Fuel Pump

So I'm looking at about $600-$700 to replace. Thank you all very much.

Car came without a manual and we have been trying to locate the fuel pump. Does someone know where it is?

Pull up the rear seat and remove large rubber grommet. You can access pump but it will not fit through the hole. I took a pair of visegrips and bent outside edge back to remove strainer and pump. You can bend them back down when you are done. Not real professional but it will work.

Thank you very much for your reply. Now we need to figure out how to get the rear seat out. Lol

The best I can remember is pulling up pretty. Try 1 person on each side and jerk upward.

Thanks! Got it

Electrical problem
2000 Ford Contour 4 cyl Automatic

i replace my fuel pump few days ago because the gauge didn't read how much gas was in the tank. Gauge still doesn't work properly, but I think I did something wrong. A day after replacing the pump, my battery died completely. Bought brand new battery, same problem: keeps dying when plugged in. When I unplug the battery, it still has juice. I assume that something is draining the battery and I wonder if the fuel pump is staying on or is it the relay. The alternator is fine as well. I haven't checked the regulator on the alternator. Before replacing the pump, the car was fine. Now, not so much. That's is the only thing that was touched and messed with. Please tell me what is draining my battery.

Wow we got the fuel pump out but the fuel lines connects disintegrated. Normal? Will the ford parts dealer be able to order for us new fuel lines and do you need anything special to attach those? Please any info we need that you know would be a huge help. We will be going in tomorrow morning for the pump. Thanks again, you guys are awesome!

Hi, what tore up fuel lines on pump or lines that disconnect from pump? If they are lines on pump they come with new pump module. If the lines going to pump tore up you will have to replace them from dealer. Most fuel lines either have a clip that holds them in place or a tool from autozone that slips in behind line to disengage. Use caution when working around fuel tank the vapors are rising and spreading out and a spark would cause an explosion. Disconnect battery and disconnect power plug at pump. Clean surface well and use a light coating of heavy grease on rubber o-ring to seal new pump module with tank ring. After you install new pump turn key on but do not try to start for 10 seconds to pump up pressure. Any other questions reply and I will try to help.

I never head the pump before and I don't hear a clicking noise when plugging the battery back in.

I recently bought this car from a private owner. I bought the car knowing that the alternator was bad. I bought the alternator but haven't had a chance to put it on yet due to the labor required. I drove the car around a little and it died on me. I charged the battery thinking that was the problem and it still would not start. It tries to turn over, but will not start. The first time I had this problem, I changed the fuse to the fuel pump and it started up just fine. Two days later the car died and had the same problem. No fuel pressure in the line. This time the fuse is not blown so I have no idea what to do. I changed the fuse again anyway and it still will not start. I also checked the power to the fuel pump and it is getting power. I think it is the fuel pump but my father insists that the problem is something else. Can anyone give me advice on what to do?

I only checked it with a test stick with the lightbulb to see if it was getting power period. And the alternator itself isn't bad I don't think, it's just the volage regulator which is inside the alternator

If you already have the alternator w/voltage regulator I would go out of your way and change that first since you already have the part. Or atleast check to see if it is bad for sure because even if you get the problems in the fuel system worked out your car will still not work right if the alternator/voltage regulator is bad. I would also have the battery checked out just to make sure.
How did you check for fuel pressure? Do you have any kind of readings for the fuel pressure? Can you get a voltage measurement at the pump? Does you car turn over? If it does, does it seem to turn over slower then normal? Anymore infomation would be a great help

I have a 99 Ford Contour that apparently has to have the fuel pump repaired. Is it worth it to go ahead and have it fixed or should I just scrap the car? A bit of background I also just got a new clutch, and when I bought it 6 months ago the previous owners had put in a new starter, battery, tires, and brakes.