I use the front tank, it pumps to the rear tank?

Tiny
BUTCHER BOB
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  • 1992 FORD F-150
  • 4.9L
  • 6 CYL
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My truck has two tanks and when I run the front tank or the rear tank, the fuel is pumped back and forth, from one tank to the other. On the rear tank, the truck runs fine, beside pumping from one tank to other tank. But when I use the front tank, it pumps to the rear tank for a short while then after about 5-10 minutes, the truck starts too buck, chock, fart, until I switch the tanks, if I'm driving the check engine light on the dash comes on, once I switch the tank to the rear one after about 2-3 minutes the light will go out. The light only comes on when I use the front tank and it only bucks up when I use the front tank.I have changed the fuel sensor check valve and the fuel line gas filter, now it runs for a while normally then starts to buck, on the rear tank, no problem other then the pumping of fuel to the front tank. This was a recall problem for Ford in 1992, but they will not honour the recall because of the age, and the cross over fuel switch which is on the frame rail, is no longer available from ford, could that be my problem and is their a after market part I can get from somewhere. Thanks Robert
Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 AT 6:35 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Yes, the switch is not closing off properly so it will cause your problem. Have you checked with your local Auto Parts Store to see if they have a universal aftermarket one or try ebay or amazone.
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 AT 7:46 PM
Tiny
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Yes this is the problem, I would try ebay. Here is what it looks like from the inside, you might be able to take it apart and fix it, check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, October 10th, 2024 AT 5:13 PM

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