Guest escortmatt86 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 escort 1.6 xr3i 1989 mfi my fuel gauge reads quater of a tank when the car has run out iv had a new dash fitted with a known working fuel gauge that was acurate at removal were is the fuel level sensor located? and is ikt easy to replace thanks matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshlad Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Drop the tank and its in the top - four bolts i think? and the strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's lad Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 It's been donkey's years since I have replaced a fuel level sensor on an escort and so my knowledge is now a little rusty - but for what its worth dependant on your model it may be accessible under the rear seat. If not a trick we used to do in the trade - if of course you don't want to drop the tank, is to carefully cut a section of sheet metal (under the seat) and roughly where the level sensor is (may be obvious from the wiring loom) to get access. Of course when you cut you need to be careful not to penetrate the tank! Once level sensor replaced either replace the removed sheet metal or make up a nice section of new sheet metal and affix with small screws and sealant. Unfortunately the level sensor spring typically gets weak - you may notice when going up and down inclines the fuel level gauge bounces about! I also recall the level sensor twists out (not bolts) but I could be wrong. Handy to do with a cabriolet because job is very smelly. However safest & proper route should always be to drop the tank! Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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