Airtex Fuel Pumps Fuel Pump Strainer P/N:FS165
Keep contaminants out of your fuel pump and injectors with the Airtex Fuel Pump Strainer FS187, a gradient-density media strainer that serves as the first line of defense against fuel-system debris. It's a specific-fit, internal (in-tank) replacement for the 1995-1999 Ford Contour (L4-2.0L, V6-2.5L), the 1995 Ford Mystique (V6-2.5L), the 1999 Mercury Cougar (L4-2.0L, V6-2.5L), and the 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique (L4-2.0L, V6-2.5L).
Signs the original strainer may need replacing include restricted fuel flow, hard starting, or a whining fuel pump from a clogged inlet. Gasket Included: No. Mounting Hardware Included: No. Country of origin: China.
Interchange: STS-223 · 525-4150 · 125-153
STS223 · 5254150 · 125153 · 2970022 · F288S · 68017 · FS160361 · FS0096 · RF0077 · A0060S · S13029 · STR56 · B12141880TG
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What does this fuel pump strainer do?
It's a gradient-density media strainer that filters incoming fuel at the pump inlet, helping keep contaminants out of the fuel pump, filter, and fuel system.
Which vehicles does the FS187 fit?
It's a specific-fit replacement for the 1995-1999 Ford Contour, 1995 Ford Mystique, 1999 Mercury Cougar, and 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique with the L4-2.0L or V6-2.5L. See the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is this an internal (in-tank) strainer?
Yes. The FS187 is an internal, in-tank strainer with an 11.0 mm fitting inside diameter for the pump pickup.
Are a gasket and mounting hardware included?
No. Gasket Included: No and Mounting Hardware Included: No. Consult the vehicle service information for any additional parts your job requires.
What are signs the strainer needs replacing?
Restricted fuel flow, hard starting, or a whining fuel pump can point to a clogged inlet strainer. If a clogged strainer is the cause, replacing it addresses that restriction.
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