Carter STS-121 fuel pump strainer for the 1997-2003 Ford F-150 V6 4.2L, V8 4.6L or 5.4L and other vehicles filters contaminants out of the fuel supply as a first line of defense.
- Layered filter media with extra surface area to catch progressively smaller debris and finer particles
- Filtering aimed at longer fuel filter, fuel pump and fuel system life
- Replacing an old strainer helps keep contaminants out of the fuel supply and helps prevent fuel delivery comebacks
- Push-on attachment
Quick facts
- Part: Carter STS-121 fuel pump strainer
- Fits: the 1997-2003 Ford F-150 V6 4.2L, V8 4.6L or 5.4L and other vehicles
- Position: Front, rear
- Material: Media
- Condition: New
A clogged or worn strainer can show up as hard starting, hesitation or low power, though a weak fuel pump, a restricted fuel filter or a wiring fault can look just the same. Before you replace the strainer, rule out those other fuel and electrical causes. These vehicles take one strainer apiece.
Fits
Other popular fits include the 1995-2000 Ford Explorer V6 4.0L, the 1996 Explorer V8 5.0L and the 1999 Ford F-250 V8 4.6L or 5.4L. If your truck, van or car isn't among them, open the "Vehicles it fits" section to check your exact model and engine.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front, rear
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Fitting inside diameter: 10.9 mm and 11.0 mm
- Width: 43 mm
Build and materials
- Attachment type: push on
- Strainer material: media
- Condition: new
- Carter warranty: a new strainer is required to validate it
- Country of origin: China
Interchange: 952-0022 · F3LY 9A011-A · XW1Z 9A011-AA · 525-4100 · 402-PFS175 · 125-140 · 12-175-5
2970027 · TS97 · FS175 · F276S · 68015 · 68066 · 1234977 · FS260347 · FS0092 · FS0127 · FS0189 · RF0069 · NJB6091AA · NNA6091AA · B0052S · S15000 · PN7001 · PN7002 · STR41 · A12141303TG
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
2970027, TS97, FS175, F276S, 68015, 68066, 1234977, FS260347, 952-0022, FS0092, FS0127, FS0189, RF0069, F3LY 9A011-A, XW1Z 9A011-AA, 525-4100, NJB6091AA, NNA6091AA, B0052S, 402-PFS175, S15000, PN7001, PN7002, STR41, 125-140, A12141303TG, 12-175-5
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Carter STS-121 fuel pump strainer fit a 1997-2003 Ford F-150 with the V8 4.6L?
Yes. Carter STS-121 fits the 1997-2003 Ford F-150 V6 4.2L, V8 4.6L or 5.4L. For another model, open the "Vehicles it fits" section and check your exact engine.
How does the Carter STS-121 strainer attach, and what size are its fittings?
Carter STS-121 attaches with a push-on fitting. Its fitting inside diameters are 10.9 mm and 11.0 mm.
Why might an engine hesitate or hard-start with a dirty fuel pump strainer?
Hard starting, hesitation or low power can come from a restricted strainer, but other fuel parts can cause them too. A shop can test fuel delivery safely.
Does the Carter STS-121 replace Ford part XW1Z 9A011-AA?
Yes. XW1Z 9A011-AA is on this strainer's interchange list, along with 952-0022 and FS175.
Does the Carter warranty on this strainer require a new strainer?
Yes. A new strainer is required to validate the Carter warranty.
