Thunderbird V8-302 5.0L HO (1992)
Fuel Gauge Sender: Customer Interest
Fuel Gauge - Does Not Read Correctly
Article No.
92-21-3
October 07, 1992
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FUEL TANK - RESERVOIR DISTORTED CAUSING INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READINGS - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 6/1/91
THROUGH 6/30/92
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GAUGE - FUEL - INACCURATE READINGS - FUEL TANK RESERVOIR DISTORTED - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 6/1/91 THROUGH
6/30/92
FORD:
1991-92 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-92 COUGAR
ISSUE:
The fuel gauge may not read correctly because the fuel tank reservoir is distorted. The distortion, caused by exposure of the fuel tank material to
gasoline, bends the pump/sender unit upward and causes the inaccurate fuel gauge readings. Visual inspection of the pump/sender may not show that it is
bent. The gauge may read less than "F" after refueling, drop rapidly from "F" after refueling or the vehicle can only be refueled with 10-14 gallons
(38-53 Litres) of gasoline with a gauge reading "E".
ACTION:
Install a new fuel tank made of a revised material along with a new pump/sender unit. Refer to the Parts Block for correct parts usage. Refer to the 1991
Thunderbird/Cougar Service Manual, Section 10-01, for service details.
PART INFORMATION
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper For 1992 Models, Basic Warranty Coverage For All Other Models, California Emissions For 1991 Models And
Federal Emissions For 1992 Models
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
922103A
Replace Fuel Tank And
1.5 Hrs.
Pump/Sender
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
CONDITION CODE
9002
02
OASIS CODES:
204000, 204100, 204200, 404000
