Water-In-Fuel Sensor - 6.4L Diesel: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Ford Pickup, 2010 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2010 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2010 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Vehicles with a damaged sensor
- Install a new press-in-place gasket in the fuel manifold and clean the gasket mating surface.
- Install the manifold cover and 4 bolts.
- Lubricate the manifold cover seal with clean motor oil just before installing the cover.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
All vehicles
- Lubricate the water-in-fuel sensor hole and water-in-fuel sensor seal with clean motor oil.
- Align the water-in-fuel sensor to the water-in-fuel sensor hole and insert the sensor until a click is heard or felt.
- If required, using a rubber mallet, gently tap the water-in-fuel sensor into place. Pull on the water-in-fuel sensor to verify that it is securely in place.
- Install the fuel conditioning module. For additional information, refer to FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE - 6.4L DIESEL .
- Start the vehicle and idle for one minute while noting engine performance.
- If engine is running rough, check for air leaks.
- Shut the vehicle off and inspect for fuel leaks.
NOTE:
Make sure the water-in-fuel sensor hole is clean.
NOTE:
The guides on the water-in-fuel sensor should be pointing downward.