Fuel Pump module relay - Breakdown and repair

[SuperPete]

Driving down the freeway, car just dies, no fuel symptoms, pulled to the side of the freeway, no start, like it's trying to grasp but no luck.
Starting to blame XDI-35 pump, decided to e-mail XDI and Greathead << who is my tuner.
Matt replied right away, give me his phone number and asked me to call,
We started trouble shooting and it was obvious I was not getting fuel, I also had few check engine codes:
P0087
P00C6
P0627

Matt was confident it was low pressure fuel pump not giving it juice, he told me to go find EMPTY water bottle on the side of the freeway, undo the fuel line that comes from the back of the car and connect to fuel pump line, it's the connection right next to the firewall on the passenger side and go crank the car few times see if I am getting fuel.
After trying to start the car for few seconds, there was not a single drop from that fuel line, He sad it has to be the fuel module relay, gave me part# AA8Z-9D370-B
I called local ford dealer and they had one in stock, called wife, to the rescue, 30 min later I got module plugged in and car running.
Watch my short video on the module location and more details about brake down.
Thank you GreatHead, thank you Matt Robinson, you are THE mean!

Thank you all, hope this short and sweet write up saves someone in the future.

VIDEO:

 

[ridered74]

You're the second one in a couple weeks. I might just replace mine to be on safe side. I'm sure it's cheaper than a tow.

 

[SuperPete]

yes sir

 

[FiveLeeter918]

no bueno, glad you got it fixed.

 

[ridered74]

yes sir

Did you happen to keep the old one? I'd be curious to see what all is inside and if it might just be a wire coming loose like the vvt solenoid. Since some people's cars it's an intermittent issue that makes me think it's something that could be repaired.

 

[jman1200]

You're the second one in a couple weeks. I might just replace mine to be on safe side. I'm sure it's cheaper than a tow.

That would have been me. Luckily I was close to home when it happened. @SuperPete , here is some reading material: https://shoforum.com/index.php?threads/car-died-fuel-pump-module.141240/
I wouldn't replace it right away but maybe keep a spare with you.
I do have the old one, I'll tear it apart when get a chance.

 

[SuperPete]

Did you happen to keep the old one? I'd be curious to see what all is inside and if it might just be a wire coming loose like the vvt solenoid. Since some people's cars it's an intermittent issue that makes me think it's something that could be repaired.

did you watch the video to the end?

 

[jtreber]

I thought these modules were covered by a recall. Was there a cutoff date?

 

[ridered74]

did you watch the video to the end?

No, I don't watch videos.

 

[6500rpm]

I thought these modules were covered by a recall. Was there a cutoff date?

Yes, 16S31. I don't recall if anyone had stated that theirs failed again after the recall or if it was covered. It was a common failure in the fleet a few years ago, can't say I've seen it on any of the cars made after the recall date. Didn't watch the video, but they get really hot and it's not mounted in an area that's not conducive to cooling.

 

[SuperPete]

No, I don't watch videos.

Well, I took module a part to see what the issue was.

 

[SuperPete]

I thought these modules were covered by a recall. Was there a cutoff date?

They are, dealer told me to bring car in, schedule appointment, LOL they don't just hand out new modules for free.
I did not have two days to waist so I just bought it and replaced it, so yes, if you want under warranty, you need to tow car in to dealer and have them do it.

 

[ridered74]

Well, I took module a part to see what the issue was.

Feel free to share on here if you like. I'm not going to click your video just to find out.

 

[jtreber]

They are, dealer told me to bring car in, schedule appointment, LOL they don't just hand out new modules for free.
I did not have two days to waist so I just bought it and replaced it, so yes, if you want under warranty, you need to tow car in to dealer and have them do it.

When I got the recall notice, I didn't want to take my tuned car to the dealer so I bought the module at the parts counter. When I brought the original module back in with the recall notice, they gave me a full refund.

 

[jtreber]

Maybe I should be more detailed. I got the refund from the service department, not the parts counter. And maybe it was a courtesy from the dealer since I bought the car new from them.

 

[SuperPete]

I also just got recall notice today, called Ford, they told me Service manager should be able to get your money back, called back to ford service, they sad, fine we still need to schedule you in, brand the car in, we do another swap and this way we can get you your money back, LOL

WOW, ford at it's finest..

Next Thursday 4PM, I am pulling in the ford to swap relay AGAIN and get my $80 back