1997 Ford Aerostar Fuel Gauge Electrical Issue

1997 FORD AEROSTAR
227,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MLECOMPTE87
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Just bought this Van and the fuel gauge is completely not working at all. The previous owner stated that the Van had been looked at by a mechanic and the tech stated that it is an electrical issue. I'm trying to avoid having to do a full replacement of the fuel gauge system, and was hoping to find out if it is simply a fuse or a single little part that needs replacement.
Mar 27, 2014 at 4:26 PM
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HMAC300
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probe the yellow wht wire with key on if gauge goes to full then it's the sender. if it doesn' t then it maybe the anti slosh module in dash or gauge both in cluster.
Mar 28, 2014 at 7:17 AM
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MLECOMPTE87
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I'll try doing that, thanks for the response.

I forgot to note the gauge needle on the dashboard remains in a position past the full reading, to the far right.
Mar 28, 2014 at 2:37 PM