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Replacing f-150 fuel pump

Drop tank. Beg, borrow or steal a 2 post lift. Drain as much as you can first, by going in to the inlet of the tank from the filler neck boot.
 

It must have a zipper on it book time is 1.5 Hr are less... Don't matter I can have the bed off while you are sucking the fuel out of the tank and not mess with the tank...

I bet he can take the bead bolts out of one side loosen the other side and tilt the bed up enoufh to get to the pump... Dunno I never did one on a 09... Sounds easy enoufh tho...
 
rrman,

I have never worked on an F-150 so my advice is suspect at best. I have, however, replaced the fuel pump on my 2005 Ford Ranger. The bed comes off with 6 torx head screws and one electrical plug that services the lights. I pulled the bed by myself in about 1/2 hour. If I'd had any help lifting the bed, I could have done it in less time. I didn't have a spanner wrench to remove the large nut that holds the pump into the tank, so it took me quite a while unscrewing it using a brass punch and ball peen hammer.

It was relatively easy on my Ranger. If the F-150 is similar to it, and if you have some muscle to help you, I'd recommend removing the bed.

Tom in TN
 
When my f150 needed replacing the shop I go to and trust dropped the tank, would not even consider lifting the box even though I did inquire.
 
Don't know about an '09 but I to replace one on a 2003 F350 with bed. The bolts were a pain in the a**, some kind of better idea-NOT. They were drilled into the frame without threads(self-threading), had to cut each one(8) with a grinder then lift off with a boom pole and tractor. The actual fuel pump replacement was easy and fast. Had to buy new bolts of course. Did I mention this was all done in the barnyard:-( Had it been on a flatter surface I would have dropped the tank.
 
If you are able to remove the bed without much trouble, do it. I replaced the fuel pump on my motorhome tank. Even without the gas it was a very heavy metal tank. I will never do that again. Stan
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My Silverado eats fuel pumps like most of them. Removing the bed is easy. I've dropped the tank but there is not enough clerance to do much comfortably. Best thing I did was install an access panel in the bed above the fuel tank. Lift panel off, remove pump, install new one, put panel back in place.
 
I'm not doubting your diagnosis, but most Fords of that era used a fuel pump driver module that were very high failure. So he sure to check that first. Of course its possible, but I've never seen a pump fail on one of those. If the pump needs replaced I always drop the tank
 
yes check what JDIH said I bet your Fuel Pump Driver Module is bad
they are made of white metal and they go bad
easy to replace
Take yours off and look and see if it is corroded
Here at my Ford dealership we replace alot
 

I am only asking, Are you sure the driver module is Working be for you go & buy & replace the pump?
 
The check valve is part of the fuel pump and is bad
causing extra crank time which will eventually wear
out the starter.I cycle the key switch a few times to
prime it but its my wifes truck.
 
Would take me a hour just to get all the tools boxes and other
stuff out of the bed

But, after removing tank twice because replacement pump had a
defective fuel gauge sending unit, I made a access plate in floor
of bed while tank was off.

My economy Mazda only requires removal of rear seat and panel to
get at fuel pump but of course after 27 years been no need to
remove it.

Would be a simple task for mfg's to provide easy access on all
pickups.
 
I don't know on a Ford. But My pump went out on my 99 Dodge 1500 this summer. Was not happy thinking about dropping the tank. YouTube'd it, and everyone said it was easier to remove the bed, so that's what I did. Was a TON easier. Had it replaced pretty darn quick too. Good luck![/u]
 
I made the mistake of dropping the tank on a '96 Dodge 250. Not enough clearance, broke the fitting going into the pump. I ended up taking the bed off to try to fix, way easier than wrestling with the tank. I could not find the proper fitting. It started leaking again. I broke my leg so I can't work on it now so I sent it to a shop. Careful reading of the manual speaks of access through fender well after removing plastic inner fender. I did not explore this but it is a Dodge. Cutting a hole in bed sounds like the best option.
 
If you drop the tank a motorcycle jack works great! Can usually find one on fb market or craigslist for about $25. A couple friends have used mine to swap the pump out.
 
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