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1996 Ford F-150 Pickup

Tiny
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  • 1996 FORD F-150
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 115,000 MILES
When I start my F150 the fuel guage goes up to the full position no matter how much fule I have in the tanks. After driving approx. 3-4 miles the Fuel gauge will move to the actual level in the tank. This happens with either the front or back tank. This has been going on for over a month now with the same results each time. How can I fix this.
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Thursday, December 30th, 2010 AT 11:40 PM

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Tiny
DAVE'S BIG BACKYARD!
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As strange as this may sound I think you might have a ground going bad. Maybe at the cross over switch or the cross over valve itself.
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Friday, December 31st, 2010 AT 12:31 AM
Tiny
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Either you have a short or a bad ground. Check wiring to the pump. If all is good, the rheostat in the tank (fuel float) may be bad.
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Friday, January 7th, 2011 AT 4:53 AM

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