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The wifes fuel guage does not go past 1/4 tank. I am assuming that it is the floater or something stuck in the fuel pump assembly. Any advice removing the pump?
I already found pump under the rear seat, but I see that you need a special tool to unscrew the top. Is this a Ford part?
Any body else have problems with their fuel level indication?
Thanks.
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Hi
No special tool is needed, you just have to twist that round-shaped retainer ring (anticlockwise IIRC)
For the first time it will be real hard (pressed into that position for years).
Take a large flat screwdriver or a small metal pipe put it against one of the protruding parts of the ring rim (keep it as horizontal as you can) and use your hammer carefully.
Be careful and patient, move it only a bit at a time going around and around.
Took me about 10-15 minutes for the first time.
Relieve the fuel pressure well, even a couple of drops inside will smell for long! Also, if you're at it, you might want to change the small L shaped filter at the bottom of the pump.
Tiv
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Great advice!
Will give it a try! Thanks.
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Just be careful about creating sparks around fuel vapors. They can be quite explosive (literally). 
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Originally posted by GeoPappas:
Just be careful about creating sparks around fuel vapors. They can be quite explosive (literally).
I thought about that! Will disconnect battery. Maby I should clamp earth ground to the area I am working on. Like they do when airplanes refuel...
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Hi, You won't be able to see anything once you get the ring un-done. The hole isn't big enough to do much more than disconnect the plumbing and wiring. You must enlarge the hole to almost 6" to get the pump out. ...Ed 
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Ed, I am a little confused. So rotating the pump cover off does not remove the pump? 
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Originally posted by edorfox:
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You won't be able to see anything once you get the ring un-done. The hole isn't big enough to do much more than disconnect the plumbing and wiring. You must enlarge the hole to almost 6" to get the pump out.
...Ed
It depends (maybe on the system being return/returnless) As for my '97 GL I had very comfortable access to everything, I just had to pull the pump out. If the float is stuck, it might help just to twist the pump assembly left and right to break it free. Tiv
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Hmm, Maybe...Mine was a 2000 returnless.
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Procedure is essentially the same. The only access to the Fuel Pump is through the top.
Ford Service Manual, of course recommends dropping the tank, but it's only feasible (but not impossible) is you have a 6' lift in your garage.
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