Fuel level sensor
#2
I haven't Chris...but just thought I would throw out there that many of us have had failed stepper motors in the gauge cluster making the fuel gauge or others inoperable. Wanted to make sure you definately knew you had a bad sender before you went to the trouble...
#4
Well since it's an 05 I doubt any warranty still applies so I would just let them know it has a tune and advise them not to do any ECU "update" that might be in their system as a factory recommended reflash.
I can tell my sender works because the in dash mileage count down function still works, and the fuel gauge still turns red when I drop down to like only 10 miles left till empty...so it's getting feedback, just the ****ty motor won't drive the needle. This summer I'm gonna pull the dash and ship it off...there are speedo shop guys on ebay who will replace all of the steppers for ~ $100...
I can tell my sender works because the in dash mileage count down function still works, and the fuel gauge still turns red when I drop down to like only 10 miles left till empty...so it's getting feedback, just the ****ty motor won't drive the needle. This summer I'm gonna pull the dash and ship it off...there are speedo shop guys on ebay who will replace all of the steppers for ~ $100...
#5
Its not hard.
The worst part is if you dont have the
fuel tank lockring wrench.
You have determined that the level sender is bad how?
Other things could be wrong.
Dont go chasing your tail if you dont have to.
Have you checked the sender with a VOM?
The worst part is if you dont have the
fuel tank lockring wrench.
You have determined that the level sender is bad how?
Other things could be wrong.
Dont go chasing your tail if you dont have to.
Have you checked the sender with a VOM?
#6
What's your complain? Does your fuel gauge stop working all of the sudden, but works sometime. :P
#7
Yea, do you fully understand the 4 operating modes of the fuel level system?
It may be operating properly like Ford designed it.
A new level sensor would not help in this case.
It may be operating properly like Ford designed it.
A new level sensor would not help in this case.
#8
Given the year of your car, my guess is stepper motor. As Dean Martin suggested, check your miles to empty indicator. If it changes as you drive, your sensor should be ok. If you can handle a soldering iron, you can replace it yourself for a lot less than a dealer would charge. Do a search for "stepper" here and on Ebay.
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