Windstar 2000 barely runs with few gallons left in tank

2000 FORD WINDSTAR
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JOEGRIZ
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2000 Windstar runs extremely rough when only a few gallons left in tank - misfires and won't run faster than 20-30 mph. Have tried adding the dry gas/injector cleaners to no avail. As long as more than quarter tank, it runs fine. Any ideas?
Nov 9, 2006 at 11:05 PM
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CATCH_15
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Try doing a fuel pressure test, but it sounds like you have a bad fuel pump. The lower the gas level gets, the harder it is on the pump. It sounds like it needs replaced.
Nov 10, 2006 at 12:53 AM
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BOOTDOG
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its crittical that u change out the fuel filter when replacing the fuel pump
Nov 10, 2006 at 7:52 AM
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