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2001 FORD ESCORT

1.9L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0463low severityPowertrain

Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High Input

on 2001 Ford Escort 1.9L I4 · FWD

What this code means

High voltage from fuel level sensor.

Symptoms

  • Gauge reads full constantly
  • DTE always showing full range

Common causes

  • Open circuit
  • Disconnected sender
  • Corroded connector

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test circuit voltage
  2. Check connector
  3. Test sensor resistance

Repair notes

Repair connection or replace sender.

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