how long does it take to change a fuel pump on a 1998 ford explorer?

Question

around how many hours would a shop charge me for

i can get the fuel pump for 100

Answer 1

You are looking at about 2 hours labor to replace the pump. At the dealer that is around 150.00 for labor and 395.00 for the pump. Take it in with as little fuel as possible also. It will save on an additional charge to pump out the fuel to remove the tank and replace.

Update: If you can get the pump for 100.00 then the labor will still be 2 hours. Then multiply the shop's labor rate you choose by 2 hours and you have your estimate.

Answer 2

You can get the pump for $100 but will it fix it?

I'm asking because some Ford fuel pump concerns are not the pump motors themselves but the screening or fuel pressure regulators that are built into the pump assy .sometimes and you can't get by itself... Do yourself a favor and forget the aftermarket pump and go Ford unless you want to take a chance in what it is.....

and yeah usually labor is 1 1/2 to 2 hours.. usually we get 2 hours at $75/hour and that's to change the fuel filter also (why use a trashed up filter on a new pump.. kind of like trying to blow thru a near solidly filled straw...)

Answer 3

fuel pump is in the tank. most of these places charge anywhere from 45 to 75 dollars an hour. and they have a book they go by on the time allowed for repairs. and if you carry your own part then they will stick it to you. why don't you just do it yourself. its simple just about a half days work if you never done it before. before i d pay 3 or 4 hundred for the job. id invest in a universal fuel pump and install it in between the tank and the motor. or buy the manual and do it the right way.

Answer 4

Shop will probably charge 1.5 hours.
With a lift it would take about 25 minutes, unless you are ruthless and fill the tank just before you bring it in.

What the hell everyone else does.

Answer 5

you might try this question on the mechanics at askautopro.com.