91 Explorer Fuel Indicator

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mike - 20 Feb 2006 19:55 GMT

My 91 Ford Explorer fuel indicator reads empty all the time.

The guy in the parts store said it probably has a hole in it and it got
filled up with gas so it sits low in the tank.

Anyone ever change that float?

Mike

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Tommy Wood - 21 Feb 2006 01:16 GMT

I've not changed the float, but I've changed the fuel pump assembly, which
includes the float and the gage sender. Ford sells it as one unit for about
$175.

It's not a bad job and you probably don't even need a manual. Just make
sure the tank's almost empty because you have to drop the tank (which
involves disconnecting a bunch of stuff).

Took me about 2 to 3 hours total. My Explorer is a 1993 4x4 Sport, so I had
more bolts to remove (skidplate, etc.).

> My 91 Ford Explorer fuel indicator reads empty all the time.
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Tommy Wood - 21 Feb 2006 02:53 GMT

I forgot to mention that you will need the special fuel line removal tools.
If you try to force the fuel line apart, it will damage the line and you'll
wind up spending a lot of money replacing the fuel line. This is pretty
standard warning for all Fords with fuel injection. (ie since 1987).

> I've not changed the float, but I've changed the fuel pump assembly, which
> includes the float and the gage sender. Ford sells it as one unit for
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>> Mike

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