The fuel pump relay is right by your drivers side blinker light under the hood there should be three little fuse things there it is the second one in. My aspire had a blown fuel pump relay got a new one from a bone yard and it fired right up after sitting for 5 years.
A ( 1996 ) Ford Aspire has a 38 liter / 10 U.S. gallon fuel tank .
In the fuse panel in the engine compartment Relay # 21 is the fuel pump relay on a 1996 Ford Probe ( Helpfull )
If it is the same as the ( 1996 ) Ford Bronco : ( Relay # 2 is the fuel pump relay )
according to the 1996 Ford F-150 owners manual , ( relay # 2 ) is the fuel pump relay in your power distribution box in your engine compartment
On a 1996 Ford Ranger : The fuel pump relay is in the 2nd row from the drivers side , and it is the 2nd large relay from the front end of the power distribution box
It is one of the three relays under the dashboard, adjacent to the brake or clutch pedal. That is where it is located on the 1994 Aspire.
The fuel pump relay on a 1997 Ford Aspire is located in the engine compartment fuse box. This fuse box is typically found near the battery, on the driver's side of the engine bay. You can identify the fuel pump relay by referring to the diagram on the inside cover of the fuse box, which indicates the specific relay locations. Always ensure the vehicle is turned off before attempting to access or replace the relay.
If it is the same as the ( 1996 ) Ford Bronco : In the Power Distribution Box ( which is " live " ) located in the engine compartment ( Relay # 2 is the fuel pump relay )
The fuel pump on a Ford Aspire 1997 model is under the back seat. Take out the back seat and there is a plate in the floor with screws holding it down. Take these lose and the whole fuel pump housing and all will lift out of the fuel tank. !
Chevrolet does not use a resettable fuel relay (inertia switch), that's a Ford thing.
To replace the fuel pump in a 1996 Ford Aspire, first, relieve the fuel system pressure by removing the fuel pump relay and starting the engine until it stalls. Next, disconnect the battery and remove the rear seat to access the fuel pump access cover. Unscrew the cover, disconnect the fuel lines and electrical connector from the pump, and remove the old pump. Install the new pump by reversing the process, ensuring all connections are secure before reconnecting the battery and testing the system.
Fuel filter is located in the engine compartment, driver's side between battery and firewall. Follow the fuel lines.