Ford Escape: Fuel System - General Information / General Procedures - Fuel System Pressure Check

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

310-D009 (D95L-7211-A) Fuel Pressure Test Kit

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  WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1. Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Release the fuel system pressure.
   Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
   

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01) .
   

1. NOTE: wrap the fuel line connector with a shop towel to absorb any residual fuel pressure during the removal of the fuel line.

   Disconnect the fuel jumper tube-to-fuel rail quick release coupling.
   Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings (310-00C Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
   

1. Install the Fuel Pressure Test Kit between the fuel jumper tube and the fuel tube.
   Use Special Service Tool: 310-D009 (D95L-7211-A)  Fuel Pressure Test Kit.

1. NOTE: The FPDM electrical connector was previously disconnected to release the fuel system pressure and must be reconnected to test the fuel system pressure.

   Reconnect the FPDM electrical connector.
   

1. Connect the battery ground cable.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01) .
   

1. NOTE: Carry out a Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) visual inspection for fuel leaks prior to completing the fuel system pressure test.

   NOTE: After completion of the fuel system pressure test, open the drain valve on the Fuel Pressure Test Kit and release any residual fuel into a suitable container prior to removing the tool.

   Test the fuel system pressure to make sure it is within the specified range. For additional information, refer to Specifications in this section.