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Nov 27, 2013 | 11:23 AM

jle70

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Fuel Leak

I have a fuel leak that is coming from a device on the filter housing. I do not know what this part is Anyone willing to let me know? lol
Please see pic, circled in red is the location of the part that fuel is coming from.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7qw4v9yi2h8w0sk/filter.PNG

Nov 27, 2013 | 12:45 PM

dclack

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For some reason I can't see your picture, but it is most likely the Fuel Restriction Sensor or the Water in Fuel Sensor. Neither are required for the truck to run; so just pull it and put plug in there until you get a new one.

Nov 27, 2013 | 12:46 PM

jle70

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Thank you!!!!!! "#6-051 FUEL BOWL RESTRICTION SENSOR 1994.5 - 1997"

Is it common to weep fuel from this?

Nov 27, 2013 | 01:01 PM

dclack

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I'm not sure, but I did have one go bad on me after I rebuilt the fuel bowl. IIRC it's 1/4" NPT. So go grab a plug and stick it in there until you get a new one; or just leave it there. Some people just pull that and never replace it.

Nov 27, 2013 | 01:03 PM

Hussler

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... YES ...

If it looks like this one ? Ford changed the location on 96-97 to here ...

If you have an international dealer around they are less expensive than purchasing directly from Ford.

Nov 27, 2013 | 01:51 PM

jle70

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Most definitely the part, what is it's purpose?

Nov 27, 2013 | 02:30 PM

dclack

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It tells you if you have a clogged fuel filter.

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Nov 27, 2013 | 02:54 PM

dclack

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Oh, I've replaced both of those myself. For as cheap as they are, why not replace them.

Nov 28, 2013 | 12:51 PM

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matts156

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My WIF sensor leaked on mine. Something cracked or got loose internally and it dripped out of the sensor connector. When replacing it, don't screw it in too far. There's no positive stop for the sensor to bottom out on so it can be screwed in far enough to crack the housing.