter. I scribe my mileage into the filter housing and when it rusts later I can see it clearly, better than paint markers.

Thank you for the video. My truck just started having the same problem. This really helped get me back on the road.

We were in the mountains at hunting camp, 45 minutes off the main road and way back in the woods, when my fuel pump went up. Or so I thought. I was trying to figure out how in the heck I was going to get my truck out of the woods, which was just the first problem. Watched this video and decided to give it a try. HALLELUJAH Thanks to you and this video, I was able to drive the truck out. THANKS FOR SAVING ME A TON OF MONEY 💰💰💰

Thank you sir. Your video saved me hundred of dollars. I never would have looked there until I saw this and yes indeed my module was hanging and shot to hell. It took me five minutes to fix.

Great stuff bro. Excellent show and tell.

Sounds like exactly what was wrong with my truck. Same symptoms going to look at the truck now, thank you!!

I would like to also thank you, howbeit 6 years later, honestly I wasn't even aware of a fuel pump drive module. Located mines and saw how it was kind of rigged up. unplugged it, plugged it in , crawled from under the truck (longest part of this whole process 🤣), turned the key and started right up. So Thank you sir! I know there may still be an issue with the FPDM, will do some more diagnostics on the wires, connector and module.

Thank you for this video. My truck died on me the other day and this is exactly what the problem was. Replaced it and my truck runs so much better its crazy

awesome awesome video. thanks. I'm stranded at lowes, waiting it out hoping for a start. ill check this when I get home

You are THE MAN my spare was already down saw it right away same as yours 105$ fix fired right up. Thank you very much for sharing./Ken

I remember when the fuel pump was on the side of the bottom of the block. So easy to take off only to bolts to deal with ! always a ford owner. but this is why I don't like how the change things to make it harder to work on yourself. So you have to take it to the dealership !

I rate this youtute 10 on 10 scale, Why? because of the important relevant information. Great Job Matthew, very helpful, Thank You and keep up the good work.

This video was a godsend, thank you for posting. I was having the exact same problems and was gonna replace the fuel pressure sensor before I watched this video. Checked my module and yep broked and full of corrosion replaced it and truck runs like a top, again thank you.

Been looking everywhere for this video thank you!! I replaced my fuel pump and fuel filter and my Idle control sensor, and my spark plugs and it is still doing the same thing... i gotta try this out hope it works

Thanks, helped me out. It was a great eureka moment to find the problem.

Thanks for the heads up Matt!

Thanks for the video. I was about to replace the fuel pump, then after I watched this, it was just like you said. My truck runs good again

Thanks, I have a 2003 F-150, 5.4 and having some intermittant issues and throwing a couple codes. Each PO171 and PO 174 included the MAP sensor. So, I reinstalled the original MAP sensor I replaced the last time I had a code similar. I found a VAC line leak was the culprit but left the new MAP sensor in place. On a hunch I reinstalled the old MAP sensor and the truck runs fine however, I do know about that fuel pump driver and if it dies you are stuck. So will replace soon as regular maintenance.

We make these simple things so hard on ourselves sometimes, my truck died and suspect fuel pump sending unit, took it off, it seems good, the original was replaced years ago. check the relay was good, I decided to check the wire connection, what I found was that the ground wire was rusted off, reinstalled the ground strap, truck fired up. So anyone before, throwing parts check the simple things first. I have learned if it cranks it is the ground. Also, the ford sending fuel pump unit is redesign to withstand the elements. It is pricy but worth it down the road.

Great video brotha gonna check out mine tomorrow hopefully it works. I checked everything turned out to be the fule pump fuse simple fix 🚘

My F150 is shuttering with my engine light on. I figured its the fuel filter or fuel pump related. I haven't checked the code yet. Thanks for the video!

I was prepared to replace my fuel pump on my 06 F 150 until I saw you video, so I checked and my fuel pump driver looked just like yours. I replaced it and now it starts and runs fine. Thanks for sharing, you saved me from replacing a fuel pump with all that extra work for nothing.

I recently had a no crank no start issue and I was checking online and saw to check this. Ended up being my starter but my fpdm was corroded like that. At least it wont be an issue down the road now that I have a new one.

Hey man I don't comment on much but this video was so helpful and informative I wanted to thank you sir. I appreciate it.

Thanks a lot for that information about the FPDM.

Thanks for the video i have a 2001 F150 4x4 no problem yet but I'm gonna take a look and see if i have one and what it looks like i can't believe the RUST THAT'S THE EAST COAST FOR YOU Arizona that's where you should consider moving to

Glad to have seen this video. I would rather replace the module first and if it's not the module then move to the next option.

Just wanna say thanks to our friend Matthew. I thought I had a bad fuel pump due to my 2010 f150 not turning over but I followed the advice in this video and it turned out the fuel pump relay/fuse was burned, replaced it and it turned on.

You saved me some work. Thanks man. Great information!

Thanks! We had issues with my husband's truck watched this video and was able to quickly repair our vehicle.

Great video, thanks! How's the truck doing?

Your awesome be sitting 5 hours today trying to figure my 05 ford out and you help thanks greatly

I have the same problem tonight paid a hundred bucks to get a tow home then I started doing RU-vid research found your video watched it one of the my truck and saw the same thing that you described now I get to pay another $100 for the new part I was no more than a half-mile from the parts store for my original breakdown if I knew what the problem was I could have walked to the store bought the part just plugged it in so I can get home then actually install it the right way oh well good video and appreciate the help

Nice video, thank you. I just started having a fuel pump problem I believe it to be the infamous 27 fuel relay fuse. (2009 and later f150) There is a service bulletin on it to relocate mini fuse 27 to a larger fuse in spot 70. This exhibits as a crank no start symptom. Just another ford 150 hiccup. I had heard about the fuel module corrosion problem thank you for showing what a bad one looks like.

Thank you man...Saved me a lot of money

Thank you! Very helpfull. It was my mass airflow sensor. Saved a lot of time!

You sir, just saved me a ton of work, and I thank you.

Thank you sir for a whole lot of good advice.

Thank you so much. Mass air flow sensor. You saved me time and money!

Wow first time ive heard of the FPDM so thanks a million for sharing your terrific research and results.!

I want to thank you 🙏🏼 you saved me lots of money and time I had the same problem bought the part problem solved

This very video allowed me to fix my 2005 F150. Good information

Excellent information, God bless

When using fore mentioned scissor tool on fuel lines always clean out with brake clean as to remove dirt.

Great video. Thank for the info it really helped!

Thank you for the great info bro. Mine is having the same issue and I am going to troubleshoot everything. Appreciate it

Just watched your video and I just did what you said.... Thank You. Saved me a lot money and especially the time and big head ache... Thanks a lot ...can't imagine replacing the pump and finding out later it was the driver module.. 😊. Oh I had just filled the tank... Whew!!;;