Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1219

Gasoline Engines 

1. Remove fuel cap to release fuel tank pressure. Remove relief valve service port cap. Relief valve service 

port is located on fuel supply manifold. Using Fuel Pressure Gauge (T80L-9974-B), release fuel pressure 
from Schrader valve.  

2. If fuel pressure gauge is not available, disconnect electrical connector to Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) 

switch. For IFS switch location, see INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH LOCATIONS table. Crank 
engine with IFS disconnected for 15 seconds to reduce system pressure.  

FUEL PRESSURE 

Bi-Fuel & Natural Gas Vehicle Engines 

1) Check Fuel Pressure 
Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Install Natural 
Gas Fuel Rail Pressure Gauge Tool Kit (134-00114) to fuel rail Schrader valve. Using scan tool, access 
FRP PID (if available) from PID/DATA MONITOR & RECORD menu. With ignition switch turned to 
ON position, record FRP sensor PID or fuel pressure gauge reading. Start engine and allow to idle. Again 
record FRP sensor PID or fuel pressure gauge reading. Increase engine speed to 2500 RPM and maintain 
for one minute. Record FRP sensor PID or fuel pressure gauge reading. Compare measured fuel pressure 
to fuel pressure specification. See FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS table. If fuel pressure 
readings are within specification, turn ignition switch to OFF position and go to next step. If fuel pressure 
readings are not within specification, turn ignition switch to OFF position and go to TEST HB, step 1) 
under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article 
for fuel delivery system diagnosis. 

2) Check Fuel System For Pressure Stability 
 
With fuel pressure gauge installed, cycle ignition switch from OFF to ON position 2 times to pressurize 
fuel system (DO NOT start engine). Verify no external leaks are present. If fuel pressure does not remain 
within 10 psi (69 kPa) of highest fuel pressure reading after 2 minutes, go to TEST HB, step 1) under 

components.

NOTE:

For fuel pressure release procedures on Bi-Fuel and Natural Gas Vehicles 
(NGV), see appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.

WARNING:

Fuel system remains under high pressure even when engine is not 
running. To avoid injury, release fuel pressure before disconnecting 
any fuel system hose or component. See appropriate FUEL SYSTEM 
PRESSURE RELEASE procedure under FUEL SYSTEM VENTING in 
appropriate REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION article.

NOTE:

Not all natural gas vehicles are equipped with Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) 
sensor. On vehicles without FRP sensor, use values supplied by fuel rail 
pressure gauge.

 

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SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article for 
fuel delivery system diagnosis. If fuel pressure remains within 10 psi (69 kPa) of highest fuel pressure 
reading after 2 minutes, go to next step. 

3) Check Fuel System For Pressure Stability With Ignition Switch Turned To ON Position 
 
Using scan tool, access FRP PID (if available) from PID/DATA MONITOR & RECORD menu. If FRP 
PID is not available, ensure natural gas fuel rail pressure gauge tool kit is installed onto fuel rail Schrader 
valve. Cycle ignition switch from OFF to ON (DO NOT start engine). Monitor fuel pressure reading. If 
fuel pressure does not remain within 10 psi (69 kPa) of highest fuel pressure reading after 10 seconds, 
check for leaking fuel injectors or fuel pressure regulator. If fuel pressure remains within 10 psi (69 kPa) 
of highest fuel pressure reading after 10 seconds, fuel system is mechanically okay.  

Gasoline Engines 

1) Fuel System Visual Inspection 
Visually inspect fuel system, including fuel lines, connections, injectors and electrical connections. 
Ensure Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) switch is not tripped. Check condition of battery and fuses. Ensure fuel 
level in tank is sufficient. 

2) Check Fuel Pressure 
 
Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Release fuel 
system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Install fuel pressure gauge. Using scan 
tool, access OUTPUT TEST MODE. For additional information, see OUTPUT TEST MODE under 
ADDITIONAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & 
GASOLINE article. Command fuel pump ON and run fuel pump to obtain maximum fuel pressure. 
Record fuel pressure. Compare measured fuel pressure to fuel pressure specification. See FUEL 
PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS table. If fuel pressure is within specification, go to next step. If fuel 
system pressure is not within specification, go to TEST HC, step 1) under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-
DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article for fuel delivery system diagnosis. 

3) Check Fuel Pressure Leakdown 
 
With fuel pressure gauge still installed, cycle ignition switch on and off several times. Record fuel 
pressure. After one minute with ignition off, fuel pressure should remain within 5 psi (34 kPa) of 
maximum fuel pressure. If fuel pressure remains within specification, system is capable of maintaining 
fuel pressure. If fuel pressure does not remain within specification, check for leaking fuel injectors or fuel 
pressure regulator.  

FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS 

(1)

 

WARNING:

ALWAYS relieve fuel pressure before disconnecting any fuel 
injection-related component. DO NOT allow fuel to contact engine or 
electrical components. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .

Application

psi (kPa)

 

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FUEL INJECTORS 

Fuel Injector Resistance 

Disconnect injector harness connectors. Using digital ohmmeter, measure resistance between injector terminals. 
See INDIVIDUAL INJECTOR RESISTANCE table. Replace any injector not within specification. 

INDIVIDUAL INJECTOR RESISTANCE 

Fuel Injector Check 

Start engine and allow to idle. If engine will not start, crank engine for 10 seconds. Using a stethoscope, listen 

Bi-Fuel (LPG) Engines

F150 5.4L

(2)

NGV Engines

Econoline & F250-550

80-120 (552-

827)

Gasoline Engines

Aviator

25-65 (172-

448)

Econoline & Pickup 5.4L 2V

30-55 (207-

380)

Escape, Explorer, Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Ranger 
(Except 3.0L Flex-Fuel)

50-65 (345-

448)

Expedition

35-65 (240-

448)

Ranger 3.0L Flex-Fuel

40-50 (275-

380)

All Others

30-45 (207-

310)

(1)

Check pressure with key on and engine off and fuel pump running.

(2)

Information is not available from manufacturer.

Engine

Ohms

Aviator, Blackwood, Econoline 4.6L & 5.4L (Except NGV), Escape 2.0L, Expedition & Pickup 
4.6L & 5.4L (Except NGV), Excursion, Expedition & Navigator

13.8-

15.2

Econoline & Pickup 5.4L (NGV)

4-6

Escape 3.0L

13.1-

14.5

Econoline, Pickup & Excursion 6.8L, & Explorer, Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac, 
Mountaineer & Ranger 4.0L SOHC

11-18

All Others

11.4-

12.6

 

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for clicking sound at each injector. If clicking sound is heard, fuel injector is operating. If clicking sound is not 
heard, see TEST HD: MISFIRE DETECTION MONITOR under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-
DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article. 

INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH 

1. In event of a collision, electrical contacts in inertia switch open, automatically shutting off fuel pump. 

Fuel pump shuts off even if engine does not stop running. Engine will stop due to lack of fuel.  

2. Engine cannot be restarted until inertia switch is instructionly reset. To reset inertia switch, depress button on 

switch. See INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH LOCATIONS table.  

INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH LOCATIONS 

IGNITION CHECKS 

PRELIMINARY CHECKS 

Before diagnosing problems in ignition system, ensure following systems and components are in good condition 
and operating properly:  

z

Battery.  

z

Timing belt or chain.  

z

Fuel delivery and injection system.  

z

All wiring and vacuum connections.  

z

Air cleaner and ducts.  

z

Cooling system.  

EDIS (DISTRIBUTORLESS) IGNITION SYSTEM 

WARNING:

DO NOT reset Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) switch until fuel system has been 
inspected for leaks.

Application

Location

RV Cutaway

On Lower Right Of Steering Column

Windstar

On Right Rear Side Of Vehicle

All Others

Behind Right Kick Panel

NOTE:

If vehicle is a no-start, see NO-START/NORMAL CRANK under SYMPTOMS in 
TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES - EEC-V - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE 
article, or TEST A: NO-START under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 
EEC-V - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.

NOTE:

Aviator, Blackwood, Econoline & Pickup 4.6L, 5.4L and 6.8L, Escape 3.0L, 
Expedition 4.6L and 5.4L, Excursion 5.4L and 6.8L, Explorer and Mountaineer 

 

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