The fuel pump relay allows the pump to be turned on and off. On a 1997 Ford Expedition, the fuel pump relay is located inside the fender on the driver's side, inside the fuse box.
my 1997 Chevy k1500 well run fine and then it trips fuel pump relay
The fuel pump relay for your 1997 Ford Explorer - is the # 6 relay in the power distribution box in your engine compartment
BAD fuel pump relay.
What car, what model
Yes, if the relay is defective the pump will not run, and the engine will get no fuel.
Bad fuel pump?
In order of probablility: fuel filter, fuel pump fuse, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, control system.
The 1997 automobile fuel pump relay switch can be found in the fuse box. The fuel pump relay switch will be in the third column, second from the top.
The fuel tank
For the fuel gauge? In the gas tank on the fuel pump.
fuel pump relay is under hood, just before battery inside the lack box with the fuses.