Gas 5.4 or v-10 question on gauges 2003 era
Not normal for mine, at least never did it before that I noticed. Started engine today and dash light came on. The light that looks like a gas pump, indicating I'm low on gas. Then over a mile driv...
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Most gas tanks, even new ones, still use a physical "float" to measure the level of gas in the tank.
Having one sit for awhile, it could stick for a bit..
Even on my 13 F150, if I have about a 1/4 tank of gas left in the tank (36 gallon tank) and park with the truck nose down for any length of time, my low fuel light will come on..
Once I park on level or nose high, the light goes out and the level on the gauge rises again.
Even going up or down long grades will change the gauge and the "Miles to Empty" reading on the dash...
Good luck!
Mitch
Having one sit for awhile, it could stick for a bit..
Even on my 13 F150, if I have about a 1/4 tank of gas left in the tank (36 gallon tank) and park with the truck nose down for any length of time, my low fuel light will come on..
Once I park on level or nose high, the light goes out and the level on the gauge rises again.
Even going up or down long grades will change the gauge and the "Miles to Empty" reading on the dash...
Good luck!
Mitch
