Where is fuel pump for 1996 mercury mystique located on the car and how do you remove it

Hi clemmerdebra,there are some pictures showing the fuel pump location ,hope it can help you.Good luck!

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED Description Tool Number Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MFI) Fuel Pressure Gauge T80L-9974-B
Removal

1. Depressurize fuel system as outlined in Service Procedures- Fuel System Pressure Relief.
   

1. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to Section 01-10.
   

1. Remove plastic grommet from floor pan.
   

1. Disconnect fuel pump module electrical connector.
   

1. NOTE: To disconnect fuel tubes from fuel pump module, compress tabs on both sides of each nylon push connect fitting and ease fuel tube out of fuel pump module.
   
   Disconnect fuel and vapor return tubes from fuel pump module.
   

1. Turn fuel pump locking retainer ring counterclockwise using Fuel Tank Sender Wrench D84P-9275-A or equivalent and remove fuel pump locking retainer ring.
   

1. NOTE: After fuel pump module removal, immediately cover fuel pump module opening in fuel tank in order to prevent fuel system contamination.
   
   Remove fuel pump module and cover fuel pump module opening in fuel tank.
   

1. Remove fuel pump module O-ring seal and discard.
   

1. NOTE: When cleaning fuel pump module mounting surface on fuel tank, use caution to prevent any foreign material from entering fuel system.
   
   Clean fuel pump module mounting flange and fuel pump module mounting surface and O-ring seal groove on fuel tank.
   

1. Apply a light coat of Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C, -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B on a new O-ring seal to hold it in place and install it into the O-ring seal groove on the fuel tank.
   

1. Install fuel pump module carefully to ensure that filter is not damaged. Make sure that locating keys are in keyways and O-ring seal remains in place.
   

1. Hold fuel pump module in place and install fuel pump locking retainer ring finger-tight. Make sure that all locking tabs are under fuel tank lock ring tabs.
   

1. Secure fuel pump locking retainer ring by rotating clockwise using Fuel Tank Sender Wrench D84P-9275-A or equivalent until fuel pump locking retainer ring rests against stops.
   

1. Connect fuel and vapor return tubes to fuel pump module.
   

1. Connect fuel pump module electrical connector.
   

1. Install plastic grommet in floor pan.
   

1. Install rear seat cushion. Refer to Section 01-10.
   

1. Install Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MFI) Fuel Pressure Gauge T80L-9974-B as outlined in Service Procedures-Fuel System Pressure Relief.
   

1. Turn ignition switch to RUN position for three seconds repeatedly (5 to 10 times) until pressure gauge reads at least 270 kPa (30 psi). Check for leaks at fittings.
   

1. Remove pressure gauge, start engine and recheck for leaks.