One Problem -- A Small One Or??
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
From: southern swamps
Heard from the dealership and they cannot find anything except the trouble code itself, which they did find, regarding the fuel system data error. They are not doing anything right now except wait, watch and see and I go to pick up my truck shortly. 
I had asked them not to flash my truck without us talking and they said a flash was not called for anyway.
I had asked them not to flash my truck without us talking and they said a flash was not called for anyway.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
From: southern swamps
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It happened again, on this very next tank fuel-up. No, the truck was not on. Not either time. It was off. The key was out of the ignition. AGAIN...and I did not touch any reset buttons before hand.....
Fueled up, getting ready to pull out for next road trip....almost on empty this time...got in, started truck, pulled off....truck gauge still on empty, info says LOW FUEL and info miles to empty kept going DOWN. After about an hour the gauge goes up, the info center goes up.
This is not normal. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It happened again, on this very next tank fuel-up. No, the truck was not on. Not either time. It was off. The key was out of the ignition. AGAIN...and I did not touch any reset buttons before hand.....
Fueled up, getting ready to pull out for next road trip....almost on empty this time...got in, started truck, pulled off....truck gauge still on empty, info says LOW FUEL and info miles to empty kept going DOWN. After about an hour the gauge goes up, the info center goes up.
This is not normal. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 18,787
Likes: 30
From: Melbourne, Aus
Ok, I shall post what I think.
When you filled it up, I am guessing (and this is merely a guess), that you didn't fill it up completely to the top.
The fuel senders signal is controlled by the instrument cluster I think, but thats not the point.
If the tank is filled right up, the gauge will reset, however if you only fill up half way (or very close to full) it will not reset, and the module will delay the signal by 45 mins, so if you are climbing a hill it will not show empty etc. It will gradually adjust to what the signal tells it.
It does this even when the key is in the off posistion. As for the reason why the message center read what it did, I believe it may have been because it thought there was no fuel in the tank, it resets itself though.
I don't think you have a problem, I would still get it checked out for your peace of mind however.
When you filled it up, I am guessing (and this is merely a guess), that you didn't fill it up completely to the top.
The fuel senders signal is controlled by the instrument cluster I think, but thats not the point.
If the tank is filled right up, the gauge will reset, however if you only fill up half way (or very close to full) it will not reset, and the module will delay the signal by 45 mins, so if you are climbing a hill it will not show empty etc. It will gradually adjust to what the signal tells it.
It does this even when the key is in the off posistion. As for the reason why the message center read what it did, I believe it may have been because it thought there was no fuel in the tank, it resets itself though.
I don't think you have a problem, I would still get it checked out for your peace of mind however.
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 594
Likes: 0
BIG F-350,
Is it true when you flush the toilet the water swirls clockwise? Point being, you may not be quailified to answer such questions.
Is it true when you flush the toilet the water swirls clockwise? Point being, you may not be quailified to answer such questions.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 5,241
Likes: 3
From: Other side of the sunrise
Originally Posted by 3/4ER
BIG F-350,
Is it true when you flush the toilet the water swirls clockwise? Point being, you may not be quailified to answer such questions.
Is it true when you flush the toilet the water swirls clockwise? Point being, you may not be quailified to answer such questions.
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 5,241
Likes: 3
From: Other side of the sunrise
Labgal, I reluctantly relay what I was told by a diesel mechanic at Ford. I asked about the fuel tank harpoon I have read about on FTE (sounds like a great idea by the way). He thought it might not be a good idea as filling all the way up might screw up the electronics of the sending unit. Well, I still do fill my tank all the way to the top of the fill neck as I hate stopping for fuel. However, maybe he is correct and the sending system has failed. I would like to know if this is valad so post the results when the dealership is done doing their thing. If they do that is.
Guest
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 7,988
Likes: 55
From: north west new jersey
Originally Posted by 3/4ER
BIG F-350,
Is it true when you flush the toilet the water swirls clockwise? Point being, you may not be quailified to answer such questions.
Is it true when you flush the toilet the water swirls clockwise? Point being, you may not be quailified to answer such questions.
any more flaming of any one i will lock this thread
Last edited by captchas; Jun 15, 2005 at 10:05 PM.
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,222
Likes: 4
From: Texas
My truck is an '04 and the same thing has happened twice--can't say what triggered it, but the fuel gauge (tank was full) was at 1/3, then went to below empty. Turning the ignition off several times didn't cure it. Just kept on going, somewhere along the way I looked down and it showed full. Another Ford Quirk????????????????
By the way, Labgal, hows the moonroof?
By the way, Labgal, hows the moonroof?
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 5,241
Likes: 3
From: Other side of the sunrise
Originally Posted by captchas
lab girl
take it back fast. can't post what i think.
take it back fast. can't post what i think.
ps. If you do, I wont get it until tomorrow as I do not have access to my e-mail.
thanks, Tim
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 18,787
Likes: 30
From: Melbourne, Aus
Originally Posted by 3/4ER
BIG F-350,
Is it true when you flush the toilet the water swirls clockwise? Point being, you may not be quailified to answer such questions.
Is it true when you flush the toilet the water swirls clockwise? Point being, you may not be quailified to answer such questions.
And I am not going to respond to the 2nd part if thats ok with you
Anyhow if you are sure you filled it to the brim, it could be something else.
I have seen a similar issue on Explorers (which run a similar fuel measurement system to the Super Duties), where the fuel sender does not reset properly, and it is a delayed reaction.
However, that would fault everytime you filled up.
Beyond that I can't really help without being there.
Sorry.
BigF350