- Happy New Years Scotty, I have a 2004 Ford F-150 v-8 5.4 with 180k miles from that I had sitting for about 5 years. I’m trying to get it up and running again but I believe either 1. The fuel is old. Or 2 the fuel pump system is trash. What should I do before I throw money into it?
Just spray some starting spray into the intake to see if it wants to start. If so the fuel pump may be no good so you would need a fuel pump pressure gauge to see if it can produce any pressure at all. You might have to siphon out the gas and replace with fresh gas. If the engine does not try to start at all then you would have to check for spark as you have no ignition next and to its cause.
It will only run on starter fluid. Also I’ve heard how the fuel pump driver module may be no good so I might try that before trying to drop the tank because you cannot siphon the tank
I should have been a little more clear - sorry bout that..you would have to remove the filler pipe from the tank then put your siphon hose in tank. The anti siphon barrier is in the filler neck. But before that..check the relay or fuel pump module which controls the fuel pump. Also turn the key on and listen close to the fuel tank to hear any whirring noise indicating the pump is pumping..but after 5 years...its probably not going to do it but check anyways. Turn key on and the pump should come on for 5-7 seconds then shut down if the engine is not revolving./cranking.
I do not here any noise coming from the fuel pump. Also the dash says check gauges and the anti theft light is on. And there is a loud clicking noise sounds like it’s coming from inside the dash
THAT adds another element to this situation...if the anti theft lite is on..you have to wait usually - guessing..20 minutes for it to time itself out ??? But the clicking noise is definately some relay trying to put something on. You might have to use your hands to feel for its location then identify what it is..its probably the realy shown in the diagram but I thought that is mounted in the engine compartment.
That clicking sound is a Ford begging for money.
Heres a diagram in case.