Wacky Fuel Guage!
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Wacky Fuel Guage!
Anyone else experience this? On my 05 F-150 the fuel guage would not come off of "E" after filling up. The low fuel indicator stayed on. Made appointment with dealer and by the time I got there a day later the fuel gauge slowly went up to full. In any event, the dealer said that it is normal for the fuel gauge to take between 3 to 55 minutes to react. I never had this problem when the fuel gauge was low. It always went to full immediately Now, a buddy of mine with an 04 F-150 experienced the same problem. What's up with this? Could the cold temperatures have anything to do with this?
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Agree with 92merc...try REMOVING the key while fueling...I'll bet it doesn't act up.
The only times mine went squirrely was when I left the key in the ignition. The PATS chip still "talks" to the truck even though the ignition is off, and I think somehow this messes up the fuel gauge.
The only times mine went squirrely was when I left the key in the ignition. The PATS chip still "talks" to the truck even though the ignition is off, and I think somehow this messes up the fuel gauge.
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I had the same problem. I thought the guage was stuck, so I tried bouncing on the hitch to free it. Nothing happened except the neightbors thinking I'm nuts. Finally about 20 minutes down the road it SLOWLY came back to the full position. Filled it up 3 other times and it hasn't done it. Just one of those things I guess.
BTW, I didn't have the key in the ignition, & the motor wasn't running.
BTW, I didn't have the key in the ignition, & the motor wasn't running.
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Lately there has been a few threads on this subject. It seems that some stations have had elevated levels of sulfur in the gasoline, which in turn has caused the position sensors in the float assembly to get all gummed up so to say.
A few people have had some luck with adding Techron for a couple of tank fulls to help clean off the sensors.
A few people have had some luck with adding Techron for a couple of tank fulls to help clean off the sensors.
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i know its a different vehicle but my 01 cobra will do that too if i leave the key in when im fueling. if i take the key out solves my problem. give it a shot wont cost you a thing
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My 05 super crew just encountered the same problem (I did not have the key in the ignition). I called the local dealer and they told me this problem has been occuring alot. He said the problem was due to additives used by fuel companies guming up the fuel system and Ford recommends using Chevron who uses a different blend and adds a cleaner to the fuel. Three tanks of Chevron is supposed to fix the problem.
I had a similar problem with our 2003 Excursion, although it progressed into not starting at all. Had it towed to the dealer and found out the fuel punp was mounted incorrectly in the fuel tank causing it to fall and sit sideways in the bottom of the tank. A week later, a new tank, and a new pump, all was well.
I had a similar problem with our 2003 Excursion, although it progressed into not starting at all. Had it towed to the dealer and found out the fuel punp was mounted incorrectly in the fuel tank causing it to fall and sit sideways in the bottom of the tank. A week later, a new tank, and a new pump, all was well.
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My 2005 Super Crew did the same thing the other day. It took several minutes for the guage to creep up to the full position. Definitely not related to cold weather as it was 106 degrees F in Las Vegas when it happenned.
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Fuel Guage Problem
I've had the same problem in my 04 F-150 Supercrew with the 5.4L Triton. It's done it twice, I didn't have the truck running but the key was in the ignition. It seems to register full after a few hours or so. It's at the dealership today, we'll see what they say about it.
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Originally Posted by superrangerman2002
Lately there has been a few threads on this subject. It seems that some stations have had elevated levels of sulfur in the gasoline, which in turn has caused the position sensors in the float assembly to get all gummed up so to say..
In other words, quit using Citgo. High sulpher content. Gas comes from S. America. Lincoln Mark VIII's won't run with it.....
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Originally Posted by Ole Gray
Anyone else experience this? On my 05 F-150 the fuel guage would not come off of "E" after filling up. The low fuel indicator stayed on. Made appointment with dealer and by the time I got there a day later the fuel gauge slowly went up to full. In any event, the dealer said that it is normal for the fuel gauge to take between 3 to 55 minutes to react. I never had this problem when the fuel gauge was low. It always went to full immediately Now, a buddy of mine with an 04 F-150 experienced the same problem. What's up with this? Could the cold temperatures have anything to do with this?
Ron