You remove the bottom of the back seat to gain access to the top of the gas tank. There is a locking ring on top of the tank that you have to remove which gives you direct access to the fuel pump.
Fuel tank.
For a 1996 Ford Escort , 1.9 : The ELECTRIC fuel pump is INSIDE the fuel tank ( it is installed through an access hole in the top of the tank )
On a 1997 Ford Escort : The ELECTRIC fuel pump is INSIDE the fuel tank
The fuel pump on my 1989 Escort is in the gas tank.
You will need to drop the fuel tank down and remove the retaining ring in the top so that you can install a fuel pump module.
Tire pressure 32 lbs. Fuel pump pressure 46lbs.
The fuel pump is located inside the fuel tank.
The fuel pump usually take about an hour and a half if you have the right tools.
In the fuel tank.
Removal Disconnect the battery ground cable . Remove the rear seat cushion. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector. Remove the four fuel pump cover screws and the ground strap. Remove the fuel pump cover. Remove the fuel tube clips from the fuel tubes. Disconnect the fuel tubes from the fuel pump. Use Fuel Tank Sender Wrench to carefully remove and, if necessary, discard the fuel pump locking retainer ring. Remove the fuel pump and discard the fuel pump mounting gasket. Installation Install a new fuel pump mounting gasket and position the fuel pump in the fuel tank. Install the fuel pump locking retainer ring. Connect the fuel tubes to the fuel pump. Install the fuel tube clips onto the fuel tubes. Position the fuel pump cover and ground strap and install the fuel pump cover screws. Connect the fuel pump electrical connector. Install the rear seat cushion. Connect the battery ground cable.
The electric fuel pump is INSIDE the fuel tank
On a 1997 Ford Escort : The ELECTRIC fuel pump is INSIDE the fuel tank ( it is installed through an access hole in the top of the tank )