How do I reset my Ford Fuel Gauge?

How to Reset a Fuel Gauge Step by Step Guide

  1. Turn the vehicle’s ignition switch to the “ON” position.
  2. Press the “Trip/Odo” button to put the Odometer into “ODO” mode.
  3. Turn the vehicle’s ignition off.
  4. Press and hold the “Trip/Odo” button.

How do you reset a gas gauge needle?

1 Method 1 of 3: Resetting the Gas Gauge Needle

  1. Put the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the “ON” position.
  2. Push the “Trip/Odo” button to put the Odometer into “ODO” mode.
  3. Turn the car key back to the “OFF” position.
  4. Press and hold the “Trip/Odo” button and turn the car back on.

How do you reset the fuel gauge on a Ford Ranger?

How to Reset a Fuel Gauge

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the “On” position.
  2. Press the “Odo/Trip” button until the odometer is put into “ODO” mode.
  3. Turn off the ignition.
  4. Press and hold the “Odo/Trip” button.
  5. Release the “Odo/Trip” button.

Where is the fuel level sensor?

The fuel gauge sender is located in the fuel tank and attached to the fuel pump. The sender has a base with a rod and float attached to it.

What would cause the fuel gauge to stop working?

The most common reason a fuel gauge is not working or is inaccurate is due to a bad fuel level sending unit. It can also be caused by bad wirings between the gauge and fuel sender or a blown fuse to the fuel gauge. The fuel gauge itself can also be damaged.

Is there a fuse for gas gauge?

Particularly if you are experiencing an issue with more than one gauge on your vehicle, the culprit may be a fuse. If the fuse for the instrument panel has been blown, make sure to replace it.

Why does my fuel gauge stay on empty?

A fuel gauge that only reads empty may be caused by the float separating from the arm, which causes the rest of the components in the fuel sending unit to stop completely. In some cases, a faulty resistor can also cause the gauge to read empty by restricting the signal completely.

What sensor controls the fuel pump?

The fuel tank pressure sensor is part of the fuel pump assembly and is mounted on top of the tank or inside the tank. It’s part of the evaporative emissions system (commonly referred to as “EVAP”) and reads pressure in the fuel system to detect evaporative leaks, such as a loose or faulty gas cap.