Q: I have a 1986 Ford F150 LAriat. I have replaced the fuel pump 3 times in 2 months, keeps blowing. Why would that be happening?

asked by on October 31, 2017

Replaced the fuel pump three times in the past three months. Brand new fuel pump keeps dying

My car has 140000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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