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Old May 11, 2003 | 10:19 PM
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My vehicle is a '92 f-150 5.0 v-8 2wd.

After my last few fill ups, I have noticed a strange transfer of fuel from my front tank to my rear tank.

I usually use my rear tank first, so then I switch to my front tank when its out. My front tank seems to use fuel at an AMAZING rate, but when I switch back to the rear tank there is magically gas in it. Anyone have an explanation for this?
 
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Old May 11, 2003 | 10:54 PM
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dual tank issues

see this thread
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...Bdual+%2Btanks

If that doesn't help, you may want to do a site search as I did for dual tanks. This seems to be a common problem with the selector valve
 
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Old May 11, 2003 | 11:55 PM
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dual tank issues

check for a recall, my truck is going in the shop tomorrow for the same thing. i am not sure about the 92's but you can check it out using this site. just click on the tab on the right and follow the instructions.
 
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Old May 12, 2003 | 01:54 AM
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offroadguy has the right idea. Check with your local dealer. I'm almost certain '92s were included in the recall. Ford created the problem, so let them pay the bill for it.
 
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Old May 12, 2003 | 06:08 AM
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dual tank issues

Definately check with Ford for the recall. My '91 was covered although I had too many miles to take advantage of it. My problem was/is exactally the opposite of yours meaning my rear tank fills up the front one. My dealer said it is about a $200.00 repair, parts & labor, if paid out of pocket.
 
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Old May 12, 2003 | 08:10 AM
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dual tank issues

How do we go about finding out if it is a recal? just go to the dealership and ask them?
 
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Old May 13, 2003 | 04:26 AM
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Go to ford.com & look under "Vehicles & services" & then "Owner services". There is a recall page where you can enter your VIN# & get recall info.
 
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