hafferf Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) Hello Everyone; :shades: I am a newbie to this forum with a concern over my Fuel Gauge. I just purchased my Edge two weeks ago, and thus far my only problem is the gauge. I filled it up last time and the needle didn't move till 117 miles. generally it has just about reached 3/4 at that point. Could the attendant filled it too full? and now the sender is damaged?... I guess I'll waltz down to my local dealer and find out. Other than that, I am overjoyed with this vehicle. it's an 2008 SEL FWD with the Vista Roof. Vapour Mist CC Metalic and Black Leather interior. Best of both worlds (not a SUV nor a car) Than you for any replies Drive On !!... Fast Freddie Edited July 6, 2008 by hafferf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 wow... where do you live where there are still an "attendant filled it too full".. I have not seen a Full Service gas station in years anyway.. in past cars I have worked on.. there are 3 key parts to fuel gauge working. (1) the float sending unit in the tank. they can be bad. (2) the float being grounded. if it is not grounded, you will get whacky or no readings. (3) the in dash gauge. RARELY have I seen it be the gauge. More times than not, we tracked it down to a bad ground for the float and sometimes to a bad float in the tank. Either way, what you mention is not right and even if over filled, that would not trigger a first reaction until 117 miles. welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 wow... where do you live where there are still an "attendant filled it too full".. I have not seen a Full Service gas station in years Try New Jersey - it's still illegal for drivers to pump their own gas. It's a "safety" issue. Yeah, right....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Are you filling the tank with the car completely off? Or do you leave it running or in the ON position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hafferf Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Are you filling the tank with the car completely off? Or do you leave it running or in the ON position? Thank you Lex and Akirby for your replies. :shades: The car is shut off naturally...I don't plan on meeting my maker for awhile yet. And yeah Lex...your music does have a "motivational beat" Too intense for an Old Fart like me... Otherwise...I am well pleased with evrything else about my edge. Thanks Again Fellas Drive On !!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjl1949 Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 The first tank fill up on my 2008 MKX did the same thing, it now has 3000 miles and I have not seen it happen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hafferf Posted August 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 The first tank fill up on my 2008 MKX did the same thing, it now has 3000 miles and I have not seen it happen again. Thank you hjl1949 for your reply :shades: My gauge just keeps goofing up. Sometimes it takes 145 miles to leave the "full" mark...other times as little 39. Sometimes it will get down between "3/4 and full", and then pop bacl up to the "full" mark again. I need to find time to take it in. But when it's (currently) my only wheels...finding the time can be difficult. :wacko: Thanks again for the reply Drive On Fast Freddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Thank you hjl1949 for your reply :shades: My gauge just keeps goofing up. Sometimes it takes 145 miles to leave the "full" mark...other times as little 39. Sometimes it will get down between "3/4 and full", and then pop bacl up to the "full" mark again. I need to find time to take it in. But when it's (currently) my only wheels...finding the time can be difficult. :wacko: Thanks again for the reply Drive On Fast Freddie Did you ask the dealer about a loaner? Most will offer one during the first 12 months. At least mine does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool_Goose Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I have the same exact problem regarding gas gage with 2007 Edge SEL model. It is being checked at the dealer for the 4th time and still they don't seem to have a fix...It really annoys me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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