Fuel Pump Replacement Service

Fuel Pump Replacement and Service at Blake Fulenwider Ford of Andrews

Depending on what engine your vehicle is equipped with, you’re likely used to some impressive power when you’re behind the wheel. Without a good supply of fuel though, your engine will be practically useless underneath your hood. When you’re worried about the state of your fuel pump near Odessa, Andrews, or Midland, you’re going to want to schedule a service with Blake Fulenwider Ford of Andrews.

Your Fuel Pump

When your vehicle refused to start no matter how many times you turn the key, and your battery is perfectly charged, you may have a problem with your fuel pump. Your fuel pump is responsible for moving the gasoline in your fuel tank all the way to your engine, so that combustion can occur without pause. When something is wrong with your pump assembly though, you might find yourself stranded. This system’s main component is a DC motor that sucks fuel up from your tank with the help of a regulator, which controls pressure. When either of these becomes damaged, you’ll find that you’ll quickly run into issues. Depending on your model, your fuel pump was likely designed to last indefinitely, but it can eventually degrade over time like any other part. When you’re worried about how it’s doing, it’s best to bring your vehicle in for service.

Spotting Faults

You might be wondering how to spot a faulty fuel pump, and luckily, there are a few different ways to diagnose the problem. Your fuel pump usually won’t fail altogether, but you might notice it failing slowly over time. If your check engine light is on, it could be the first sign that something is wrong, as it may mean that your engine isn’t receiving an adequate amount of fuel for the air that it’s taking in. You might also hear a whirring noise from the back of your vehicle. If you leave your door open as you turn your key, you may be able to better pinpoint where this noise is coming from. If you find that it’s near your fuel tank, you have a surefire sign that something is probably wrong with the fuel pump. At worst, a failed fuel pump might keep your engine from starting, and can even stall it on the road. When this happens, you’ll want to have it immediately replaced. Even if your vehicle manages to start again, you likely have more issues on the horizon. 

Driving Safely

You’ll likely have a good bit of time between when you start to experience problems and when your pump totally fails, so you might be wondering if you can just continue to drive like normal and hope for the best. While no one is stopping you from doing this, there are certainly a few things that you’ll want to know before you do. When you drive on a faulty pump, you risk overheating both your catalytic converter and your engine itself. When these become damaged, you might find that you rack up a hefty bill that could be twice or three times as much as it would cost to replace the fuel pump in the first place. On top of this, you’re still risking that your vehicle randomly breaks down.