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Old 06-10-2005, 01:07 PM
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Question Stuck Fuel Gauge?

Hello Everyone! I was wondering if someone could help. I have a 98 Windstar with about 120,000 miles. I have had recurring problems with my van. and Of course, my CEL is on, once again. I had the codes read about a month ago. the codes were for the auxillary emission control and cyclinder 4 misfire. My husband changed the spark plugs a couple of months ago, and everything seemed fine. I have not done anything about the CEL, because it has been running fine and lack of money and time to check it out. Well, a couple of weeks ago, we went about 60 miles north and was coming back when the fuel guage went nuts. It went to empty and the gas light came on. Then it went back to where it should have been about five minutes later. It did that a couple of times, just when on the interstate on longer trips (100 -120 miles there and back). I didn't do anything about the gas gauge because always corrected it's self. Well now, it is stuck on FULL. It is higher than it has ever been, even when I fill the van full. I filled the tank up last weekend, and I have about 180 miles on this tank. The gas gauge has not moved from the highest point that the needle can go!??! Any ideas? I usually get about 300 miles per tank (with 17 gallons per tank). so I am okay withou the gas gauge for now, guessing when I need to fill up! Any help would be great! I just don't want to get standed somewhere along the road at six months pregnant. Thanks in advance for any and all help!!!!
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