pcott Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Hi any one got any idea how to check if fuel gauge is working on my escort cabriolet 1991 & is a easy fix seems to be stuck on 1/2 tank for ages don't seem to move thxs in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 sender unit behind rear seat,they are not available from ford,i bought an aftermarket one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincygav Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Its under the rear seat. Then lift up the carpet and you would see a rubber bung around 5 inch diameter. Do not be so sure it is the tank it could well be the guage on the dashboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcott Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 Hi some body told me if I take wire off sender then ground it it should make gauge go to full on dash ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcott Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 Hi some body told me if I take wire off sender then ground it it should make gauge go to full on dash ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Grainger Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Yes thats the way to test it. If the gauge goes up to the top then the fault is with the sender unit. If it doesn't then it is the gauge or wiring. Get a wiring diagram and earth the right wire though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Grainger Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Btw you will need the ignition switched to position 2 so the battery and oil pressure lights are on when you test it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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