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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FUSION AWD V6-3.0L FLEX FUELREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSSENSORS AND SWITCHES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSFUEL LEVEL SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRFUEL LEVEL SENDER
2012 Ford Fusion AWD V6-3.0L Flex Fuel
Fuel Level Sender
2012 Ford Fusion AWD V6-3.0L Flex FuelSECTION Fuel Level Sender
Fuel Level Sender
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: The fuel level sender is serviced as part of a kit (9A299).
1. Remove the Fuel Pump (FP) module. For additional information, refer to Fuel Pump Module- Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Service and Repair or Fuel Pump Module- All Wheel Drive (AWD) Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect the fuel level sender electrical connector.
3. Depress the lock tab and slide the fuel level sender upwards and remove.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.