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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

F1 CHECK THE FUEL GAUGE OPERATION
- Key in ON position.
- Observe the fuel gauge operation.
- Does the fuel gauge operate correctly?
Yes : GO to F2.

No : GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
F2 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
- Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect the instrument cluster connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER in this article. 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.