Probe V6-182 3.0L (1990)
Fuel Gauge: Customer Interest
Electronic Fuel Gauge - Erratic Readings
Article No.
95-2-3
01/30/95
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GAUGE - ERRATIC DISTANCE-TO-EMPTY AND FUEL GAUGE READINGS - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1/1/94
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GAUGE - FUEL - ELECTRONIC - "CO" DISPLAYED IN ELECTRONIC CLUSTER WITH TWO TOP/BOTTOM BARS HIGHLIGHTED -
VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1/1/94
FORD:
1986-92 TAURUS
1989-94 PROBE
1990-94 CROWN VICTORIA
1993-94 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1985-92 MARK VII
1986-94 CONTINENTAL, SABLE
1990-94 GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1993-94 COUGAR, MARK VIII
LIGHT TRUCK:
1990-94 AEROSTAR
ISSUE:
There may be erratic Distance-To-Empty (DTE) and fuel gauge readings, or circuit open "CO" displayed in the electronic cluster with two (2)
top/bottom bars highlighted. This is caused by fuel sender card overprint material and/or an intermittent connection between the spring and contact on
the sender card.
ACTION:
Install a revised sender assembly or fuel pump/sender assembly. Refer to the appropriate vehicle Service Manual, Fuel System Section, for removal and
installation procedures. Refer to the Parts Block in this article for correct parts usage.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992-94 Models And 1991 Lincolns, Major Component Warranty
Coverage For 1990 And Earlier Model Lincolns, Basic Warranty Coverage For All Other Models
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
950203A
Replace Fuel Gauge
1.5 Hrs.
