11-5-14
Help Needed BIG-TIME
Just bought a 2009 Ford Ranger 126 wheel base 4.0 V6 off a lot here in central New Jersey. A very cute little truck with 93 thou miles on it.
The truck is in excellent cosmetic condition with out a single leak underneath. It drives smooth, and feels tight. Initially I was very happy. I checked all of the front control arm bushings and etc.
But then…
The last day of the 30 day dealer warrantee, the fuel pump starts wining like a pig in a trap.
The used car dealer won’t help, except by getting me to pay $650 to fix it. I refused him because he’s a small operation and brings people in to work, not a single mechanic on staff.
The biggest problem is; not a single parts outlet within 25 miles carries the part. On top of it all every repair shop I’ve asked wants $600 or more.
The pump if it were available, runs anywhere from $165. at parts stores, up to $561. from the Ford dealer plus labor.
P_p Guys checked as far as Texas and not a single store had it.
Even dealers in near by NYC don’t have it.
I bought this truck to replace an aging Taurus and so far it’s been really good, except for what sounds like a dieing fuel pump. It’s getting frightful!
Any advice or suggestions are appreciated as winter is approaching here and I don’t want to be stuck in a cold cab on some highway, much less a desolate old defunct farm road.
Please advise.t
fm
P.S. Some places claim this model and year have the sending unit outboard of the tank.
Some others say the pump may not fail simply because it’s making noise, either way I need dependability, period.
Help Needed BIG-TIME
Just bought a 2009 Ford Ranger 126 wheel base 4.0 V6 off a lot here in central New Jersey. A very cute little truck with 93 thou miles on it.
The truck is in excellent cosmetic condition with out a single leak underneath. It drives smooth, and feels tight. Initially I was very happy. I checked all of the front control arm bushings and etc.
But then…
The last day of the 30 day dealer warrantee, the fuel pump starts wining like a pig in a trap.
The used car dealer won’t help, except by getting me to pay $650 to fix it. I refused him because he’s a small operation and brings people in to work, not a single mechanic on staff.
The biggest problem is; not a single parts outlet within 25 miles carries the part. On top of it all every repair shop I’ve asked wants $600 or more.
The pump if it were available, runs anywhere from $165. at parts stores, up to $561. from the Ford dealer plus labor.
P_p Guys checked as far as Texas and not a single store had it.
Even dealers in near by NYC don’t have it.
I bought this truck to replace an aging Taurus and so far it’s been really good, except for what sounds like a dieing fuel pump. It’s getting frightful!
Any advice or suggestions are appreciated as winter is approaching here and I don’t want to be stuck in a cold cab on some highway, much less a desolate old defunct farm road.
Please advise.t
fm
P.S. Some places claim this model and year have the sending unit outboard of the tank.
Some others say the pump may not fail simply because it’s making noise, either way I need dependability, period.