Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! > >
Forgot Password? Join Us!

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread

  #1  
Old 08-30-2014, 06:55 PM
STX89 STX89 is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 10
Default gas gauge stays at E

I put gas in my truck but the gauge doesn't move. Any ideas how to fix it?
__________________
1989 Ford Ranger STX
2.9 v6, 5 speed, 4x4, lifted 6 inches suspension, 31" Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs, Ford 8.8 rear with 3.31 gears.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-30-2014, 06:59 PM
djfllmn djfllmn is offline
ford dealer parts guy
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 20,938
Send a message via AIM to djfllmn
Default Re: gas gauge stays at E

did it ever work?
__________________
2021 F150 5.0 Screw

Past:18 F150 2.7, 16 F150 5.0, 14 F150 5.0, 07 F150 5.4, 03 Ranger 4.0

Master Certified Ford Parts / Warranty Admin
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-30-2014, 07:05 PM
STX89 STX89 is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 10
Default

Yes I believe so, but it did fluctuate a lot
__________________
1989 Ford Ranger STX
2.9 v6, 5 speed, 4x4, lifted 6 inches suspension, 31" Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs, Ford 8.8 rear with 3.31 gears.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 08-30-2014, 07:12 PM
djfllmn djfllmn is offline
ford dealer parts guy
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 20,938
Send a message via AIM to djfllmn
Default

Could be a wire issue or the sending unit is bad
__________________
2021 F150 5.0 Screw

Past:18 F150 2.7, 16 F150 5.0, 14 F150 5.0, 07 F150 5.4, 03 Ranger 4.0

Master Certified Ford Parts / Warranty Admin
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 08-30-2014, 07:19 PM
tredeh tredeh is offline
I almost bought a chevy
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,727
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by djfllmn View Post
Could be a wire issue or the sending unit is bad
yeah, sounds like an issue with the wiring. My dad had the same issue with spedo. It totally stopped working for a week until he drove over a speed bump really hard and it suddenly started working again.
__________________
1996 ranger 3.0 extended cab 2wd straight shift SOLD 6/13/15

2003 f150 4.2 regular cab 2wd straight shift still in the driveway

1998 f150 4.2 regular cab 2wd automatic daily driver
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 08-30-2014, 07:44 PM
STX89 STX89 is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 10
Default

OK thanks for the help
__________________
1989 Ford Ranger STX
2.9 v6, 5 speed, 4x4, lifted 6 inches suspension, 31" Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs, Ford 8.8 rear with 3.31 gears.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
electrical, fuel, gas, gas gauge, gauge

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
temp gauge stays in same spot LowRanger97 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 3 08-24-2014 01:06 PM
Gas mileage/gas gauge question Nanook 3.0 Vulcan Tech 6 09-14-2013 07:24 PM
Gas gauge and gas tank question? dangerranger94 4-Cylinder Tech 6 08-25-2013 02:09 PM
gas gauge and temp gauge not working murphyalex96 Interior Tech 4 04-18-2013 06:45 PM
gas gauge and temp gauge not working murphyalex96 Interior Tech 5 04-17-2013 07:07 PM