You will need to either run the truck out of gas or siphon the gas.
.Relieve the fuel pressure by disconnecting the wirring from the inerta switch located behind the passanger side kick panel then start the truck till it stalls it wont take long or it wont start.
.remove the neg. cable from batt.
.Remove the gas tank from under the truck
.Remove the fuel lines from the fuel pump (reguires special tool from part store)
.The fuel pump is located on the top of the tank. (Round plate w/ 6 bolts)
.You will need to mark allignment marks on the tank and pump assembly
.Remove bolts
.remove the fuel pump by lifting up and at an angle
.Seperate the pump from assembly by removing the C-clamp and wire connector.
.Clean the surface of the tank, mounting flange and seal ring.
.use a coat of grease on the new seal ring (this will also help hold it in place)
.Install new pump and tank in reverse order.
Get yourself a Haynes manual from an auto parts store. This will help guide you along. also may offer helpfull photos.
Good luck
Chainsaw
Mounted on top and inside the fuel tank.
What is it doing
What year? 2001
inside that tank, its atached to the fuel pump assembly
Take it to the Ford house so they can screw you even more.
What is the fuel capacity on a Ford F150
You must drop the fuel tank or slide the bed back far enough to access the pump.
It is attached to the end of the fuel rail. On 2001 f150 it is located at the back of the engine. Good luck getting at it.
1997 ford f150 fuel pressure specs
There are images available online to help you see where the Fuel reset switch on a 1986 Ford F150 is.
The 1986 ford f150 has two fuel pumps. There is one pump mounted inside of each fuel tank.