DIS LOWLIFE

I have a 1990 5.0, Pretty much stock as far as the engine and drive train go. Everything on the car works except my fuel gauge. With the car off, the gauge will travel to about a 1/4 tank. As soon as I turn the key, it drops to empty. I have replaced the sending unit, with no luck. Am I missing something or do I need to replace the instrument panel?

mattdel

Wiring connection is faulty, or the gauge is dead.

Js88lx

wats up with ford and these 5ohs..., Iv had 5 so far and all of them had some sort of issue with the gas gauge..., Sheet.. But all of them... "WHY" !!! :-(

im_stuck_in_iraq

Mine like moves. Ill start it and it says its like on E.. then slowly it will raise up to 1/4 or where ever the gas is at

Vazura

Same with mine, and if its over half it says full. Then when I have a little under half it drops down.

im_stuck_in_iraq

weird

MrPack91

Odd, my fuel gauge actually works.

DIS LOWLIFE

Well I guess Ill Start with Replacing the Gauges, then the wiring if that doesnt work. thanks

Project 5.GO!

@ Vasura, that problem is 1000% your sending unit. Mine did that crap before I switched it out, now it's fine going on 6 years. Probably its the sending unit for Stuck, too. I'd bet that most fuel gauge problems in these cars go straight back to the sending unit. Think about it, that piece of electronics has been kinda floating in a strong solvent for 20 years. LOL

Vazura

Thanks ill switch is out