i have a 95 ford explorer, and the gas gauge does not work,im thinking the float is bad,can any one tell me where the float is located?
2006-09-16 11:23:06 · 11 answers · asked by carlton o 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it is in the gas tank drop the tank and remove the assembly you do not need to replace the regulator just for the float
2006-09-16 11:32:57 · answer #1 · answered by firefightingexpert 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is called a fuel sending unit and it is attached to your fuel pump in the fuel tank. But the Gage may be bad. Sometimes you can tap on the dash near your Gage a few times and it will start working again when the key is on. That's because the gage's contacts may be corroded. When you tap on it and shake things up a bit it will some times make contact again. The sending unit can be removed and tested.Make sure you do this or have it done when you have 1/4 of a tank or less.Or the tank will be very heavy and your mechanic may cuss you under his breath. When it is removed. take a volt meter and switch it to OHMS.Symbol looks like a U. Put one end of the probe on your volt meter to one terminal on the plug for your sending unit. Then put the other on the other terminal. Have someone move the float arm up and down slowly. You should have a low number when the float is completely down,and should rise to a high number when moved the other way. If this doesn't happen then Yes your sending unit ? Fuel pump should be replaced. It's all one unit so the pump has to be replaced with it. And yes it can be expensive.
2006-09-20 11:26:10 · answer #2 · answered by whtsthislif4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't try to repair it. I would replace it. I bought a new fuel tank for my 88 Chevy C1500 pick-up truck at Autozone for about $150 and that included a replacement lock ring and gasket set for the electric fuel pump and sending unit. I changed it myself in just a little more than an hour. But don't make the mistake I made. There was two different sizes of fuel tanks listed for my truck, a 26 gallon tank and a 34 gallon tank. I bought the wrong tank on the first trip.
2016-03-27 04:25:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First look for an access panel above the tank. That may give you a clear shot at the float. I know it was there in older vehicles. If that is it, try JCWhitney catalogue, or a parts store. Can save megabucks.
2006-09-16 11:31:30 · answer #4 · answered by RANDLE W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On my 93 F150, float and fuel pump are easy to get to, once you drop the tank. Read all the safety tips like non-sparking tools, no electrics, disconnect battery and stay well-grounded with no pilot-flames and of course no smoking!
2006-09-16 11:33:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ge lets see maby in THE GAS TANK. try lookin for a loose wier first or a blown fuse in the fuse box good luck
2006-09-20 07:35:12 · answer #6 · answered by slick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is on the top of the tank, drivers rear side. I just replaced my fuel pump and it was attached to the fuel pump.
2006-09-16 11:29:13 · answer #7 · answered by rucrazy5150 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are typically found in the gas tank!
2006-09-20 08:09:42 · answer #8 · answered by Gramms 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the gas tank,the regulator has to be replaced.Used about 150.00new 290.00.
2006-09-16 11:28:01 · answer #9 · answered by Rather be dead than red... 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drop tank, open top, pull out float assembly. replace.
2006-09-16 11:25:51 · answer #10 · answered by mclone2001a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋