Hello Everyone,
Well, let me get right to it:
1993 Aerostar, 3.0L, 252k
-Fuel gauge stopped working. Sometimes reads full after it's just been
filled, otherwise it almost always hovers around the 1/4 mark.
Very occasionally will jump up to 3/4 or 1/2 but after a few minutes will
drop back to empty or 1/4. Noticed that it doesn't change when driving over
bumps, significant or otherwise.
-Very recently the van has started "chugging" after passing the 70km/h mark.
Sporadic, inconsistent lurching, but always after accelerating beyond 65- 70
km/h. Kinda worrisome on the highway.
Recently changed the plugs, air-filter, and oil. No difference.
Used a couple of those "fuel-injector-cleaner-in-a-can" the last few
fill-ups, but to no avail.
Any and all suggestions/tips most certainly welcome.
Thanks,
Mac
trainfan1 - 15 Nov 2006 04:36 GMT
> Hello Everyone,
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> Thanks,
> Mac
Fuel pressure problem...: one, two, or all three...: fuel pump, fuel
filter, & pressure regulator.
You are right in the sweet-spot mileage-wise for any of these failures.
Rob
section 8 - 15 Nov 2006 05:23 GMT
Thanks for the reply.
Is it an issue that would, literally, start all of sudden like it did?
And are these problems that, say, my brother and I could tackle ourselves
over a weekend with a Haynes manual?
Thanks
>> Hello Everyone,
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> Rob
trainfan1 - 15 Nov 2006 21:39 GMT
> Thanks for the reply.
> Is it an issue that would, literally, start all of sudden like it did?
> And are these problems that, say, my brother and I could tackle ourselves
> over a weekend with a Haynes manual?
They could have been building up & compounding. Get the Ford service
manual on CD from eBay and a fuel pressure meter from Autozone. Haynes
manuals are lacking.
-Fuel filter - start here. Replace. 1/2 hr. Check pressure - look for
upwards of 35psi. 20 or below will show up as the issues you present.
-Pressure regulator. Does pulling the vacuum line affect pressure? If
not, it's stuck. 1/2 hr. to change, check pressure again.
-Fuel pump - Could completely die out w/o warning - and may be on it's
way. 1.5-3 hrs., check pressure again.
Rob
> Thanks
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>>Rob
section 8 - 15 Nov 2006 23:49 GMT
Thanks Rob! Huge help.
Very much appreciated!
>> Thanks for the reply.
>> Is it an issue that would, literally, start all of sudden like it did?
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>>>Rob