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Topic: Rear tank doesnt work on F150
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6098
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-28-2001 03:55 PM
   
Actually, it's on my Lightning. But anyways, the rear tank doesnt work. Wat is the easiest way to determine if it's the pump or the sending unit or ???It has gas in it, but it registers as if the tank is empty. If you switch to that tank while driving down the road, it shuts the motor off. So I do know the pump isn't doing it's job. Is there a circuit breaker that might be kicked out? I cant find a fuse for it. Thanks
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tomslo
Gearhead Posts: 319
From: Jefferson City, MO
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 08-28-2001 04:35 PM
I would check all the connections and switches first. For a while, my truck wouldn't let me use one of the tanks either. It eventually just started working again after about a week or two. So my guess is something electrical that might just be loose.Good luck Tom
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3984
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-29-2001 09:19 PM
On my 95 I can hear the pump buzzing away while the truck is running. I'd say you probably need a sending unit,but check allof your wiring first. I hope it's not the front tank.  If it is,and you need to drop the tank, DON'T unhook the fillertube at the tank. You'll be in a world of problems if you do. Just unhook the filler pipe from the body at the door.[This message has been edited by MLariviere (edited 08-29-2001).]
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43151
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-30-2001 01:08 PM
Could also be the switching solenoid, kid, that switches from front tank to back.------------------
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 968
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 08-30-2001 07:57 PM
The first place I would look would be the selector valve. Didn't you just have the recall done a little while ago?The recall involved the selector valve. It controls what tank fuel is coming from, but also controls which fuel pump and guage is working. Sort of stange that it works fine for 8 years and then craps out such a short time after the dealership worked on it in this area. Later, David Cole
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6098
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-30-2001 09:12 PM
It is the rear tank. It has not worked since I bought the truck. Actually, I was hoping that when they fixed the recall item it would take care of that problem too. Unfortunately, I was wrong.
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