The electronic fuel injection manner on the 2002 Ford Taurus relies on fixed fuel force to supply fuel injectors with ample petrol for optimal engine performance. Defective fuel power can ahead to adamantine and no-start situations, pathetic slothful and stalling. Whether your 2002 Ford Taurus experiences any of these troubles, you may hog a fuel compel nut. The aboriginal development in the diagnosis is to probation fuel compel. With the engine off, fuel compel should land between 15 and 20 pounds per square inch. With the engine running, the force should fall between 40 and 55 psi.
Instructions
Wipe up any spilled gasoline with the rag before closing the hood.
Treasure the fuel-pressure relief valve in the fuel castigate. The fuel castigate is a fix of silver tubes that runs down Everyone side of the intake manifold, feeding fuel to the injectors. Ultimate of the condemn is a detachable cap that resembles an over-sized tire-valve stem cap.
3. Remove the fuel-pressure relief valve cap and set it aside. Place a rag below the relief vale to catch any gasoline that escapes.
4. Tighten the hose from the fuel pressure gauge onto the fuel-pressure relief valve. Check the fuel pressure reading on the gauge. If it's zero, there is a problem with the fuel pump or fuel pressure regulator.
5. Lay the gauge onto the windshield, by passing it under the hood, and then tape it to the windshield with packing tape so you can see the gauge from the driver's seat.
6. Start the engine and read the fuel gauge at idle. Rev the engine to 2,000 rpm and read the fuel gauge, which should display a rise in fuel pressure. Take your foot off the accelerator and let the engine return to idle speed and note where the gauge lands.
7. Shut the Taurus off. Remove the pressure gauge from the windshield. Unscrew the pressure gauge connector from the fuel rail and reinstall the fuel rail cap.1. Turn off the Taurus and hoist the hood to expose the engine. Deposit safety glasses on to protect your eyes from any petrol that might spray elsewhere during the countdown.2.
