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#1 of 75 2005 Expedition (EB) fuel pump issues by dpj2

Dec 26, 2009 (10:41 pm)

We purchased our 2005 Expedition 4 1/2 years ago and have enjoyed it. It has posed very few problems. About 3 weeks ago, we experienced problems starting the car, and our independent mechanic diagnosed it as a broken fuel pump. However, we cannot locate a replacement pump (Part No. 6L1Z9H307A) anywhere in the country. I called Galpin Ford here in L.A. (the world's largest) which told me that they will not be restocked with this part until February. No other dealers have the part, and can't get it to us for weeks. I have searched online with no luck. We tried a used part, but after it worked well for about a day, it ultimately worked no better than the broken one we pulled out. In the meantime, my family is dead in the water with an inoperable truck!
 
I understand that my situation is not unique. I hear that several local police departments have Expeditions that are inoperable because of broken fuel umps and no replacements parts. Government vehicles supposedly have priority to receive the parts first.
 
I cannot believe that a car as ubiquitous as a Ford Expedition cannot keep a supply of common parts among its dealers and suppliers. What is going on here?
 
There is some speculation that this may be a result of "cash for clunkers": the government has made it public policy that these large block SUVs are disfavored and their destruction will be subsidized, therefore the parts manufacturers will not make replacement parts for cars that are being forced off the market.
 
Does anyone know how to get ahold of this part quickly?

#2 of 75 Re: 2005 Expedition (EB) fuel pump issues [dpj2] by edub152

Jan 12, 2010 (9:28 pm)

Replying to: dpj2 (Dec 26, 2009 10:41 pm)
I know I might be a little late, but I too am experiencing your frustrations. How in the world is it this hard to find an american made part for my american made vehicle in the U.S.? I had to search for myself and give my dealership the info. Try part number: MIPFS341. Good luck. please keep in touch and we'll help each other out for furture issues
 
EJ

#3 of 75 Re: 2005 Expedition (EB) fuel pump issues [edub152] by dpj2

Jan 12, 2010 (11:48 pm)

Replying to: edub152 (Jan 12, 2010 9:28 pm)
You're not too late, because Ford/Motorcraft still has not dislodged the backorder. I am STILL waiting for delivery of this part! Your part number goes along with the part number I originally listed above, and it doesn't really help. No one has this part-- not dealers, wholesalers, online parts sellers, or chain parts stores. I have contacted more than 15 dealers in 12 states based on Ford's internal inventory database showing they had the part. Some had one part on hold for a customer. One I missed by mere hours. One dealer in Fairbanks, Alaska said they were holding it for inventory and refused to sell it to me. When I threatened to report them to Ford, they made up a story to say they had already sold it and didn't have it anymore. I even contacted a friend who is a Ford executive in Detroit and he couldn't do anything for me. This is really just obscene...

#4 of 75 Re: 2005 Expedition (EB) fuel pump issues [dpj2] by bw17

Jan 13, 2010 (8:33 pm)

Replying to: dpj2 (Jan 12, 2010 11:48 pm)
I have a 05 expedition and thought my fuel pump was bad.I went threw all the dealers and no luck.I went to a junk yard and found one for $100 and put it in. The problem was not fixed and found out it was the fuel pump sender unit part no 5L8Z9D370A.It is located driverside on frame rail behind rear wheel.

#5 of 75 Re: 2005 Expedition (EB) fuel pump issues [bw17] by dpj2

Jan 13, 2010 (11:07 pm)

Replying to: bw17 (Jan 13, 2010 8:33 pm)
Thanks. I am aware of this possible problem. My understanding is that that electronic part is subject to cracking and erosion that allows moisture to enter, fry the circuits, and make the pump malfunction. Though I have not personally inspected that piece myself, my mechanic tells me that that part is intact, with no cracking or erosion, so they don't think that is the problem.
 
I also paid $650 to install a used fuel pump about a month ago. It worked only marginally better than the pump I replaced, but the truck still fails to start on occasion and is hardly reliable. Because the replacement pump is not completely dead, I am lead to believe that it was my pump and not the electronic controller box attached to it. My mechanic tested the used pump, and the test showed that the used pump had a faulty valve that does not always operate properly, which is different than the dead-dead-dead nature of the old fuel pump.
 
The point of my rant is this: Ford sold many, many units of this vehicle. It should not be so difficult to get ahold of a fuel pump-- a basic part, nothing exotic--for this vehicle. As much as I have enjoyed the truck, I am strongly discouraged from purchasing another Ford in the future if they won't even ensure an adequate supply of basic parts. This is not a Ferrari where you have to order parts from the Old Country. This is supposed to be a user-friendly truck. Turns out it is not.

#6 of 75 Re: 2005 Expedition (EB) fuel pump issues [dpj2] by edub152

Jan 14, 2010 (2:06 pm)

Replying to: dpj2 (Jan 13, 2010 11:07 pm)
dpj2, I'm just trying to understand. You're saying that your mechanic did a visual check on the sending unit and it appeared to be in good working order? Or did you actually have it removed and bench tested? I traded in my '97 Toyota 4Runner with 140k+ miles on and parts weren't this hard to find. I am just BLOWN AWAY at the fact that we have american made cars and cannot get a simple part! What frustrates me is...on top of this expensive repair bill, I am going to have an expensive rental car bill because FORD CANNOT product a simple part that SHOULD be EASILY found. This is my wife and I's 5th Ford and we've never had this much difficulty before. I hate say it but this one incident is enough for me to jump ship. Maybe it is true what Ford stands for (Found On Road Dead). I'll forward my findings and or progress to you as I get them. Thanks for your input.

#7 of 75 Re: 2005 Expedition (EB) fuel pump issues [edub152] by dpj2

Jan 15, 2010 (7:46 am)

Replying to: edub152 (Jan 14, 2010 2:06 pm)
As far as I understand, it was just a visual inspection of the control. I don't think a bench test was performed on the control unit. A bench test may be worth a shot, but the labor on that would be expensive since the control unit is so well hidden. Reluctant to pay all that money for something that doesn't yet appear to be an issue.
 
As of 1/6/10, this in-tank pump was No. 16 of the Top 500 most back-ordered parts in the Ford catalog. It may be higher than that by now.

#8 of 75 Re: 2005 Expedition (EB) fuel pump issues [dpj2] by edub152

Jan 15, 2010 (9:46 am)

Replying to: dpj2 (Jan 15, 2010 7:46 am)
That's rediculous! You know it's a shame when you go to the dealership to get things out of your car because you have no idea when you'll get it back. Is your Expedition still down?

#9 of 75 Re: 2005 Expedition (EB) fuel pump issues [edub152] by dpj2

Jan 15, 2010 (11:01 pm)

Replying to: edub152 (Jan 15, 2010 9:46 am)
Effectively, yes. Couldn't take it on a ski trip this weekend because the used pump we installed is still not reliable. Sometimes it starts, sometimes it doesn't. Didn't want to drive it 300 miles to the mountains on the chance that we would be stranded. Had to borrow a relative's (Japanese) SUV.

#10 of 75 Re: 2005 Expedition (EB) fuel pump issues [dpj2] by alwaysfords2

Jan 16, 2010 (5:54 am)

Replying to: dpj2 (Jan 15, 2010 11:01 pm)
you know based on your diagnosis the relay is a lot more suspect to me than the fuel pump. What are the odds you would encounter two bad pumps? You changed pumps, problem is still there.

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