Taurus V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex Fuel (1997)
Flexible Fuel Sensor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL and INSTALLATION
WARNING: Do not modify the flexible fuel system configuration or components, or replace components with parts not specifically designed for
use with fuel methanol or fuel ethanol. Ford Motor Company has specially designed the materials, components and system configuration for
methanol and ethanol-fueled vehicles and each particular system is precisely calibrated for efficient operation. The use of different parts or
materials could produce an untested configuration that could result in fire, personal injury or engine damage.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.
2. Remove fuel tank filler cap and release fuel tank pressure.
3. Perform fuel pressure release.
4. Disconnect Flexible Fuel (FF) sensor electrical connector.
5. Raise vehicle on hoist.
6. Remove RH front tire and wheel assembly.
7. Remove fuel line retaining clip and fuel line from fuel mixer at inlet hose, using Fuel Line Disconnect Tool (3/8 inch) T90T-9550-C.
WARNING: Cover valve with shop cloth to prevent accidental fuel spray into eyes.
8. Remove retainer and disconnect FF sensor outlet hose using Fuel Line Disconnect Tool (3/8 inch) T90T-9550-C.
9. Remove fuel supply and return hose from FF sensor bracket retaining clip. Remove bracket-to-frame rail retaining bolts and FF sensor/mixer.
Remove bracket assembly from vehicle.
10. Loosen retainer clamp and disconnect fuel mixer outlet tube from FF sensor using Fuel Line Disconnect Tool (3/8 inch) T90T-9550-C.
11. Remove bolts and remove FF sensor from bracket.
12. To install, reverse Removal procedure. Tighten flexible fuel sensor-to-bracket bolts to 3-4 Nm (27-35 lb in). Tighten fuel mixer retaining clamp to
5.8-9.3 N-m (52-82 lb in). Tighten FF sensor/mixer and bracket-to-frame bolts to 8-11 Nm (71-97 lb in). Tighten the wheel lug nuts to 115-142
Nm (85-104 lb ft).
12. Perform Post-Service Procedures. See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Service and Repair/Post-Service Procedures
