Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Ford Owners Club - Ford Forums

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.



Join the Independent Ford Owners' Club

Our community has been built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and proudly run by Ford owners' for over 18 years. As an independent, non-official club, everything you’ll find here, advice, support, and opinions, comes directly from members with genuine Ford ownership experience.

Join our friendly community... it's Free!

 

Fuel Sender

Robgrace
Robgrace
in General Chat

Featured Replies

Hi all,

my fuel gauge is giving me trouble. i brought it to a mechanic and he said the fuel sender unit needed to be replaced. he said i should get the fuel pump replaced too. he said he would have to but the two parts from ford and it would cost €504 and €200 to fit them. does anyone know if i should get the pump done too? cheers

  • Quote


    If the pump is past its recommended service interval, and it hasnt been replaced, I would, however I would take it to an independant garage and ask them to check it over, in fact I would take it to Ford and ask their opinion. It could be worthwhile and might save a second garage trip later, or you could be trying to replace a perfectly healthy part.

    As for the FSU - what troubles are you getting? the gauge just sticks, and then suddenly drops? or wont accurately reflect the fuel you have in the tank?

  • Quote
    • Author

    Hi jeebowhite, the mechanic says pump is fine just needs fuels sender unit, the gauge is reading fuel in the tank but once it hits a quarter it goes dead cheers for the reply

  • Quote

    Yeah, by dead, if you mean just sticks at a quarter, then the FSU is stuck, if you mean dead as in when you get to a quarter, the gauge just flops, then it could be a faulty FSU, in that its shorting out along the lines, thus cutting all electric to the gauge, thus killing it off, but this could be a wiring issue as much as a new FSU.

    I looked at an FSU for my Focus 55 - think it was around about £130 for the part, which would be a shame if you find its not the actual unit...

  • Quote
    • Author

    For Ireland want €504 for the fsu!!! Crazy money, will get a second hand one I think. The needle gets to a quarter and then the car is out of petrol, will let you know what happens when the new unit is put in. Cheers

  • Quote
    • Author

    Sorry that was ment to say ford Ireland!!

  • Quote

    Sorry that was ment to say ford Ireland!!

    what about asking these guys for a quote? I've had many a dealing with them in the past, very helpful and fast service. also ship to europe :)

    http://www.fordpartsuk.com

  • Quote

    • Latest Deals

    Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

    Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    The "Digestive"

    • The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026)

      Steve ·
      The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026) We hope this email finds you well and enjoying your week. As always, our forum has been buzzing with activity, so we’ve compiled the highlights for you. Plenty of interesting discussions are taking place, especially around the Ford Focus and Fiesta models. Starting off with the Focus, many members have been discussing issues with the Emergency Call System, particularly in the Mk4 model. PLB raised concerns about persistent malfunctions, a se
      Steve
      Steve
      • 175 views





    Background Picker
    Customize Layout

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.