Notices
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks 1987 - 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and larger pickups - including the 1997 heavy-duty F250/F350+ trucks

front tank intermittenly doesn't work

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 28, 2009 | 09:45 PM
  #1  
mattri's Avatar
mattri
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
20 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 896
Likes: 6
front tank intermittenly doesn't work

91 F-150 302 4x4 auto, dual tanks. Sometimes the truck dies when I switch to the front tank, yes theres fuel in it. Other times it will switch to the front tank and run fine, then when I shut it down and try to restart it won't fire on the front tank, switch to the back fires up and runs fine. Where to start looking? Thanks, Matt.
 
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 01:31 PM
  #2  
mattri's Avatar
mattri
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
20 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 896
Likes: 6
Any ideas?
 
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 02:09 PM
  #3  
1966Tbird's Avatar
1966Tbird
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,639
Likes: 2
no idea the only thing i can tell you is take the bed off of the truck and test everything involved in the fuel system
 
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2009 | 02:47 AM
  #4  
BCHauler's Avatar
BCHauler
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,724
Likes: 2
From: Vancouver BC Canada
I think I'd take a look at the dash switch connections. Maybe there's a loose or corroded connector for the front tank.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:03 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE