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2000 Ford F-150 vehicle jerks on a incline

Tiny
ROBERT GAUT
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  • 2000 FORD F-150
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 155,000 MILES
The vehicle appears to hesitate when the truck goes up a incline. Other words driving along a straight highway?
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 AT 2:51 PM

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Tiny
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If it only does it on hills, I would start by checking fuel pump pressure. Also, let me know if you need directions and if the check engine light has come on.

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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 AT 7:50 PM
Tiny
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How do I test the fuel pump? There is no engine light on when the engine jerks on a incline,
In the event it is the fuel pump, how expensive a repair is this? In some cases it can be a major repair, remove gas tank etc.
Thanks for your help and input
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Thursday, August 19th, 2010 AT 8:44 AM
Tiny
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Here is a how to for checking fuel pump pressure.

http://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

As far as the other questions, yes the fuel tank needs removed. As far as cost, a new pump would be around 150.00 from a parts store. You can more than double that if you get it at a dealer. I can provide directions if you need them.

Let me know what you find.
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Thursday, August 19th, 2010 AT 10:05 PM

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