DENSO Auto Parts 950-0171 fuel pump and strainer set for the 1997-2001 Ford Explorer V6 4.0L or V8 5.0L and other vehicles moves fuel from the tank to the engine. The electric in-tank pump and its strainer come together as one set.
- Balanced armature and turbine design to reduce pump noise
- Check and relief valves for stable fuel pressure
- EMI choke coils for interference-free operation
- Durable brushes for efficient fuel delivery
Quick facts
- Part: DENSO Auto Parts 950-0171 fuel pump and strainer set
- Fits: 1997-2001 Ford Explorer V6 4.0L or V8 5.0L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
A weak pump can show up as hard starting, stalling or a whine from the fuel tank area, though other fuel or electrical faults can look the same. Before replacing it, look at the fuel pump fuse and relay with the ignition off. A fuel-pressure test is a job for a shop.
Fits
The vehicles it fits include the 1997-2001 Ford Explorer V6 4.0L or V8 5.0L, the 2002-2003 Ford Explorer Sport V6 4.0L and the 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac V6 4.0L. If your vehicle isn't named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Pump placement: in tank
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Strainer length: 159 mm
- Strainer width: 94 mm
- Strainer fitting diameter: 0.43 in
Build and materials
- Fuel pump type: electrical
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Japan
In the box
One fuel pump and strainer set. This listing holds one set, and a single set is all each vehicle needs.
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
P74178, P74203, 2L2Z 9H307-HD, 3L2Z 9H307-FC, F7PZ 9H307-BE, XL2Z 9H307-A
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Ford Explorer fuel pumps like this fit a 1997-2001 Ford Explorer V6 4.0L or V8 5.0L?
Yes. DENSO Auto Parts 950-0171 fits the 1997-2001 Ford Explorer with either the V6 4.0L or the V8 5.0L. For another vehicle, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Does this fuel pump set include the strainer?
Yes. The listing is one fuel pump and strainer set, and one set is all a vehicle needs.
Is this an electric pump that sits inside the tank, and how big is the strainer?
Yes. It is an electric pump placed in the tank. The strainer is 159 mm long and 94 mm wide, with a 0.43 in fitting diameter.
What signs can mean an in-tank fuel pump is wearing out?
Hard starting, stalling or a whine from the tank area can mean a weak pump, but other fuel or electrical faults can look the same. A shop can run a fuel-pressure test.
Does the DENSO 950-0171 have valves to hold fuel pressure steady?
Yes. DENSO 950-0171 has check and relief valves for stable pressure. A balanced armature and turbine design reduces pump noise.
