88 F-150 with dual tanks...gauge problems

I have a 88 F-150, 4.9L with dual tanks. About 2 years ago, the rear tanks would read full, but once below 3/4, it would dance from empty to full. Then about 1/2 tank, it fell to empty. No biggie. Just filled the front tank and kept like 5 gallons in the rear as a spare. Now the front has started doing the same thing. Is this a float problem or a electrical problem. What is the fix for this??

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David Coleman
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on my 82 f100, the front tank would always read empty. mechanic said it was bad float.

Reply to
stevie

The floats are on their way to being "sunk" which is full or partially filled with fuel. It doesn't take much to do it, and there really isn't much you can do about it other than replace the sender.

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carl mciver

Sounds like faulty senders - no big deal to replace. They have been doing their job for 17 years (or 15).

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kkerrison

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