Fuel Guage varies a Lot!

[Michael White 2]

My fuel Guage is varying a lot after it hits half a tank. Once it gets below 1/4 tank it varies even more and stalls from lack of fuel when I stop quickly or turn sharply. What could make this happen? Please help as it is getting to be nusiance! Help!!!:angry:

 

[Amber Clymer]

Fuel filter? Fuel pump?

 

[Tim Turner]

The fuel gauge on most STs is pretty inconsistent. For example, if you're on a downward slope, the needle will drop. If you are going up a hill, the needle will rise. I have actually been on such an decline that my ST shut off and wouldn't turn over from lack of fuel. Once I put it in neutral and guided it to a level road, the needle slowly rose and I was able to drive to the gas station. The gauge varies about 1/4 of a tank on mine depending on the slope, sometimes even more.

 

[Aaron Yarbough]

Fortunately the 2nd Gen Sport Tracs don't seem to have that problem...

 

[EddieS'04]

mdw4036,,I had a t-bird do that at 1/4 tank on turns. Turned out to be the suction strainer fell off the fuel pump...