Carter STS-246 Fuel Pump Strainer - Pump

Carter STS-246 Fuel Pump Strainer

The Carter STS-246 fuel pump strainer is a fuel system filter media designed to help protect the pump from debris before fuel enters the delivery system. Built for OE fit, form, and function, it supports a clean fuel supply in a wide range of Ford, Mazda, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Mitsubishi, and related applications.

• Fuel pump strainer for air and fuel delivery systems
• Media strainer material for debris capture at the pump inlet
• White strainer body
• Length: 182.9 mm
• Width: 53.3 mm
• Fitting inside diameter: 11.0 mm
• Direct reference part number: STS-246

OE-Style Fit and Coverage

Carter builds this fuel pump strainer to match OE fit, form, and function while offering broad vehicle coverage and problem-solving filtration support. The STS-246 is used on pump applications for models such as the Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford Escape, Ford Taurus, Ford Mustang, Mercury Mariner, Mazda Tribute, and Mitsubishi Lancer, with fitment notes calling for aftermarket filtration enhancement on listed applications.

This part cross-references Delphi FS0178 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1999-2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty, Pump
• Fits 1999-2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty, Pump
• Fits 2005-2008 Ford Escape, Pump
• Fits 2008 Mazda Tribute, Pump
• Fits 2005-2006 Mazda Tribute, Pump
• Fits 2005-2008 Mercury Mariner, Pump
• Fits 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, Pump
• Fits 2003-2007 Ford Focus, Pump
• Fits 1996-2007 Ford Taurus, Pump
• Fits 2006-2007 Mercury Montego, Pump
• Fits 2002-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, N/A
• Fits 2000-2005 Ford Excursion, Pump
• Fits 1996-2005 Mercury Sable, Pump
• Fits 1998-2004 Ford Mustang, Pump
• Fits 1998-2003 Ford Escort, Pump
• Fits 1998-2003 Ford Windstar, Pump
• Fits 2002 Ford Focus, Pump
• Fits 2002 Ford Thunderbird, Pump
• Fits 2000-2002 Jaguar S-Type, Pump
• Fits 2000-2002 Lincoln LS, Pump
• Fits 1998-1999 Mercury Tracer, Pump
• Fits 1997-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII, Pump
• Fits 1997 Ford Windstar, Pump
• Fits 1995-1997 Lincoln Continental, Pump

What It Helps Address

• Debris entering the fuel pump inlet
• Restricted fuel flow caused by a contaminated strainer
• Poor fuel delivery from a worn pump inlet filter
• Service issues on Ford Taurus, Ford Mustang, and Mercury Sable pump applications
• Filtration needs on Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty fuel pump service

Installation Notes

Verify the pump inlet diameter and application notes before installation. The listed fitments include pump-position applications and, in some cases, aftermarket filtration enhancement requirements. For Mitsubishi Lancer applications, the notes specify pump-only use and that both strainers are required. Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and pump configuration before ordering the STS-246.

Quality Assurance

Carter Fuel Systems focuses on OE-style fit, form, and function with broad coverage and application-specific filtration solutions. The STS-246 is built as a replacement fuel pump strainer for confirmed pump applications across multiple vehicle platforms.