Fuel level gauge - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

peskygnat · 01-19-2013, 11:00 PM

Hello all,

I have an on going problem with the fuel gauge on my 2005 sel. The gauge works some of the time (most of the time it does not work). could this be the sending unit? could I have a loose wire? will I have to drop the fuel tank to replace sending unit?

behlinla · 01-20-2013, 12:28 AM

Usually it's a bad flex fuel sensor module.

CHECKING A FLEX FUEL SENSOR MODULE ON AN 03 TAURUS WITH AN INOPERATIVE FUEL GAGE - YouTube

Jeff K · 01-20-2013, 10:40 AM

^^^^^ +1

sheila · 01-20-2013, 11:54 AM

^+2.

peskygnat · 01-20-2013, 06:33 PM

Thanks for the response. i did some checking on prices for this part. Auto zone wants $729.00; rockauto.com wants $629.00. this is an expensive part.

behlinla · 01-20-2013, 09:22 PM

That's way too much. It's wrong in the catalog. Part number is YF1Z-14A069-AA and it's only about $50-60.

sheila · 01-20-2013, 10:21 PM

^+1.

Jeff K · 01-21-2013, 09:48 AM

It isnt the flex fuel SENSOR that is likely bad, its the flex fuel MODULE thats bad. Its a small electronic module under the dash. Its the SENSOR that costs big $$$$$, not the module.

peskygnat · 01-29-2013, 09:33 PM

Just wanted to say thanks for all your help!!!! I got the part and installed it now I have no more check engine light!!

and the fuel gauge works!!!! yippppeeeee.

Jeff K · 01-30-2013, 06:18 AM

Glad to hear you got it fixed!

01-19-2013, 11:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
peskygnat Junior Member Member Number: 47911 Join Date: May 2012 Location: i live in Rantoul Illinois (central part) Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2005 ford taurus sel; 4 door 3.ol ohv v6 vulcan (flex fuel) Visit: My Garage Posts: 28 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Fuel level gauge Hello all, I have an on going problem with the fuel gauge on my 2005 sel. The gauge works some of the time (most of the time it does not work). could this be the sending unit? could I have a loose wire? will I have to drop the fuel tank to replace sending unit?

01-20-2013, 10:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jeff K Technical Advisor Member Number: 11378 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,071 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 15	^^^^^ +1 __________________ 05 Taurus SEL Duratec - my daily driver 04 Taurus SES Duratec - wifes car 95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter car Toy #1 - 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner) - LOTS of mods Toy #2 - 88 Tbird Turbo Coupe - LOTS of mods 02 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized

01-20-2013, 06:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
peskygnat Junior Member Member Number: 47911 Join Date: May 2012 Location: i live in Rantoul Illinois (central part) Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2005 ford taurus sel; 4 door 3.ol ohv v6 vulcan (flex fuel) Visit: My Garage Posts: 28 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	fuel auge problem Thanks for the response. i did some checking on prices for this part. Auto zone wants $729.00; rockauto.com wants $629.00. this is an expensive part.

01-21-2013, 09:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jeff K Technical Advisor Member Number: 11378 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,071 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 15	It isnt the flex fuel SENSOR that is likely bad, its the flex fuel MODULE thats bad. Its a small electronic module under the dash. Its the SENSOR that costs big $$$$$, not the module. __________________ 05 Taurus SEL Duratec - my daily driver 04 Taurus SES Duratec - wifes car 95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter car Toy #1 - 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner) - LOTS of mods Toy #2 - 88 Tbird Turbo Coupe - LOTS of mods 02 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized

01-29-2013, 09:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
peskygnat Junior Member Member Number: 47911 Join Date: May 2012 Location: i live in Rantoul Illinois (central part) Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2005 ford taurus sel; 4 door 3.ol ohv v6 vulcan (flex fuel) Visit: My Garage Posts: 28 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Thanks all!!! Just wanted to say thanks for all your help!!!! I got the part and installed it now I have no more check engine light!! and the fuel gauge works!!!! yippppeeeee.

01-20-2013, 11:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
sheila Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 10865 Join Date: Dec 2006 Visit: My Garage Posts: 9,075 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 22	^+2.

01-20-2013, 09:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
behlinla Technical Advisor Member Number: 14275 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2006 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,987 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	That's way too much. It's wrong in the catalog. Part number is YF1Z-14A069-AA and it's only about $50-60.

01-20-2013, 10:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
sheila Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 10865 Join Date: Dec 2006 Visit: My Garage Posts: 9,075 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 22	^+1.

01-30-2013, 06:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jeff K Technical Advisor Member Number: 11378 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,071 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 15	Glad to hear you got it fixed! __________________ 05 Taurus SEL Duratec - my daily driver 04 Taurus SES Duratec - wifes car 95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter car Toy #1 - 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner) - LOTS of mods Toy #2 - 88 Tbird Turbo Coupe - LOTS of mods 02 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized

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