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Old May 3, 2003 | 05:03 PM
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Hello I have a 2000 Ranger XLT 4X4 3.0 with 30K Miles--My fuel gauge was jumping up and down so i decided to unplug the fuel sending unit plug connector--I thought maybe the contacts on the plug were bad--anyway--i pluged it back in and started the truck then drove off--About 5 min later the CHECK ENGINE light came on and the code was a P0401.. Could the plug being disconnected then reconnected have anything to do with this?? BTW--THE TRUCK WAS OFF WHEN I DID THIS....

Thanks for any info................. MARK NY
 
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Old May 3, 2003 | 05:46 PM
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I think it's just coincidence.
A P0401 usually means you need a new PFE sensor and Ford has extended the coverage on them. Take it in to your dealer and see what they say.
 
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Old May 3, 2003 | 08:09 PM
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Thanks so much for the info! That sensor you are talking about--Is that the sensor that is bolted to the intake with 1 plug and 2 Vac lines attached to it? Looking ath the VAC lines it looks like one or both go to the EGR valve.
 
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Old May 3, 2003 | 10:43 PM
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Yup that's the one.
The 2 hoses go to the EGR pipe, in between the exhaust manifold and the EGR valve.
 
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Old May 3, 2003 | 11:37 PM
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Fordman, here is a picture of a DPFE sensor:

http://groups.msn.com/RangerBill/ran...to&PhotoID=677

..and you might find this recent thread interesting:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...hreadid=115627

Hope this helps.
 
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Old May 4, 2003 | 08:15 AM
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THANKS SO MUCH!!!!
 
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