1993 Ford Taurus 93 Taurus fuel sending unit diagnosis

1993 FORD TAURUS
94,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MTVONZ1
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One out of 10 times I turn the key to start the car, I notice that I do not hear the fuel pump kick on. Car will not start at that time. Sometimes a tap on the gas tank will get it to start.

Fuel pump? relay problem?

Any help appreciated,
Sep 27, 2010 at 7:54 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If hitting the tank makes it start, the problem is there. It could be the pump or a poor connection at the plug that goes connects to the pump. Before replacing the pump, check the wiring to it and the plug.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Sep 28, 2010 at 7:01 AM
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