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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 90 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 7.3L DIESEL)ENGINE PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESTEST 8A: FUEL PRESSURE TESTRECOMMENDED PROCEDURE
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W
Recommended Procedure
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Recommended Procedure
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- Ensure fuel tank has fuel. Ensure fuel pump has power and ground. Fuel pump is located on driver's side frame rail. Turn ignition on. Using DVOM, check for battery voltage between 2 circuits at fuel pump. Battery voltage should be present for about 20 seconds after ignition is on. If voltage is as specified, go to next step. If voltage is not as specified, perform TEST FK: FUEL PUMP MONITOR CONTROL (ECONOLINE, EXCURSION & F250-550) under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 7.3L DIESEL article.
- On Econoline, remove doghouse cover. On all models, remove 1/8" pipe plug and install fuel pressure gauge at top rear of left cylinder head (Econoline), or top front of right cylinder head (Excursion and F250-550). See Figure and Figure or Figure . Start engine and allow it to idle. Check for leaks from the line to gauge. Go to next step.
- Check fuel pressure with a full load on the engine. DO NOT brake torque engine for more than 10 seconds. If fuel pressure is 45 psi (310 kPa) or more, go to TEST 8B: FUEL PRESSURE TEST . If fuel pressure is less than 45 psi (310 kPa), go to TEST 8C: ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP PRESSURE TEST .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.