Has anyone else had problems with their fuel gauge? In my '99 F150 the gauge registers dead empty right after fillup and swings to full after about 20-30 miles. When the truck is completely empty the gauge shows 1/8 of a tank. Dealer replaced sending unit, problem solved for about a week.

Bone stock 99 Lariat

 

So far..nothing wrong with mine...it just likes to drop from FULL to EMPTY rather fast with my thirsty engine!

I believe someone else posted a VERY similar problem such as yours...try a search on this and see what you find. I can't remember the dates..but do remember the problem.

Best of luck!!

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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, Pendaliner bedliner, K&N air filter, rubberized undercoating, cabin filtration system, Bugflector II, 5W-30 Mobil 1, engine build 10/4/99

 

Thanks, found the thread 7-31-99, seems like there is a problem with the '99 fuel guage "sender", unfortunately mine was already replaced by the dealer (under warranty) but the problem has since returned... I guess it's back to Berge...

 

I have a '00 and today for the first time (that I have noticed) my tank registered full when it should have read 3/4. When I restarted the gauge went back to its correct position. Is this the beginning of an on going problem? Should I contact the dealer? I only have 3500 miles.

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2000 SuperCab Blue 4x4 4.6L,ORP, 3.55 LS, Class III, Tinted Windows, K&N,

 

Just got my '99 back from the dealer, evidently there is a bulletin from Ford re: fuel sending unit problems in 1999 and 2000 F150s. Mine has been replaced twice now, lets hope this one works!


Bone Stock Lariat 4X4