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The black/silver sensor goes by a couple of names but from my understanding is a vacuum sensor. When the fuel filter is clogged up enough to cause the injection pump to pull a vacuum on the system this sensor will trigger the fuel filter light on the dash.
Here is a replacement.
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-...+vacuum+sensor
If fuel is leaking out the end where the electrical connector attaches then it is bad and needs to be replaced. I am curious as to why there is a T fitting installed though.
Here is a replacement.
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-...+vacuum+sensor
If fuel is leaking out the end where the electrical connector attaches then it is bad and needs to be replaced. I am curious as to why there is a T fitting installed though.
i ain't rite
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.
that filter restriction sensor has been removed from my truck for the past 300,000 miles.
i replace the filter every third oil change, and only buy fuel from one of three dealers so i know i am getting good clean fuel.
i replace the filter every third oil change, and only buy fuel from one of three dealers so i know i am getting good clean fuel.
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Charles Town, W bygod Va
My sensor still works. With the price of the fuel filter I put off replacing it for maybe 2 years. My fuel filter light started coming on at WOT so I replaced the filter. IMO its worth having the sensor if you are not one who keeps up on PM items.
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