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Ford Ranger Fuel System
47 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2011 at 9:19 PM
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#45 of 47 float valve replaced 2x by fordranger01
Nov 25, 2011 (7:32 pm)
2001 Ford Ranger. I've seen posts with this problem, but didn't see a reply. When I fill the tank, it clicks off at 9 gal. I let it go to empty. Mileage is about 224 miles. I fill again and it will click off again at 9 gal. The pump was replaced last year. After that was when the problems began. When it clicked off after a fill, the gauge would only read 3/4 and eventually 1/2 - it progressed to this. They replaced the float valve a couple of weeks ago and the gas gauge started dropping and now only reads 3/4 full. The mechanic doesn't know what to do. Any ideas? I'm currently on empty with the light on - I'm thinking of letting it run out believing that there are still 7 more gallons left in the tank. Maybe once I use all of the gas, the valve will operate properly??????????
- bolivar (Nov 27, 2011 2:13 am)
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#46 of 47 Re: float valve replaced 2x [fordranger01] by bolivar
Nov 27, 2011 (2:13 am)
Replying to: fordranger01 (Nov 25, 2011 7:32 pm)
If the rubber hose that goes from the gas cap area to the tank is 'messed up', the tank will not fill all the way. Don't understand the 'replaced the float valve' comment. Usually, the fuel pump and 'float' for the gas guage are on the same unit and are replaced together. Especially since it's not easy to drop the tank to get to them. I think the guy that put the new 'float valve' in messed it up, otherwise your gauge should work. But the problem with the rubber hose is still there, if you cannot totally fill the tank.
- fordranger01 (Nov 27, 2011 9:19 pm)
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#47 of 47 Re: float valve replaced 2x [bolivar] by fordranger01
Nov 27, 2011 (9:19 pm)
Replying to: bolivar (Nov 27, 2011 2:13 am)
Thanks for the reply - the mechanic had checked the hose first - tightened the clamp was about it, I believe. Since the pump was working fine, hence, just the float valve replacement alone.
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