FordTechMakuloco I have an 09 f150 4.6 3v. I don't have any codes, however I have not been able to fill my tank fully in over six months. I can only put maybe 20 gallons (I have the 26 gallon tank) before it clicks that it's full. Do you think there is debris preventing the arm to lock out fully? I usually get over 440 miles on a full tank, lately I can only get 370.
Gotta thank you for that additive tip. It completely worked and saved me hundreds by replacing that sending unit. The first 1/2 tank, I went on a back road with no traffic, and would pump my brakes to slosh the fuel around. It started working perfectly right after that.
Oct, 2022. I drive a 2001 Focus Wagon as my daily driver 34 miles each way to work and back + piddling around town. If it weren't for your Channel, I'd have scrapped it years ago. The little things (like this) that are annoying AND expensive at a shop, become fun diy projects to do at home in the driveway instead. Because of this channel, The Betty White Wagon is still going strong. The Ol' gal just won't die. MANY Thanks and keep up the great work!
This tip for the adding the Chevron Techron Plus fuel additive worked immediately for the problems we were having with our Ford Truck with a mustang engine. My wife and I are amazed. Mechanic wanted to replace our fuel pump - $680. We are so thankful for your helpful tips on this site. It was a God send for us.
* I would not replace the fuel pump unless the fuel pump was not working. I can live with an incorrect fuel level reading by keeping track of my mileage with my odometer. The fuel level sending unit was sending an incorrect fuel reading and also probably causing a check engine light. Your vehicle could have been driven just the same. The fuel pump runs just the same with or without an accurate fuel level sensor. * Do not run a fuel pump dry so fill up the gas tank and reset the odometer after each fill up.
This stuff is great. I've used it for years. It cleans so well that it made my truck's fuel pump last 2 months before dying, allowing me to get engine and suspension done first, while still driving it. Truck started hesitating, added techron. 4 weeks before symptoms again. Repeat. Went 3 weeks. Repeat. 2 weeks, 1 week. Made appt for a new one at mechanic, fuel pump officially died when I tried to leave the shop lol. Yeah, this stuff is amazing. It may be slightly more pricey but it's worth it.
Another great video packed with money saving information. The Techron worked for me. The car doesn't get driven much and the treatment worked in one tank of treated gas. Thanks!
You saved me from having to remove the fuel tank. Within 10 min my gas gauge started rising from solid empty. Within 50 miles it was back to normal. Used this product in 3 tank fulls. It's working great! THANK YOU for the video!
Thank you! I ran 2 of the black bottles through my truck. The light didn’t initially go out, but about 200 miles in, it went out and after 80 miles more it was still off and passed emissions!
BerrymanB-12 part number 0116 in a round can is much better. And it's cheaper. I managed a parts store for 28 years. This saved a lot of people from buying carbs.😁Just don't add to oil it cleans it to much.
@@83sedmanSo you apply it before you fill it the first time, and then before you fill it the second time? Do you have to empty the tank first or can you refill it at like half a tank?
@@83sedman Yeah just went to AutoZone. They didn't have Techron but they had some Seafoam. They told me to do what you did. Fingers crossed it works out 🤞
Had a P0463 on my 05 Taurus not too long ago and Techron cleared it right up. The fuel gauge would peg ever so slightly over full when the tank got over 80 - 85 % and would drop the fuel gauge below empty if it stayed pegged long enough, after the second time it would request the MIL. Read about this same problem and decided Techron would be a lot easier and cheaper than a new sending unit. Lol Glad I did.
Thanks for the video. You saved me hundreds of dollars. I bought Techron fuel cleaner for 5 bucks. Added it to the tank and after driving for an hour, it's gone !
Wow, you're truly a life saver and a blessing. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing knowledge with us, and helping people like myself avoid paying unreasonable money that does not necessarily need spending! Thank you so much!!! I hope your subscribers reach more than a million.
Thank you my friend you've helped me several times. I have been watching this service engine light for 2 months ran this through 2 tank fulls service engine light has been out for 2 weeks. Thank you.
Thank you so much!! The chevron with Techron plus worked like a charm!! Now, what the best hack for just having all my 2011 f150 AC blend doors replaced and 5 months later the driver side and passenger side blend door have already stopped working again.
Thanks for the great tip. Had this issue in my wife's 09 Escape Put in 1 bottle, cleared the code & took it for a ride. Got on a back road & started turning the wheel back & forth. To slosh the fuel in the tank & the low fuel warning went off & the gauge started going up to full. Saved me $100 & making my wife's car smell like gas if I had to remove the pump.
I can confirm that this seems to fix the issue. My mom's '08 Taurus kept having the check engine light come on with a P2068 code. I would clear it and it would go away for a few weeks and then pop up again. I noticed it seemed to only happen when the fuel was below a quarter tank. I started using the Techron additive about once every month or two and the problem stopped. It hasn't happened for about a year now.
Just wanted to add my 2 cents: my 2020 Ford Transit 150 was always reading empty, with the check engine light/code saying something up with a sending unit. So I watch this video bought that cleaner junk he was talking about and it worked within 25 miles. Thank you!!
Man this an awesome video on how it operates my 06 started doing the erratic fuel gauge indication with check engine light .I almost spent $$$ but I will try the Techron additive first thanks ! Keep up the good work !
Fantastic work. I have this exact issue with my 2016 F150. Went to Walmart to pick up the fuels system cleaner and 24 hours later cured. No fuel light and no check engine light. Fuel gauge works as well. Thanks for another great video!
I have a 2005 Ford Explorer xlt with the 4.0 sohc and is has 177k miles. My fuel gauge hasn’t worked since 60k miles always used the odo trip meter as a fuel gauge. The issue that I’m having is that it pegs below E when you turn the key on and never rises no matter what I do. I dropped the tank. Pain in the a** if you don’t have a lift to work on. But I managed to get everything out without an issue. I removed the fuel pump assembly and decided to ohm check the sender just for the heck of it and it worked as it should. I went on with some more testing trying to fool the gauge into thinking that the tank was full with the two wires that run to the gauge with no luck there either. So with my luck and the vehicle having 177k miles I decided to put a new fuel pump in it since the harness was still accessible for further testing and put it all back together. I also checked another instrument cluster thinking it could be the gauge with no luck there either also pegged below E with the other instrument cluster. I did numerous tests including a gauge sweep and that’s the first time I’ve ever seen the gauge function and it brought me hope that it could be a simple fix hopefully you can help me out or point me into the right direction. The only codes that I got for it was a p0463 and the message for that was fuel level sensor A high input. And a B1201-00 and the message for that was fuel gauge sender circuit open or short to battery. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thank you for putting this video together. My sons 2001 F350 7.3 fuel gauge is always showing full. We will try this. I did find a sending unit from Advance Auto if we need to order it for 132.00 if we need to order one. Beats 400 -600 dollars.
I was having this problem after keeping my car in storage while 5 years in Japan. Fuel level was at 1/4 full the whole time and each time it reached that level my fuel level sending unit would report an error then cause my check engine light to come on. If I didn't let the level get that low I had no problem. I am located overseas and could not get the Techron product that is referenced here, but reading the labels of several products that were available I found that the Slick50 Fuel Tank Cleaning Solution fixed my sensor exactly as explained here.
Going to give this a shot. My 2007 Expedition will reach around 142 miles until empty, and then all of the sudden it will read ---Miles to Empty, and then very gradually climb back up until it reads 60 miles until empty. The tank still has approximately 8-10 gallons remaining, because it will only take around 15 gallons to top it off. I'll post another response to let you know if it works. Also, the fuel pump was replaced about 1 year ago. Thanks for the awesome tip!
Thank you so much 💯!!!! This actually worked for my 2013 mustang GT I got the same code and my level sensor took a dump. I added the fuel cleaner and at 1st it didnt work but surly 3 days after adding it worked again saved me tons of money THANKS AGAIN!!
OSIS_ieCoyote what’s up Brother! I have a 2014 mustang Gt and the problem I’m having is the gauge would be 3/4 full and the digital cluster tells me I have 290 miles to empty!.. we both know that’s not true with these v8’s lol you think this will help?
If u have sending unit out you can physically clean the contact points.. usually works! I worked in a specialty shop for 6 years just did AC n gas tanks.. you can replace the fuel pump on that unit too, just disassemble and replace.. done it hundreds of times
There may not be any corrosion on the resistor but the wires connecting to the resistor may be causing haywire readings due a problem in the wire or solder.
Worked for me. I didn't have any codes but my fuel guage would never read all the way full on a full tank. At halfway it would jump to "E" and the Info system would say I only had 7 miles to empty. After using Techron Concentrate Plus the guage and info system corrected itself within like ten minutes. Reads good. No longer overflows at the pump.
So I had this issue a couple years ago and it did fix it. The issue has come back and tried several times again and is not helping. Did they change their formula or is there another option to try?
2000 v6 mustang. owned since new. never had a problem with it until the fuel pump was replaced almost 2 years ago. it drops to empty with the low fuel light at a quarter tank. no codes though. I'll try the techron
All Gas models between MY 19XX - 20XX ????? Or just specific models/years? Does erratic mean simply non accurate gauge reading? Like filling up at the pump but only showing 1/2 full, routinely?
@FordTechMakuloco Working on a 6.0 with the 460 463 and B1201. This cleaner says not recommended for Diesel. What do you recommend? There is a TSB out there about a reprogram, but I can't find the info on what ecu id needs it. I also need to find the pin point test specs, so I can test the communication to the cluster/ecu. Thanks for the tip.
Awesome instruction as always, Brian. Concise, and very professional. ?: could the sending unit manufacturer have isolated the resistor sweep from the gasoline instead of having it fully in contact with the fluid? Inside a sealed housing for example.
No all the electrics are made to work wet, to prevent possible risks of fire, no air no fire. Been that way for decades. It is all the guberment fuel mandates causing this.
I blame myself for allowing my tank to go so low of gas that the chime alarmed and got " low fuel" notice on the odometer, but I wanted to wait to get good Mobil gas in the tank as always. I put in 20 gallons, but the needle only went up to 1/4 full. I believe it is the float that went too low, it's maybe not coming up, or just getting a bad reading. I will use Chevron Techron Plus a couple times in hopes things will get back to normal and get good fuel level readings.
I was experiencing erratic fuel gauge on a 2000 F-150 5.4 truck. The truck has a 24 gallon tank and a single bottle from Auto Zone says to add up to twelve gallons gas so I did my best to add to half tank-no fuel gauge fix. A few fill ups later, I did 2 bottles in a full 24 gallon tank. Fuel gauge worked properly almost right away and is working fine since. Since this product comes in several sizes, my advice is to buy the size that will be a good ratio to add to a full tank, which for me is 2 bottles.
HI good Morning I love the way you help with this video, I do have a problem with not getting enough fuel code but I don't know where to start cause there are a few possible issues if you can advise I do thank you
I see the video you said high sulfur contents make the sending unit fail meaning Diesel fuel systems that product if for gasoline engines is it safe for Diesel engines or use the diesel version of the product thank you for the video
Hey man, I have a question. On ignition, sometimes my gas gauge stays on empty for a little bit and car says no fuel. Gas gauge takes like 4 minutes to rise to actual fuel levels. If I let it sit and restart it will self correct. I have an ecoboost 2015 with no mods 25k miles. I want to believe it's a sending unit. Any ideas? I'd like your two cents.
I've got a PO463 on my 2005 Ford Explorer. Will this work on older cars? Any issues with stuff breaking down and staying in gas tank? Thanks for the video.
This apparently worked for a 2002 Taurus. I filled the tank and added one ounce per gallon. Although I had the luxury of being able to let the car sit for days on end over the course of a couple of weeks, the fuel gauge now works and the check engine light is still off. Thank you.
when my fuel gauge get just under a half tank it starts to drop quick and then sometimes comes back up later , Is this the same thing you are talking about ?
hey Fordtechmakuloco! I just wanted to thank you for this great tips! my expeditions fuel gauge wasn't working so I followed your tips & after a first treatment it fixed my issue! Thanks!
Your videos are very informative. My 1999 Taurus will not complete the I/M Readiness self testing because the Evap System is sensing an erratic fuel level. I have a P0460 code lurking in the background. It does not bring on the check engine light, but I can read the code with an Auto Enginuity scan tool interface. Ford Service documentation says if you have a 15% or greater fluctuation in fuel level readings, the PCM will abort the Evap test. Do you think the Anti Slosh Module inside the instrument cluster could be the problem, and do you have any videos on troubleshooting the Ford Anti Slosh Module? Thank you
thank you for the video repair information. i have a 2007 f150 stx crew cab and im having a leaking fuel pump pressure line problem. do you have any videos on this problem?
2012 F150, doesn't get driven regularly. A couple times a month not very far to pick up hay/feed. Have the "sticking" fuel level gauge. No codes thrown though like everyone else mentions. Have noticed it only during the cold months in AZ. All through the warmer months never have the problem. I'll give this a go as the quick/cheap fix first. I would rather not have to pull the pump of nit needed.
Would you recommend trying this for a 00' f650 7.3, Allison 545? The fuel gauge stays stuck on full. No codes. Worked for half a day last week. Odometer and speedometer have now stopped as well. Speedometer may be Allison related.
Hey, awesome video, mi 01 explorer suddenly went from have a tank to full, and no matter how many fuel is in the tank it just reads full, could it be something else apart from the fuel sending unit?
I just wanna thank you for your recommendation. My wife’s fx2 fuel gauge wasn’t operating properly and I was dreading pulling the fuel tank I did one about 30 years ago when I was 27 it wouldn’t have been a bad job. before she ran one tank of fuel through it. It started working again unbelievable thank you, you wouldn’t happen to recommend an additive to soften up oil seals I’ve been told a few over the years but I’ve never really been an additive person, but I have a small leak in my F150 in the rear seal. Is there anything I can put in to soften the seal Where it won’t leak
great video. everyone has evap purge valve problems but i just checked mine out and it appears to be working fine. my fuel gauge is stuck at full and i ran out of gas the other day unexpectedly. i will check this out next. thank you
I know this Video is a few years old, but I see you've made some recent replies. Thanks BTW for your videos...I have definitely used 1 or 2 myself. Now, I recently ran into a fuel gauge issue, which hopefully you can answer. One day, going to NY, some type of issue occurred in the dash display while I was checking my fuel level. Not sure what it was. But afterward, the fuel level dropped from 1/2 to 1/4. Ever since then, my fuel gauge reads empty at close to 24 gallons used (I have the 36 Gallon tank). I've confirmed 36 gallon tank, and checked settings w FORSCAN...everything is correct. I've compared odometer mileage to actual milage (based on fuel used) and it is fairly accurate. I have put the Techron in my last 2 fuel-ups, but no change in the DTE. Does this mean the sending unit is bad or possibly broken? Let me know when you can...Thanks
I fixed a vacuum leak, later that day I started getting the Check Engine with "bad DTC out mode 7" and "bad DTC out mode 3:03" . I am not finding anything in my research to explain this. Where would I look for the answer? thank you.
I have a question about my 2017 Ford F550. When I put it in reverse, all of my dome lights come on. Do you have a video for this are any experience with it. Also, thank you for this video. It worked for my fuel gauge not responding correctly.
Very nice explanation, thank you! My question is that after two tankfuls of the Techron additive my sending unit finally failed (2010 Explorer E-engine code) and my Miles to empty went to “0”…… is the fuel pump in jeopardy of failing next or can I continue to drive as normal and monitor my fuel consumption?
Had the P0462 code in my van and the fuel gauge drop and rise intermittently only at a certain level in the tank so hopefully this will clear the issue up. Thanks for the tip. As an aside, I couldn't find 'Plus", only Complete Fuel System cleaner which I'm hoping is the same thing.
Great info. I will get some as a preemptive. I need some clarification on a question I ask you. I have a 2009 Mercury Mariner 2.5. This engine does not have a pcv I need to replace at a certain mileage? I guess I misread my schedule maintenance manual. I thought it said change around one hundred thousand miles. I do not want to put the intake unless I need to. Please kept the great videos coming. Thank you, J
I had my astro van towed to a Mr Goodwrench. Turned out fuel pump was bad. Had it replaced. The needle after replacement, would fluctuate with the bumps I hit. I see that they probably broke that spring on the float assembly. Good mechanics hard to find.
I appreciate all the great videos. I have a 2013 Ford F150 with similar issues BUT a bigger problem is the vehicle shutting down when i come to a STOP. I get a LOW OIL PRESSURE as the engine dies however, I think that's just because the engine died and caused the LOP notification. I never know when its going to happen. The amount of fuel makes no difference, it happens no matter how much fuel I have. Have you had an opportunity to address this? Again, thank you for so much valuable info. Bill
Does seafoam work? Or does it HAVE to be the techron stuff?? I've had tons of luck with the seafoam from putting in gas and cleaning injectors to sucking it thru the vacuum on master cylinder and cleaning the upper cylinders, adding it to the oil to break down the sludge in old motors for a day or two before a oil change, but when doing it in the oil you gotta remember to use cheap oil because you need to change it again after a few days of driving so u can make sure to get all the old nasty out of it lol
Do you have a video that would show on how to cut a hole in the cabin floor where the fuel tank would be to pull out the filter and all I have a e150 2013 with rear air condition passenger wagon I'm trying to figure out instead of having a mechanic replace the unit sending unit if I could do it myself when I purchase the new one I'll just take a plasma cutter or a grinder and cut the hole and make my access door and if you have a solution what's the best way to make an access store waterproof and stuff
My gas gauge is stuck on full done the gauge sweep and keeps going back to full as much as i wish it was true all the time do u think this techron stuff will give me my accurate reading
Awesome video. Going to test mine soon. Question: my truck takes some time to read full after filling up and sometimes drops off back to empty even when full. could this be one of the symptoms of a bad card on the sending unit or dirty when it goes back and forth.
Hey Fordtech! Have you ever seen all of the instrument cluster go completely bizerk in a 2000 Windstar. Mine ocassionally move so violently that the RPM needle has broken. Thanks!
I had quarter of fuel already in the car, but when I filled up again, the niddle didn't move up, it just kept dropping as I was driving and so did the digital meter until it reached 0km and the niddle went below Empty. Now the car won't start even though there's alot fuel in it.
Before replacing the fuel pump sending unit use this additive to restore it-
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Was that unit affected? If so, how many miles on?
cruisepix mine was @ 60k when started, but never got a code?
Does auto stores or Wal-Mart carry this?
Would you still use the cleaner on a 3.5 ecoboost
FordTechMakuloco I have an 09 f150 4.6 3v. I don't have any codes, however I have not been able to fill my tank fully in over six months. I can only put maybe 20 gallons (I have the 26 gallon tank) before it clicks that it's full. Do you think there is debris preventing the arm to lock out fully? I usually get over 440 miles on a full tank, lately I can only get 370.
Gotta thank you for that additive tip. It completely worked and saved me hundreds by replacing that sending unit. The first 1/2 tank, I went on a back road with no traffic, and would pump my brakes to slosh the fuel around. It started working perfectly right after that.
Oct, 2022.
I drive a 2001 Focus Wagon as my daily driver 34 miles each way to work and back + piddling around town.
If it weren't for your Channel, I'd have scrapped it years ago.
The little things (like this) that are annoying AND expensive at a shop, become fun diy projects to do at home in the driveway instead.
Because of this channel, The Betty White Wagon is still going strong.
The Ol' gal just won't die.
MANY Thanks and keep up the great work!
Betty 😆
This tip for the adding the Chevron Techron Plus fuel additive worked immediately for the problems we were having with our Ford Truck with a mustang engine. My wife and I are amazed. Mechanic wanted to replace our fuel pump - $680. We are so thankful for your helpful tips on this site. It was a God send for us.
* I would not replace the fuel pump unless the fuel pump was not working. I can live with an incorrect fuel level reading by keeping track of my mileage with my odometer.
The fuel level sending unit was sending an incorrect fuel reading and also probably causing a check engine light. Your vehicle could have been driven just the same. The fuel pump runs just the same with or without an accurate fuel level sensor.
* Do not run a fuel pump dry so fill up the gas tank and reset the odometer after each fill up.
This stuff is great. I've used it for years. It cleans so well that it made my truck's fuel pump last 2 months before dying, allowing me to get engine and suspension done first, while still driving it. Truck started hesitating, added techron. 4 weeks before symptoms again. Repeat. Went 3 weeks. Repeat. 2 weeks, 1 week. Made appt for a new one at mechanic, fuel pump officially died when I tried to leave the shop lol. Yeah, this stuff is amazing. It may be slightly more pricey but it's worth it.
Dude I can't thank you enough I've been watching you for years, and my Ford is still running today thanks to your help.🙏🏻
Another great video packed with money saving information. The Techron worked for me. The car doesn't get driven much and the treatment worked in one tank of treated gas. Thanks!
You saved me from having to remove the fuel tank. Within 10 min my gas gauge started rising from solid empty. Within 50 miles it was back to normal. Used this product in 3 tank fulls. It's working great! THANK YOU for the video!
Hello how can i save me some money, and can you please tell me the name of it sir.
@@ernestgrey9294 chevron techron plus
It this works with diesel engines
Thank you!
I ran 2 of the black bottles through my truck. The light didn’t initially go out, but about 200 miles in, it went out and after 80 miles more it was still off and passed emissions!
BerrymanB-12 part number 0116 in a round can is much better. And it's cheaper. I managed a parts store for 28 years. This saved a lot of people from buying carbs.😁Just don't add to oil it cleans it to much.
Man 2 bottles did the trick after 7 visits to a shop nobody could fix the issue wow I'm amazed thank you
How did you put it in? Before you fill up or after?
@@bigblov3 before and after
@@83sedmanSo you apply it before you fill it the first time, and then before you fill it the second time? Do you have to empty the tank first or can you refill it at like half a tank?
@@cocoanerd17.-. I did before and after
@@83sedman Yeah just went to AutoZone. They didn't have Techron but they had some Seafoam. They told me to do what you did. Fingers crossed it works out 🤞
Had a P0463 on my 05 Taurus not too long ago and Techron cleared it right up. The fuel gauge would peg ever so slightly over full when the tank got over 80 - 85 % and would drop the fuel gauge below empty if it stayed pegged long enough, after the second time it would request the MIL. Read about this same problem and decided Techron would be a lot easier and cheaper than a new sending unit. Lol Glad I did.
Thanks for the video. You saved me hundreds of dollars. I bought Techron fuel cleaner for 5 bucks. Added it to the tank and after driving for an hour, it's gone !
I’ve been calling all auto places and can’t find Techron plus only every other one
Wow, you're truly a life saver and a blessing. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing knowledge with us, and helping people like myself avoid paying unreasonable money that does not necessarily need spending! Thank you so much!!! I hope your subscribers reach more than a million.
Did it work for you?
Thank you my friend you've helped me several times. I have been watching this service engine light for 2 months ran this through 2 tank fulls service engine light has been out for 2 weeks. Thank you.
Thank you so much!! The chevron with Techron plus worked like a charm!! Now, what the best hack for just having all my 2011 f150 AC blend doors replaced and 5 months later the driver side and passenger side blend door have already stopped working again.
The Techron High Mileage has the same additives as the Techron Concentrated Plus. Was reading the specs sheets on both.
Thanks for the great tip. Had this issue in my wife's 09 Escape
Put in 1 bottle, cleared the code & took it for a ride. Got on a back road & started turning the wheel back & forth. To slosh the fuel in the tank & the low fuel warning went off & the gauge started going up to full. Saved me $100 & making my wife's car smell like gas if I had to remove the pump.
it worked ... in no time... gotta say thank you and just wow engine light went out and all... far out!!
Just got this same code with my 2004 P71 crown vic. Gonna try this out and see if it works ! Thank you for the tip !
I can confirm that this seems to fix the issue. My mom's '08 Taurus kept having the check engine light come on with a P2068 code. I would clear it and it would go away for a few weeks and then pop up again. I noticed it seemed to only happen when the fuel was below a quarter tank. I started using the Techron additive about once every month or two and the problem stopped. It hasn't happened for about a year now.
Yay! Finally a straight answer! I've been waiting literally years for this video! Great info! :)
Just wanted to add my 2 cents: my 2020 Ford Transit 150 was always reading empty, with the check engine light/code saying something up with a sending unit. So I watch this video bought that cleaner junk he was talking about and it worked within 25 miles. Thank you!!
Man this an awesome video on how it operates my 06 started doing the erratic fuel gauge indication with check engine light .I almost spent $$$ but I will try the Techron additive first thanks ! Keep up the good work !
Did it work for you?
Dude the fuel treatment worked 😂 holy shit you did it again brother!
Fantastic work. I have this exact issue with my 2016 F150. Went to Walmart to pick up the fuels system cleaner and 24 hours later cured. No fuel light and no check engine light. Fuel gauge works as well. Thanks for another great video!
I have a 2005 Ford Explorer xlt with the 4.0 sohc and is has 177k miles. My fuel gauge hasn’t worked since 60k miles always used the odo trip meter as a fuel gauge. The issue that I’m having is that it pegs below E when you turn the key on and never rises no matter what I do. I dropped the tank. Pain in the a** if you don’t have a lift to work on. But I managed to get everything out without an issue. I removed the fuel pump assembly and decided to ohm check the sender just for the heck of it and it worked as it should. I went on with some more testing trying to fool the gauge into thinking that the tank was full with the two wires that run to the gauge with no luck there either. So with my luck and the vehicle having 177k miles I decided to put a new fuel pump in it since the harness was still accessible for further testing and put it all back together. I also checked another instrument cluster thinking it could be the gauge with no luck there either also pegged below E with the other instrument cluster. I did numerous tests including a gauge sweep and that’s the first time I’ve ever seen the gauge function and it brought me hope that it could be a simple fix hopefully you can help me out or point me into the right direction. The only codes that I got for it was a p0463 and the message for that was fuel level sensor A high input. And a B1201-00 and the message for that was fuel gauge sender circuit open or short to battery. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thank you for putting this video together. My sons 2001 F350 7.3 fuel gauge is always showing full. We will try this. I did find a sending unit from Advance Auto if we need to order it for 132.00 if we need to order one. Beats 400 -600 dollars.
I was mistaken, The sending unit that I found may not fit. Looking at what unit is in a 2001 does not have the same unit you shown in this video.
Really love your videos and your explanation of issues.
Thanks!
I was having this problem after keeping my car in storage while 5 years in Japan. Fuel level was at 1/4 full the whole time and each time it reached that level my fuel level sending unit would report an error then cause my check engine light to come on. If I didn't let the level get that low I had no problem. I am located overseas and could not get the Techron product that is referenced here, but reading the labels of several products that were available I found that the Slick50 Fuel Tank Cleaning Solution fixed my sensor exactly as explained here.
Thanx alot. I cant tell you how mant videos ive watched and people leave out detail and get side tracked but this video was very helpful
Wow learn something new from you each time thanks for sharing
A big thanks on the Chevron additive tip 👍
Going to give this a shot. My 2007 Expedition will reach around 142 miles until empty, and then all of the sudden it will read ---Miles to Empty, and then very gradually climb back up until it reads 60 miles until empty. The tank still has approximately 8-10 gallons remaining, because it will only take around 15 gallons to top it off. I'll post another response to let you know if it works. Also, the fuel pump was replaced about 1 year ago. Thanks for the awesome tip!
Thank you so much! You just saved me a bunch of money.
Thank you so much 💯!!!! This actually worked for my 2013 mustang GT I got the same code and my level sensor took a dump. I added the fuel cleaner and at 1st it didnt work but surly 3 days after adding it worked again saved me tons of money THANKS AGAIN!!
OSIS_ieCoyote what’s up Brother! I have a 2014 mustang Gt and the problem I’m having is the gauge would be 3/4 full and the digital cluster tells me I have 290 miles to empty!.. we both know that’s not true with these v8’s lol you think this will help?
If u have sending unit out you can physically clean the contact points.. usually works! I worked in a specialty shop for 6 years just did AC n gas tanks.. you can replace the fuel pump on that unit too, just disassemble and replace.. done it hundreds of times
Thank you for making my search for an answer fast and easy to do!
Thank you for posting this Tech tip, hopefully it works on my 1997 F-250HD dual tank system and one tank gauge that works sometimes.
I watch your videos all the time and I just want to say Thank You !
There may not be any corrosion on the resistor but the wires connecting to the resistor may be causing haywire readings due a problem in the wire or solder.
Worked for me. I didn't have any codes but my fuel guage would never read all the way full on a full tank. At halfway it would jump to "E" and the Info system would say I only had 7 miles to empty. After using Techron Concentrate Plus the guage and info system corrected itself within like ten minutes. Reads good. No longer overflows at the pump.
What instructions did you follow to put it in?
So I had this issue a couple years ago and it did fix it. The issue has come back and tried several times again and is not helping.
Did they change their formula or is there another option to try?
2000 v6 mustang. owned since new. never had a problem with it until the fuel pump was replaced almost 2 years ago. it drops to empty with the low fuel light at a quarter tank. no codes though. I'll try the techron
Did this work?. ...I have a 2006 Saturn ion I just replaced the fuel pump and it's a quarter off
All Gas models between MY 19XX - 20XX ????? Or just specific models/years? Does erratic mean simply non accurate gauge reading? Like filling up at the pump but only showing 1/2 full, routinely?
I love your videos so helpful 🙏🏽
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Working on a 6.0 with the 460 463 and B1201. This cleaner says not recommended for Diesel. What do you recommend?
There is a TSB out there about a reprogram, but I can't find the info on what ecu id needs it.
I also need to find the pin point test specs, so I can test the communication to the cluster/ecu.
Thanks for the tip.
According to the Chevron website product comparison shows the complete will clean the sender card, but the Diesel additive does not ... hmmmm
Wow, great video, THANK YOU 🙏 for this information, especially the test part, very helpful.
Is this for gas engines or for diesel engines? I have a 2007 Ford F350 Super Duty with a 6.0L Turbo Diesel and it is putting out a P0460 code.
Hey what to use for a diesel 6.0 with P0460 code?????????
That’s what I would like to know . I went to the manufacturer website and they say don’t use this in a Diesel engine !
Awesome instruction as always, Brian.
Concise, and very professional.
?: could the sending unit manufacturer have isolated the resistor sweep from the gasoline instead of having it fully in contact with the fluid?
Inside a sealed housing for example.
No all the electrics are made to work wet, to prevent possible risks of fire, no air no fire. Been that way for decades.
It is all the guberment fuel mandates causing this.
I blame myself for allowing my tank to go so low of gas that the chime alarmed and got "
low fuel" notice on the odometer, but I wanted to wait to get good Mobil gas in the tank as always. I put in 20 gallons, but the needle only went up to 1/4 full. I believe it is the float that went too low, it's maybe not coming up, or just getting a bad reading. I will use Chevron Techron Plus a couple times in hopes things will get back to normal and get good fuel level readings.
I'm having same issue with diesel truck. Will using their diesel version work just as well? I don't see a "plus" version for diesel treatment
I was experiencing erratic fuel gauge on a 2000 F-150 5.4 truck. The truck has a 24 gallon tank and a single bottle from Auto Zone says to add up to twelve gallons gas so I did my best to add to half tank-no fuel gauge fix. A few fill ups later, I did 2 bottles in a full 24 gallon tank. Fuel gauge worked properly almost right away and is working fine since. Since this product comes in several sizes, my advice is to buy the size that will be a good ratio to add to a full tank, which for me is 2 bottles.
HI good Morning I love the way you help with this video, I do have a problem with not getting enough fuel code but I don't know where to start cause there are a few possible issues if you can advise I do thank you
can you use this additives on fords diesel truck ?
I see the video you said high sulfur contents make the sending unit fail meaning Diesel fuel systems that product if for gasoline engines is it safe for Diesel engines or use the diesel version of the product thank you for the video
Well I was wrong both have sulfur
Will this work for diesel ??
Hey man, I have a question. On ignition, sometimes my gas gauge stays on empty for a little bit and car says no fuel. Gas gauge takes like 4 minutes to rise to actual fuel levels. If I let it sit and restart it will self correct. I have an ecoboost 2015 with no mods 25k miles. I want to believe it's a sending unit. Any ideas? I'd like your two cents.
Hello! I put in the Chevron Fuel system cleaner in my 2001 Ford Expedition and the gauge is reading normal again. Thank you for the tip!
This was super helpful thanks
I see a can of aerokroil in the background. I love that stuff!
I've got a PO463 on my 2005 Ford Explorer. Will this work on older cars? Any issues with stuff breaking down and staying in gas tank? Thanks for the video.
This apparently worked for a 2002 Taurus. I filled the tank and added one ounce per gallon. Although I had the luxury of being able to let the car sit for days on end over the course of a couple of weeks, the fuel gauge now works and the check engine light is still off. Thank you.
when my fuel gauge get just under a half tank it starts to drop quick and then sometimes comes back up later , Is this the same thing you are talking about ?
Did you ever try this?
Mine does the same, sometimes throws the 460 and 463 code. Gonna have to try the fuel additive
@@justthetibb1569 did it work? I have the same issue, but my car is jacked up in the rear, as in on Jack stands not that it's fucked up.
I needed to know this two month ago.
hey Fordtechmakuloco! I just wanted to thank you for this great tips! my expeditions fuel gauge wasn't working so I followed your tips & after a first treatment it fixed my issue! Thanks!
Do they sell this cleaner at the chevron gas stations by any chance or is it only order online?
Great video very helpful thanks
Your videos are very informative. My 1999 Taurus will not complete the I/M Readiness self testing because the Evap System is sensing an erratic fuel level. I have a P0460 code lurking in the background. It does not bring on the check engine light, but I can read the code with an Auto Enginuity scan tool interface. Ford Service documentation says if you have a 15% or greater fluctuation in fuel level readings, the PCM will abort the Evap test. Do you think the Anti Slosh Module inside the instrument cluster could be the problem, and do you have any videos on troubleshooting the Ford Anti Slosh Module? Thank you
This says it's for gasoline engine only ? Would it mess up a diesel
Excellent information. Thanks FTM
Outstanding video sir! Bound to help a lot of people. Thanks!
thank you for the video repair information. i have a 2007 f150 stx crew cab and im having a leaking fuel pump pressure line problem. do you have any videos on this problem?
So... it's basically a flaw in the fuel pump design? Okay, got it! 😊👍
GREAT video. Thank you.
2012 F150, doesn't get driven regularly. A couple times a month not very far to pick up hay/feed.
Have the "sticking" fuel level gauge. No codes thrown though like everyone else mentions. Have noticed it only during the cold months in AZ. All through the warmer months never have the problem.
I'll give this a go as the quick/cheap fix first. I would rather not have to pull the pump of nit needed.
Would you recommend trying this for a 00' f650 7.3, Allison 545? The fuel gauge stays stuck on full. No codes. Worked for half a day last week. Odometer and speedometer have now stopped as well. Speedometer may be Allison related.
Hey, awesome video, mi 01 explorer suddenly went from have a tank to full, and no matter how many fuel is in the tank it just reads full, could it be something else apart from the fuel sending unit?
I just wanna thank you for your recommendation. My wife’s fx2 fuel gauge wasn’t operating properly and I was dreading pulling the fuel tank I did one about 30 years ago when I was 27 it wouldn’t have been a bad job. before she ran one tank of fuel through it. It started working again unbelievable thank you, you wouldn’t happen to recommend an additive to soften up oil seals I’ve been told a few over the years but I’ve never really been an additive person, but I have a small leak in my F150 in the rear seal. Is there anything I can put in to soften the seal Where it won’t leak
great video. everyone has evap purge valve problems but i just checked mine out and it appears to be working fine. my fuel gauge is stuck at full and i ran out of gas the other day unexpectedly. i will check this out next. thank you
Did it work for you?
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I know this Video is a few years old, but I see you've made some recent replies. Thanks BTW for your videos...I have definitely used 1 or 2 myself.
Now, I recently ran into a fuel gauge issue, which hopefully you can answer.
One day, going to NY, some type of issue occurred in the dash display while I was checking my fuel level. Not sure what it was. But afterward, the fuel level dropped from 1/2 to 1/4. Ever since then, my fuel gauge reads empty at close to 24 gallons used (I have the 36 Gallon tank). I've confirmed 36 gallon tank, and checked settings w FORSCAN...everything is correct. I've compared odometer mileage to actual milage (based on fuel used) and it is fairly accurate. I have put the Techron in my last 2 fuel-ups, but no change in the DTE.
Does this mean the sending unit is bad or possibly broken? Let me know when you can...Thanks
Learn sumptin new every day! 😂
I fixed a vacuum leak, later that day I started getting the Check Engine with "bad DTC out mode 7" and "bad DTC out mode 3:03" . I am not finding anything in my research to explain this. Where would I look for the answer? thank you.
I have a question about my 2017 Ford F550. When I put it in reverse, all of my dome lights come on. Do you have a video for this are any experience with it. Also, thank you for this video. It worked for my fuel gauge not responding correctly.
Very nice explanation, thank you! My question is that after two tankfuls of the Techron additive my sending unit finally failed (2010 Explorer E-engine code) and my Miles to empty went to “0”…… is the fuel pump in jeopardy of failing next or can I continue to drive as normal and monitor my fuel consumption?
Had the P0462 code in my van and the fuel gauge drop and rise intermittently only at a certain level in the tank so hopefully this will clear the issue up. Thanks for the tip. As an aside, I couldn't find 'Plus", only Complete Fuel System cleaner which I'm hoping is the same thing.
ever worked for you?
Great info. I will get some as a preemptive. I need some clarification on a question I ask you. I have a 2009 Mercury Mariner 2.5. This engine does not have a pcv I need to replace at a certain mileage? I guess I misread my schedule maintenance manual. I thought it said change around one hundred thousand miles. I do not want to put the intake unless I need to. Please kept the great videos coming. Thank you, J
I had my astro van towed to a Mr Goodwrench. Turned out fuel pump was bad. Had it replaced. The needle after replacement, would fluctuate with the bumps I hit. I see that they probably broke that spring on the float assembly. Good mechanics hard to find.
Is this product the same as Lucas Upper Cylinder Lubricant & Fuel Injector Cleaner?
I appreciate all the great videos. I have a 2013 Ford F150 with similar issues BUT a bigger problem is the vehicle shutting down when i come to a STOP. I get a LOW OIL PRESSURE as the engine dies however, I think that's just because the engine died and caused the LOP notification. I never know when its going to happen. The amount of fuel makes no difference, it happens no matter how much fuel I have. Have you had an opportunity to address this? Again, thank you for so much valuable info. Bill
Bill mine is doing this now did it work?
Is that the same additive for diesel trucks?
Does seafoam work? Or does it HAVE to be the techron stuff?? I've had tons of luck with the seafoam from putting in gas and cleaning injectors to sucking it thru the vacuum on master cylinder and cleaning the upper cylinders, adding it to the oil to break down the sludge in old motors for a day or two before a oil change, but when doing it in the oil you gotta remember to use cheap oil because you need to change it again after a few days of driving so u can make sure to get all the old nasty out of it lol
Do you have a video that would show on how to cut a hole in the cabin floor where the fuel tank would be to pull out the filter and all I have a e150 2013 with rear air condition passenger wagon I'm trying to figure out instead of having a mechanic replace the unit sending unit if I could do it myself when I purchase the new one I'll just take a plasma cutter or a grinder and cut the hole and make my access door and if you have a solution what's the best way to make an access store waterproof and stuff
My gas gauge is stuck on full done the gauge sweep and keeps going back to full as much as i wish it was true all the time do u think this techron stuff will give me my accurate reading
Awesome video. Going to test mine soon.
Question: my truck takes some time to read full after filling up and sometimes drops off back to empty even when full. could this be one of the symptoms of a bad card on the sending unit or dirty when it goes back and forth.
Thank you. Resistance on my sending unit is opposite your demonstration. Full reads 160 ohms. Gauge is stuck on full.
Hi, how did you fix it?
I don't have any error codes, but the fuel gauge in my '14 Fiesta is all over the place. I'll try the Techron!
Hey Fordtech! Have you ever seen all of the instrument cluster go completely bizerk in a 2000 Windstar. Mine ocassionally move so violently that the RPM needle has broken. Thanks!
Would this help the engine light to come off? Along with the gas gauge dumping out, my radio display would go off while radio still plays.
Hi i have exact the same problem on a 2015 ford focus did you solve this problem?
I had quarter of fuel already in the car, but when I filled up again, the niddle didn't move up, it just kept dropping as I was driving and so did the digital meter until it reached 0km and the niddle went below Empty. Now the car won't start even though there's alot fuel in it.