Fuel Guage Won't Drop Under 1/2

[BurpyTurtle]

Fuel Gauge seems to work normally in the top half but now the needle doesn't drop under about the3 halfway point.

Is this a float or a sensor or what?

I've never been inside a fuel tank before.

[FordNut]

Probably the sending unit, which is inside the tank. The pump, float, and sending unit are all attached to the "hat" which has the electrical connections and fuel hose connections.

[omarauder]

Had something similiar occur twice before. Each time I would pour in a bottle of "Fuel System Cleaner" like Seafoam, and a tankfull of fuel with 10% alcohol. Seems to cure the problem after it runs through the engine (about 2 weeks or so).
I suspect there was water (from condensation) reacting with fuel additives which coat the sending unit wires, causing flaky readings.

[zr271cuda]

Most people no matter what they drive would love to have that problem:rofl: Sorry I just had to.

[mrjones]

There was a TSB on the sending unit at one point, but I believe it was for the opposite of the problem you're having. Might be worth checking into.