Engine - No Start/Parked On Incline w/Nose Down

Article No.
99-22-3

11/01/99

NO START - VEHICLE PARKED ON INCLINE WITH
VEHICLE NOSE DOWN AND 1/4 TANK OF FUEL

FORD:
1997-2000 EXPLORER

MERCURY:
1997-2000 MOUNTAINEER

ISSUE
A no start condition when vehicle is parked on an incline with the vehicle in a nose down position and less than 1/4 tank of fuel may occur. This may be caused by the fuel pump sender assembly not reaching far enough into the front portion of the fuel tank reservoir when the vehicle is parked in this position.

ACTION
Replace fuel pump/sender assembly with a revised fuel pump/sender assembly. Refer to the appropriate model year Workshop Manual, Section 310-01, for removal and installation instructions.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

XL2Z-9H307-DA Fuel Pump/Sender Assembly
(1999-2000)

F7PZ-9H307-BA Fuel Pump/Sender Assembly
(1997-1998)

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And Emission Warranty Coverage For 2000 Model Year Only

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

992203A Replace Fuel Pump 1.3 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
9H307 16

OASIS CODES: 404000, 603300