New Spectra Premium Fuel Sending Unit for 1992-97 Ford F-150 F-250 F-350 FG144A (2024)

FAQs

Can a fuel sending unit go bad? ›

In some cases, a malfunctioning fuel sender unit may cause your engine to stall unexpectedly due to insufficient supply of gasoline. This can happen because the sender isn't accurately detecting how much fuel is present in the tank and therefore not allowing enough gasoline through for proper combustion.

The fuel sending unit located in the gas tank to measure the fuel tank level. Some sending units are attached to the fuel pump assembly, while others are stand-alone units, but both are made up of the same three components: a float, a metal rod/arm, and a variable resistor.

A fuel gauge that reads full or empty all the time, or has a needle that moves erratically, could be the result of a faulty sender unit or fuel gauge itself.

Driving when your fuel gauge sender is malfunctioning might be dangerous and leave you stranded on the side of the road. Here's how to identify a faulty fuel sender unit. You might underestimate the importance of a functional fuel gauge in your car.

The average cost for a Fuel Level Sending Unit Replacement is between $1,348 and $1,528. Labor costs are estimated between $163 and $206 while parts are priced between $1,185 and $1,322. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your unique location.

The common symptoms associated with a faulty FTP sensor include an illuminated check engine light, engine stalling, and loss of power. The FTP sensor is often on top of the fuel pump module. While your vehicle may still run with a bad FTP sensor, avoid driving for extended periods.

The issue could be an actual loss of oil pressure inside the engine. So, to minimize the chance of costly internal engine damage, you should shut the car off immediately whenever there's a low oil pressure warning displayed on the dash. Then have the vehicle towed to your destination of choice for diagnosis.

When the sending unit malfunctions, it can send inconsistent or incorrect signals to the gauge. This may cause the gauge needle to fluctuate rapidly between high and low pressure, even though the actual oil pressure remains constant.