Pinpoint Test G: The Low Fuel Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, and 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

G1 CHECK THE FUEL GAUGE OPERATION
- Key in ON position.
- Observe the fuel gauge operation.
- Does the fuel gauge operate correctly?
- Yes : GO to G2.
- No : GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
G2 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
- Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors.
- Check for:
  - Corrosion
  - Pushed-out pins
- Connect all the instrument cluster connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.