Midsize LTD V6-232 3.8L (1985)
Fuel Gauge Sender: Customer Interest
Fuel Gauge - Fluctuating Reading While Driving
Article No. 85-22-3
FUEL GAUGE
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FLUCTUATING
READING DURING DRIVE MANEUVERS - SEDANS BUILT BEFORE MAY 2, 1985, AT CHICAGO AND BEFORE MAY 3, 1985, AT
ATLANTA ASSEMBLY PLANTS
FORD 1984-85 LTD
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1984-85 MARQUIS
A fuel level gauge showing a fluctuating fuel level reading is caused by fuel slosh in the fuel tank reservoir during cornering, braking and accelerating.
These maneuvers cause the fuel sender float to rise and fall, creating the fluctuation seen on the fuel gauge.
Figure 6 - LTD/MARQUIS FUEL GAUGE DAMPING CIRCUIT PART NUMBER E5PZ-10E849-A
