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  • ladyautomechladyautomech Member Posts: 9
    yes the car does run, only now after i run it for about 4 miles or let it idlel about 20 minutes then it shuts down and I am unable to start it again for about 2 to 3 hours. when it shuts down and i try to restart it, it souds like its not getting any gas, or theres no spark. does that make sence?

    open for anything , thank you guys again...
  • wrenchedwrenched Member Posts: 12
    This might sound really dumb but here goes. Is there a hose that is dedicated to venting the tank? If not does the car have a vented gas cap? This could be a simple case of just being vapor locked. In other words if the inside of the tank cant draw air from outside then it could be what they call vapor locking. Try running the fuel cap loose and see if the same problem persists and let me know.
  • oldfordmecholdfordmech Member Posts: 124
    If you have a FORD fuel cap it is vented to let air into the tank, DO NOT leave your cap loose.
    any excess pressure in the tank is stored in the fuel vapor canister. If you leave your cap loose, it could trigger your check engine light to come on.
    After it dies
    Remove the tire valve looking cap on the fuel rail and see if you get a shot of fuel or not. Press on the valve stem. DO NOT have your face over this valve when you press it.
    Let me know
    Cliff
  • wrenchedwrenched Member Posts: 12
    Just so ya know Cliff........................ been doing this about 20 years......... and it will not set an immediate code if she loosens the fuel cap for a couple of minutes. It has to have a couple of drive cycles on it before it will set that code. That code is for the evaporative emissions system and WILL NOT set immediately!! I thought this would be a good way for her to determine if its vapor locking once it dies. Ya know........... the car dies ........... loosen the cap.......... see if it starts and runs with full pressure!!! quick easy way to see if its vapor locked. Oh yeah .............. and in the future............ don't come back and make me look like I'm a complete fool................it REALLY pisses me off!!!!!!!!!!!!! Been doing this a helluva long time PROFESSIONALLY I might add............ with great success.......... I pretty sure I know what works and what doesn't!!!! Have a nice day!!
  • ladyautomechladyautomech Member Posts: 9
    Well i did all the test with the fuel pressure regulator, checked the injectors and the fuel pressure, everything seems to be working as it should, the only thing that i have not checked is the ground running from the tank, I am getting ready to crawl underneath there and start from the Tank to the front of the car to see what i find, I do how ever need to check the throttle positioning sensor and degrease the rest of the car and around all the connectors because it is nasty I surprised anything is reading properly. My gas gauge is still not reading right however it is reading over a half a tank now.(progress maybe). If you have ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I REALLY APPRECIATE EVERYONE'S INPUT AND HELP...
  • bebe_rebozobebe_rebozo Member Posts: 1
    Thanks I have the exact same problem and today it finally gave up the gun even when the car was cold.

    My mechanic said he thought it was the fuel pump also, problem is he says, is the fuel pump is an assembly that has a bunch of other components that costs in the neighborhood of $400.. Will look for a junk yard special or internet special.

    Thanks for the info.
  • coach59coach59 Member Posts: 5
    Where do you find the ignition modulator on a 94 Taurus. The book shows it as if it's right under the distributor cap but that does not seem to be the case. We're are trying to replace the plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, and modulator. The plugs also seem particularly hard to get to, especially the one underneath. What is the best way to do this? Do we need to remove other components?
  • oldfordmecholdfordmech Member Posts: 124
    I've been gone for a while, Still having problems ? What have you done &
    what did you find out ?
    Cliff
  • arctic_taurusarctic_taurus Member Posts: 9
    Hi, guys! I used to have a similar problem with my 1990 Ford Taurus L 3.0 6cly 4 door sedan, though live in Novosibirsk city. After being stranded several times, I also thought it was a pump: during the tests with pressure gauge, sometimes the pressure dropped to 28-29, and also PCM returned a code 41 "system lean" on daily basis after some 10 minutes of driving) so I have ordered a new pump from Walbro Inc. When it has finally arrived from U.S, I have replaced original Motorcraft's one -- only to find out the problem is still there.. luckily, it got reproduced in the garage, after several cranks and running idle.

    When engine started to about to stall, we quickly started probing all the wires under the hood and near tank to see if any wire makes the difference. Imagine, it was as simple as the plug to the ingition distributor: when pressed, the engine recovered quickly. Looks like one of the plug's pins got oxidized/covered with some corrosion over time, so the solution was basically to switch off the ignition, have the plug out and then back in.
    I think I should have done it earlier because I have seen the codes in memory: 14 (PIP circuit failure) and 18 (SPOUT circuit open or IDM circuit failure). I do advise to replug the connectors under the hood (incl. the PCM one) if you have your engine to randomly stall still.

    The other problem to find out was that the newly installed pump is probably also flawed:
    after returning home happily from the friend's garage 15 miles away, on the very next day, I heard no humming buzz from the pump on the key switch. The wires near the Ford's fuel shut-off switch (in the trunk) were warm. I measured resistance on the switch plug pins and it showed about 1.5 Ohm -- exactly the same value as the installed Walbro's pump had on itself.. So I knocked the fuel tank with a wooden hammer several times, and tried the key again -- barely heard humming suddenly buzzed back? I knocked it again and tried cranking the engine -- it almost did it, but still no go.. If that was a fuse, it wouldn't behave this way i think. But I was told Walbro's pumps are very good? Anyway, it's a public parking near the 9-storeyed block, so I guess they'll have to see my shoe sole more often this week :)
  • ladyautomechladyautomech Member Posts: 9
    she is all fixed and running like a champ, the problem was a loose wire harness connector located underneath the distributor, the ignition module. After locating the bad connection and correcting it's problem, everything seems to be going great, another important reminder is resetting all the trouble codes, I got lucky to have a friend that happened to have the code reader and he took care of everything for me, what we couldn't find in a month he found in 2 days. The only thing is my fuel gauge still does not work. Any suggestions what might be causing that, i almost do not want to bother with that because of how great she has been running, we don't even think it was the fuel pump at all, because my old one was running strong.

    Well if anything else comes up I will be sure to let you know. Sorry it took me so long to get back to you, but having my car again I had a lot of things to catch up on and take care of.....

    Best Wishes and If any one needs to know anything let me know and I will do my best to help out any way i can...
  • oldfordmecholdfordmech Member Posts: 124
    Glad you got it fixed. INFO ONLY- you can clear all set codes by disconnecting your pos. batt cable for 30-60 sec then reattach,and walla, light is off.
    On your gas gage, if you can find the hot feed back to your fuel pump,Not the feed for the pump, but the 1 for your gage, ( it will be smaller gage wire than the pump takes) When you find this wire, have a helper turn key on and watch gage while you connect that feed wire to ground for just a sec. if your gage goes to full than your gage and wiring to it are in Good Cond and problem is most likely in your tank unit.
    Keep in touch
    Cliff
  • 96taurusglhelp96taurusglhelp Member Posts: 1
    I have a 1996 ford taurus GL 3.0 v6 fuel injected It had stopprd running awhile back we had someone drop the tank and put on a new fuel pump when key on I get 12 volts to the safty shut off switch but drops down to zero volts when the clip is in the safty switch when i pull it out and turn the key off then on the meter jumps to 12 volts then backs down to 7 volts its only when i put the clip in that sends power to the fuel pump is when i get 12 volts when key turns on then drops down to zero. The car cranks over but will not start It was starting but now not starting at all I also dont hear the fuel pump kick on. I wonder is there some kind of short in the pump or wires or am i not getting a good ground can anyone help me? thx
  • oldfordmecholdfordmech Member Posts: 124
    Check for corroded wiring connector located around the bottom of the dist. Also check the fuel pump relay located in outside fuse box.Find it and swap it with another 1 of the same value.
  • swampsoupswampsoup Member Posts: 1
    Sounds like the power wire going to the pump from the inertia safety shutoff switch is grounded between it and the pump. I had a similar problem with my 94 taurus. With the key off; take a multimeter and read the wire going from the switch to the pump to ground. You should see about 27 ohms which would be reading a healthy coil of your fuel pump. My guess is you will read much less as your voltage is going to ground. I found that the wiring bundle going to the fuel pump was smashed flat between the fuel tank and the underbelly of the car. I had to replace about 8 inches of wire and it cleared it up. Unfortunately, you have to drop the tank to get to it. Its just a bad design.
  • ladyscornedladyscorned Member Posts: 4
    The other day when I gave my 96 Taurus the gas it was like it was in park. The engine revs fine but it didn't move. To get it to move I had to put it in park, shut the car off and start it again. I was curious what this is because I know I need about $1,200 worth of underneathe work. I really don't want to make payments on a newer car if I don't have to. I know this drives pretty well on the snow and even when we get a little ice because it's a top heavy car. All the others in my price range are way less safe than this one. So please if anyone knows what this is please let me know so I can decide if having it fixed is the best option.
    ~B
  • ruthieann1ruthieann1 Member Posts: 1
    so sick of this fuel pump fails again. I heard from a friend that ford made bad fuel pumps for the taurus'. But I've replaced my 4 times already. So done with this. It's too hot outside to have my car not start especially with two toddlers.
    Any after market or suggestions for a different fuel pump? :mad:
  • csoriacsoria Member Posts: 6
    Four times is rediculous there has to be a logical reason why this is happing. Either there is a electrical short in wiring damaging fuel pump motor or in my case after the new motor was installed they pinched the wiring damaging the replacement fuel pump motor. The car was driving for a long time ok till the pump went out again. One other thing i would change is the fuel relay note: the relay is actually several relays intergrated into one module mine was located on top to one side of the radiator. One other thing the fuel pump inside of the fuel tank needs the gas to Cool the electrical pump to prevent overheating the fuel pump motor so keep at least 1/8 to 1/4 full at all times.
  • oldfordmecholdfordmech Member Posts: 124
    Wiring over tank could be pinched OR look for wiring connection around your distributor or running under dist for any signs of green corrosion.
    Problems have been found there also.
    Cliff
  • fastchevy383fastchevy383 Member Posts: 5
    Hi folks. Im new to this group. Im having a problem with the ladies 2000 Wagon. She ran it out of fuel...After adding fuel...No start. Towed it home, pulled tank and found that when supplying 12V to pump in the garage, the pump ran great. The problem...and what is Baffling me is that when I hooked up wiring and lines under car and turned key...all the pump will do is run for approx 1 or 2 seconds and shut off...HELP!!!!!! Point me in a direction if at all possible..
  • oldfordmecholdfordmech Member Posts: 124
    The pump is doing what it should. When the pump builds up pressure it will shut down with the eng off and the key on.
    Find the pressure test port on the fuel rail, remove cap and press down valve with small screwdriver, make sure you DON"T have your face over this valve. It should shoot a stream of gas for a sec. If you have the key on the pump should kick on again.
    Cliff
  • cheetos1cheetos1 Member Posts: 5
    edited October 2011
    as with the many other posts had intermittant starting. tried listening for fuel pump heard nothing. cranks fine until battery died, jumped started and car actually started? twice. but didn't work after that think it must of been coincidence or last bit of life in pump with the extra voltage maybe. tried banging on tank while cranking, no help. swapped relays around, no help. no fuel in fuel rail. has ignition. checked shut off switch-not popped. pulled off connector to switch- reading 11 ohms though pump one previous post said should be like 17ohms. getting 12 volts at switch connector for 1 second then drops to like 6.7 volts. jumped 12 volts to switch connector still don't hear pump. so i guess safe to say needs pump or harness smashed issue. what do u think.
  • fastchevy383fastchevy383 Member Posts: 5
    edited October 2011
    The pump works perfectly in the tank..connected to 12v and in the garage..out of the car. When sitting on the ground under the car and hooked to wiring harness, with output of tank going to a tank, when the key is turned on the pump starts and runs approx 2 sec then shuts off. It isnt building pressure as its running into a tank. Before I fully install the tank and lines I'd like to be sure this is doing what its supposed to be doing. Thanks for the prompt response and I hope Im on the right track...Ed
  • cheetos1cheetos1 Member Posts: 5
    that doesn't sound right. now i am only trouble shooting this system for a couple hours myself my post next to yours. but if i read yours right how can the system be satisfied and turn off pump if you are pumping into another container and not building back pressure. should not shut-off shouldn't it. unless something i still don't understand.
  • oldfordmecholdfordmech Member Posts: 124
    If you are not building up pressure, and you have 12V going to pump, then
    the pump should remain running.
    Cliff
  • fastchevy383fastchevy383 Member Posts: 5
    Wellllllll, thats what I was Afraid of...Now my problem seems to be...What is shutting off the pump?? And if its a Relay..Which one is it and its location. So far this has been an annoyance but Not a hard job. The hardest part so far being the communication to get the info I need to fix my ladies car.

    Could it be a relay?? Could it be because all the fuel lines and other connections werent completed? PLEASE GUYS/GALS, if you can shed some light please try..Im all ears as we are expecting snow soon and hers is the only registered vehicle at the moment..Besides my bike..Thanks for the responses and all the help!!! Sincerely, Ed Williams
  • cheetos1cheetos1 Member Posts: 5
    i am reading the description and operation. are u just turing key to on to check because it says the pcm also looks for engine rotation. so see if it stays on longer when you have someone go all the way to start with key.
  • fastchevy383fastchevy383 Member Posts: 5
    Well, after spending a little more time on it this weekend the tank is back in and the pressure is fine.... But still no start!! I also pulled the front 3 plugs and found them to be completely wet and fouled. I also observed that I really DREAD pulling the back 3 . lol. I also made sure I had good spark by grounding one of the plugs to a good ground.
    I know there has to be a tester out there that I could just plug in and it would tell me the problem but I do not have it so its trial and error.
    Thanks for the help previously and all I'll get in the future. Without sites like this us old time shade tree mechanics would give up....believe me I want to.
    Well Ive got the throttle body propped open to help dry up the plugs and have a charger on the battery. Hopefully when I go back out it just fires right up...hahahahah A GUY CAN WISH RIGHT, Thanks again, ED
  • fastchevy383fastchevy383 Member Posts: 5
    Well.....lol..what a first word!! After all the work I put into this car, I finally figured out the head gasket was blown. She ran it out of fuel yet at the same time ran it low on anti freeze and I had no idea.

    Sooooo, any tips on changing the head gasket??? lol...I'll look on another thread. Thanksssssss alllllll
  • cheetos1cheetos1 Member Posts: 5
    women? lol. (my wife wants to know what i'm laughing at) oops
  • cheetos1cheetos1 Member Posts: 5
    replaced pump and filter. not fun but car fixed.
  • tes72tes72 Member Posts: 1
    i just bought 2002 ford tarus fem mnths ago been great k well drivin 70 today then it starts to cut out lil like low fuel but i got over halftank so then engine light stazrts flashin kill car for appt n there bout 1 n half hrs come out start everythings great drive to shop cars great mech says call if it happens again im drivin get up to 70 start cuttin engine light flashin then all good does this 2 times for bout 2 min starts and runs great except fpor few cut out does it sound like fuel pump goin out help im just a girl lol
  • bobestillbobestill Member Posts: 1
    Just got a '98 Taurus that only has 34,000 on it because it has sat for the last 7 years. Guy I got it from put in a battery, fuel pump, and filter. It started dying on the highway and just got worse. I had it towed home the last time. I dropped the tank and found about an inch of black goo all around the base of the pump and covering the strainer. Tried cleaning everything but still only about 15 psi at the fuel rail. The anomaly that worries me is the all of the plugs are very wet. Any ideas? :sick:
  • kristina323kristina323 Member Posts: 3
    Car starts now, but the gas gauge is not working well, only reads 3/4 tank when filling up and it is about doubling the miles till empty read out on message board. It still has a cold start problem, cranks but takes about 3 tries? Also engine light is still on, mechanic says it read thermostat/cooling issue? This car has some problems lol. Please help! Thank you :(
  • kristina323kristina323 Member Posts: 3
    Car starts now, but the gas gauge is not working well, only reads 3/4 tank when filling up and it is about doubling the miles till empty read out on message board. It still has a cold start problem, cranks but takes about 3 tries? Also engine light is still on, mechanic says it read thermostat/cooling issue? This car has some problems lol. Please help! Thank you :confuse:
  • kristina323kristina323 Member Posts: 3
    sorry about the duplicate!!
  • wrenchedwrenched Member Posts: 12
    edited March 2012
    Level is off probably because whoever installed the sending unit probably bent the rod on the float for the level sensor. As far as a cold start problem mechanic said it was a thermostat cooling issue.............. Definitely NOT the thermostat............. probably the Temperature sending unit for the computer. Be CAREFUL there ............ the car could have 2 temp sending units........ one for the computer and one for the gauge............ you PROBABLY need the one for the computer and that will fix your problem. You DEFINITELY do not need the one for the gauge as that is all that particular sender is for!! If the temp sender for the computer isn't reading the proper temp of the coolant at startup then the computer doesn't know how much fuel and air to mix to start the vehicle. As this sender continues to get worse it will result eventually in a NO-START issue due to the fact that once the sender get outside the range the computer will read it will basically shut the system down. Hope this helps!!!!!!!!
  • 2001sable2001sable Member Posts: 2
    I have a 2001 Sable (Duratec DOHC V6). It runs good and starts good except after setting for more than 4 or 5 hours. The problem started after replacing the fuel filter. I found that in the morning (after setting overnight in the garage) it would crank over repeatedly (up to 6 or 8 or 10 seconds) until I lightly pushed down on the gas pedal. I checked the fuel pressure on the main fuel line supply schraeder valve after the car set overnight and found no pressure before starting. When I turned the key on (NOT cranking it over yet) I got about 7 psi. I let the key ON for about 5 seconds and turned it off.... the pressure immediately dropped to about 5 psi,,, I turned the Key ON again for 5 seconds (NOT cranking yet) and the pressure came up to about 15 psi.. Turned the key off and the pressure dropped a bit again back down to 11 psi... Turned the key ON again,,,, pressure up to about 22 psi and then I cranked it over and it started up immediately (without even needing to touch the gas pedal). The running fuel pressure was about 57 psi,,, but as soon as I turned the engine/key OFF,,, the pressure began dropping very quickly down to about 15 to 20 psi within 30 seconds. I read that the pressure should HOLD at about the running pressure for about 30 seconds and then "bleed off" a bit after that, but that it shouldn't DROP out that quickly. Seems like there must be a check valve somewhere that isn't working, but I can't get a straight answer to exactly where the problem is. I've heard that there is a check valve on the fuel pump/assembly in the tank, but no one has been able to tell me IF that is the most likely problem. I would replace it IF I were more confident that there isn't a potential problem somewhere else in the fuel system (i.e. maybe there's some sort of purge or pressure relief in the fuel rail,, or regulator??). There is a "shiny chrome" thing that looks like a one way valve or pressure regulator that is in the main fuel line (passenger side engine compartment near firewall), but even with my Factory Service manuals, I can't find anything that shows that part/item or what it is. the number on the item is "F1ZE-AA 000725B". I've never had a problem that no one (including the Ford Service Department) seemed to know what to tell me to help. ANY help or information would be very much appreciated.
  • arctic_taurusarctic_taurus Member Posts: 9
    Hey, 2001sable: that shiny chrome valve is definately a fuel pressure regulator (~$20) which is easy to replace but the problem could be in the pump as well.
  • ladyautomechladyautomech Member Posts: 9
    Hello everyone! I have a Question for you! I just replaced my motor mounts on the front and rear of the passenger side, after I replaced them I took her for a test drive and she seemed to be driving like my problem was fixed, well after driving her about 30 miles she starts shifting to early at first it was just once in awhile then it was constant, so i got worried and have not driven it sense, I opened the hood and took the battery cables off waited about 5 minutes then i hooked them back up started the car let her idle for about 10 minutes then she started to make this noise I never heard before, I put her in drive (nothing) put her in reverse (nothing) she would not go into gear, so i turned her off went into the house came back out 10 minutes later, started her up put her in drive, she went into gear with no problem, but that noise is still there and I do not trust driving her because I don''t want to take a chance of blowing something up.
    MY QUESTION: IS THERE A POSSIBILITY THAT WHEN I CHANGED THE MOTOR MOUNTS, THAT I DID SOMETHING TO MISALIGNED THE TRANSMISSION TO THE MOTOR, BECAUSE WHEN CHANGING THE MOTOR MOUNTS I HAD TO MOVE THE ENGINE LIKE 2 INCHES IN ORDER FOR THE MOTOR MOUNT IN THE REAR PASSENGER TO LINE UP( I HAD TO MOVE THE ENGINE FORWARD AND THEN BACK)

    PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE HAS ANY IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM IS....

    THANK YOU: LADYAUTOMECH......
  • arctic_taurusarctic_taurus Member Posts: 9
    hi ladyautomech,
    sorry for a late reply. i did replaced motor mounts, as well as transmission itself on my taurus several times. used to have smth similar problem ones, but it was related to misaligned kickdown cable spring, it can be tuned easily following your repair manual like chilton or haynes. Your description of noise also suggests there could be more severe a problem, even independent of what you did (a coincidence). If kickdown doesn't help, i would suggest to have a friend to listen from under the car, while you are shifting transaxle -- where does the noise come from: an engine or the transmission, any vibration or parts loose? If its transmission, you may simply "drop" it (without removing the engine, only CV joints), quick check it and the converter and reinstall it back (or overhaul the transmission, taking this opportunity, even better). Let forum folks know if it doesn't help!
  • autumnleaf1962autumnleaf1962 Member Posts: 3
    Any ideas out there on what would cause difficulty starting, either warm or cold? It's been happening intermittently for months, but has recently gotten worse. There's been times when it's gone weeks without a problem. When it does occur, the gauges often twitch for a few seconds before returning to normal.
  • Kirstie_HKirstie_H Administrator Posts: 11,148
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  • autumnleaf1962autumnleaf1962 Member Posts: 3
    My car turns over and fails. Once it starts, it runs fine. Usually it starts after two or three tries, then all the dashboard gauges twitch for a few seconds. This has been happening for 8 months. Sometimes I have driven it for a week or two without any issues. My husband tested the pressure coming from the fuel pump and it seemed to be good. Also, he unhooked the fuel line somewhere under the hook and drained some bad gas and particles out of the line.
  • arctic_taurusarctic_taurus Member Posts: 9
    Hello, what year/model your Taurus is? Does it have EGR, or you have already blanked that useless thing off? Are there any error codes written in car computer?
    It seems like it's more of a spark problem than gas. Try beating this one by an exception method (it will be like small overhaul for your car, at the same time):
    1. Кeplace fuel filter(~4$)
    2. Change motor oil. Install new oil pressure switch (~5$).
    3. Replace PCV valve (~1$) and air filter ~4$
    4. Replace the Ignition Control Module (ICM often is faulty on Taurus!) ~25$
    5. Make sure your battery is not weared out, and alternator is charging it fine.
    6. Replace those whitish cracked plumbum clamps on your battery terminals, they are oxydised from inside.
    7. Install new spark plugs, check the spark cables.
    8. Replace the distributor cap ~8$ with a new distributor rotor (~3$)
    9. Install new starter solenoid ~5$
    All can be done in your home garage, or in the open air. Changing those parts will also help if there are any loose/oxidized connectors causing extra resistance. If problem persists, and there are no any error codes in the computer, consider to go for major expenses like wash fuel system/clean injectors at your preferred auto service (~150$); buy a new starter ~50$ or new fuel pump (~60$), costly but won't hurt your car anyway) Hope it helps a bit.../arctic_taurus
  • autumnleaf1962autumnleaf1962 Member Posts: 3
    Thanks for the info. It's a 2007 Taurus/SEL, not sure what engine it has, but it's not DOH.

    We were thinking it might be a fuel rail issue or the sensor/regulator that's located at the end of the fuel rail. My brother ran an app on it and I believe it said bank 1 was running lean.
  • newman22newman22 Member Posts: 1
    We have a 1998 Sable wagon, not a SHO with 215000 miles. The engine is the standard stock engine. It has run fine until a couple of weeks ago when it began to miss and had a slight backfire when going up a hill. The check engine light has been on ever since. The problem now is intermitent.
    We took it to a dealership and they THINK it is the fuel pump. The cost $1000. They ran a couple of tests and the following information was on the invoice. 215250 code P0172 Rich bank 2, PSI test was 26-35 psi entire ride No vacuum leaks.

    I consulted a good local mechanic and after hearing the sympoms he was skeptical about the fuel pump because the misfire does'nt get worse when accelerating up hill. It actually clears up better. He said run it to failure and he would charge under $500 to replace the fuel pump. Any thoughts on the problem.
  • jmsr21jmsr21 Member Posts: 1
    I have a 2004 Sable LS with a temp gauge that isn't working. The engine light came on, the temp gauge started reading low and then stopped reading anything. Took it to the mechanic, they said that the thermostat was stuck. Had them replace it but the gauge is still dead. It's the only one on the cluster not working. I asked if it could be the ECT sensor and was told no. The computer is getting a good signal from the sensor, so the mech. said it has to be working. He is saying there is a problem with the cluster but that doesn't make sense. Ford went to a single sensor/sending unit comb for this car, so I know it's not the sender because there isn't a separate one. Tempted to just have them replace the sensor and hope that fixes it.

    Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. The idea of driving around with no temp gauge really bothers me!

    Thanks!
  • arctic_taurusarctic_taurus Member Posts: 9
    hi msr21
    If the computer really is getting a good signal from the sending unit, what is the error code on the check engine light?
    New temperature sender for your Sable (2 pinned from Motorcraft) costs 9 dollars and surely you can replace it yourself, and also probably check the wiring from it in order to make sure.
    On another hand, if it proves to be a cluster problem, I would assume you have an electronic cluster because there is virtually nothing to break in the mechanical one :confuse: ...regards, arctic_taurus
  • torqued1torqued1 Member Posts: 3
    edited December 2012
    I pulled all the fuses out shined up the terminals and the check engine light went out and the fuel pump works now( what a cheap fix.)
  • torqued1torqued1 Member Posts: 3
    try cleaning up your 30 amp fuse for pump and check all your grounds
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