I wonder what you thought when you read the subject? I know what it means, but my question is: How many miles or km's can you do when that light turns on (normal driving).

So far I did 45 kilometers, but I feel like the like light and I are playing "chicken" and I always back off and loose

I know its not good to run the tank dry but I was just wondering...

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1997 4x4 XLT 4.2l ORP 5-speed
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Do a search in the "general discussion" forum.
I started a thread like this a while back.

 

Well mine comes on after I used 20 gallons or so.I filled it up right after it came on once to see how much was left since I have a 25 gallon tank and it took 20.x gallons to fill I had around five left so what ever kind of mileage you get times the number of gallons left when your light first comes on should be close to what you can do once it first comes on.

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2000 F150 XLT Reg. cab
4.6 Triton Engine
4x2 3.55 rear end gear
sliding rear window
automatic keyless entry
white styleside short box

[This message has been edited by hmustang (edited 03-09-2000).]

 

Ever see that one Seinfeld episode about the fuel light,Cosmo Kramer and the Saab dealer? one of my favorites.

 

Yes Tundra - Very Funny

 

Glad to be of help to you 4byFord.

 

I believe in 54regcabs post it was said the reason for the light coming on so early was the fuel pump is in the tank and the fuel is used to cool the pump.
Jeff

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1999 F150 Lariat
Reg cab Short box Styleside
5.4L 3.55ls
Deep Wedgwood Blue/Silver
Lund Interceptor hood shield, VentVisors, Class III hitch, Ford molded mud guards, soft tonneau, factory CD with changer (thanks Dusty), tinted windows, Factory fog light kit

Menasha, WI

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I think my owners manual says that the low fuel light will come on when you have 1/16 of a tank left.

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1999 F-150 XLT Reg. cab F/S Sport 4x4, Black, 4.6 Auto, Lund Tonneau Cover, 305/70/16 GY MT on 16X8 American Racing Nitro Wheels, Black Westin Nerf bars

 

Blueoval says:
I think my owners manual says that the low fuel light will come on when you have 1/16 of a tank left.
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Seems most of us say the light come on with about five gallons left. That is 1/5 of a tank. Much more than 1/16 which would be just a hair over one and a half gallons. And that would not be much warning.

 

I never let me tank get that low, but
you could try doing the cool digital
gauge thing and see what the fuel tank
sensor says for real.

The mustang version is at http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/news/99hec.htm , they probably aren't
that different.

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99 F-150 5.4L 4WD S/C XLT, 3.55LS and Tow
Pace-Edwards Roll Top Cover



[This message has been edited by dave_f (edited 03-09-2000).]

 

Oops, how dumb of me. Hmustang, thanks for the tip, thats how I'll check. I guess I will need a thought vitamin

 

I tempt fate all the time. I've had the needle on the guage past "E". This can get really nerve racking with my guzzlin V10. I've gotten to down to about 3 gallons left in the tank before I freak and buy gas. One of these days it's gonna spit and sputter and then I'll be in trouble...

 

If you run it low all the time, I guarantee you'll shorten the life of your fuel pump. Those little motors maintain pressures of something like 60psi in the fuel line and will burn out quickly without a constant supply of fuel (coolant). I replaced two in a previous car before I learned my lesson.

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'99 Lariat Supercab 4x4 SS
5.4L, 3.73 Diff (9.75" LSD Rear, 8.8" Front)
ORP: Skid Plates, LT265/70R17 GY Wrang. AT/S
Group III towing: HD Electrical/Cooling, GVWR 6500# (Extra leaf spring).
Step Bars
4W Disc anti-lock brakes
K&N filter
Stock Items That Differ Across F150s: Steel Driveshaft, Oil filter bolted to engine w/ drip guard, 4R70W transmission.

 

Just saw the Seinfeld episode that Tundra was talking about! Funny, I liked George at the dealer with the TWIX!!!



[This message has been edited by 4byFord (edited 03-10-2000).]

 

Hey Kenster, I looked and on page 6 that is what it says. And yes, on my truck that is about 1.53 gallons.

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1999 F-150 XLT Reg. cab F/S Sport 4x4, Black, 4.6 Auto, Lund Tonneau Cover, 305/70/16 GY MT on 16X8 American Racing Nitro Wheels, Black Westin Nerf bars