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Fuel Pump Location? #1325642 07/04/05 05:13 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5 Walled Lake, Michigan V viking_camper OP Newbie
OP viking_camper Newbie V Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5 Walled Lake, Michigan	Ok. I feel dumb for asking this but where is the fuel pump located on a 1998 Contour. I don't know much yet about the Contour and the fuel pump may have gone out as my son was driving it home this evening. I'm hoping it's not in the fuel tank. Thanks Last edited by viking_camper; 07/04/05 05:16 AM.

Re: Fuel Pump Location? #1325643 07/04/05 05:18 AM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,322 San Diego, CA M Marky_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
Marky_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er M Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,322 San Diego, CA	Access the pump by removing the rear seat, see the "how to" for sevice/repair. 1999 Toreador Red SVT, DOB 4/22/99, 2005 Of 2760. "Many posted questions are answered by farm boys"

Re: Fuel Pump Location? #1325644 07/04/05 05:20 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5 Walled Lake, Michigan V viking_camper OP Newbie
OP viking_camper Newbie V Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5 Walled Lake, Michigan	Thanks Marky for such a quick response. I am really going to like this site. I know I will have a lot of questions.

Re: Fuel Pump Location? #1325645 07/04/05 05:29 AM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,322 San Diego, CA M Marky_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
Marky_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er M Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,322 San Diego, CA	What are the symptoms, the 98's do not have problematic fuel pumps. The fuel filter is located below the right rear door. 1999 Toreador Red SVT, DOB 4/22/99, 2005 Of 2760. "Many posted questions are answered by farm boys"

Re: Fuel Pump Location? #1325646 07/04/05 05:36 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5 Walled Lake, Michigan V viking_camper OP Newbie
OP viking_camper Newbie V Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5 Walled Lake, Michigan	Well as my son was driving home the car just quit. When starting, the engine turns over but dosen't seem to be getting any gas. I really don't have a clue as to what it might be but thought I would start with the fuel pump.

Re: Fuel Pump Location? #1325647 07/04/05 05:37 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	Posting your son's symptoms will aid in making sure you are repairing/replacing the correct part. If you have a CEL (check engine light), get the code read for free at Autozone, and give us the code (not the description they give you.. the actual code: Pxxxx, where X = 0-9) Tell us the mileage, make, model, year, and trim of your vehicle, as well. Ray '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: Fuel Pump Location? #1325648 07/04/05 05:43 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 786 Houston Texas P PacificTourG Veteran CEG\'er
PacificTourG Veteran CEG\'er P Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 786 Houston Texas	Also, do you have a Zetec I4 or a Duratec V6? '98 Contour Pacific Green(Modded) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/676416 FS:'98-00 Contour front bumper.Brand new unused (Non-SVT)

Re: Fuel Pump Location? #1325649 07/04/05 05:49 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5 Walled Lake, Michigan V viking_camper OP Newbie
OP viking_camper Newbie V Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5 Walled Lake, Michigan	I know that it's a v6. I know very little about the car as I have not had it very long. My mother gave it to us when she moved back here to Michigan. She refuses to drive here not that I blame her. I will get more info in the morning. Thanks for all your responces. I feel at home already.

Re: Fuel Pump Location? #1325650 07/04/05 04:10 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5 Walled Lake, Michigan V viking_camper OP Newbie
OP viking_camper Newbie V Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5 Walled Lake, Michigan	Ok, here is the info: 1998 Contour GL 110,119 miles 16V Zetec VCT I thought it was a 6 cylinder but it is a 4. I'm just wondering if the plugs could have fouled out. I had this happen on a 1991 Cougar and the car wouldn't start. Could this be the problem? I checked the fuses and they are all ok. Mom said she didn't know if the plugs have been changed or not.

Re: Fuel Pump Location? #1325651 07/04/05 10:08 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 14 S sigprn New CEG\'er
sigprn New CEG\'er S Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 14	I'm not a expert like the big dogs on the website. But here is my two cents. My newphew is a ASE certified mechanic at the Ford garage. He told me some time ago if a car won't start then the two places to start are. Is the engine getting fuel. Is the engine getting spark. If its not getting fuel its the fuel filter or the fuel pump. If its not getting spark we'll thats a completely different ballgame. Meaning that where his trouble shooting expertise would have to come in. I seen him pull out small like jumper wires to bypass stuff to locate a problem. I WAS BLOWN AWAY WHEN I SEEN THAT.

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