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2002 Dies After Oil Change

Duncan

Duncan

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Thunderbird Year
2002
Picked up the TBird yesterday after its yearly oil change at our usual trusted shop. Engine was running a little rough, but I assumed it would smooth out. Well, I made it three blocks before it died completely. Cranked but wouldn't fire. From reading this forum I knew to check the fuel pump 15A fuse in the trunk. Blown-so I replaced it and car still cranked but wouldn't start. With help we pushed it back to the shop where it sat overnight. This AM got a call from the shop that the car started right up. Our best guess is that the fuel pump is on the way out but would appreciate any input from members. Car has 51,000 miles; fuel filter was replaced in 2025; tank is half full.

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biddle said:
The fuel pump fuse was blown, and you replaced it?
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Yes, and the car is running with the new fuse. Apparently it's fine, but don't want to get another surprise. Btw NO CODES ARE SHOWING.
 
Duncan said:
From reading this forum I knew to check the fuel pump 15A fuse in the trunk. Blown-so I replaced it and car still cranked but wouldn't start. With help we pushed it back to the shop where it sat overnight. This AM got a call from the shop that the car started right up. Our best guess is that the fuel pump is on the way out but would appreciate any input from members.
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That is exactly what I experienced just before the pump when bad!

The fuse will blow soon again, and probably far from the garage.

Save yourself a tow, and have the garage replace your in tank fuel pump while it’s there.
 
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