Low Fuel Warning Lamp - Comes On Prematurely
Article No. 85-17-1LAMP - INDICATOR - PREMATURE LOW FUEL WARNING
- VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SPEEDOMETERS AND TURBO INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS
FORD 1985 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1985 COUGAR
Some subject vehicles, with build dates listed below, may have a low fuel level warning lamp that comes on prematurely. These vehicles show a low fuel level indication at approximately 1/4 of a tank, rather than at 1/8 tank.
If complaints of premature low fuel warning lamp illumination are received, check for the proper electronic low fuel warning module (ELFW) installation (located behind the glove box).
The following chart indicates the affected vehicle build dates and the proper part number.
1985 Thunderbird/Cougar
Electric Speedometer
Cluster Built With For Proper Operation
Built 2/11 to 3/20 Orange Colored Black Colored
ELFW Module ELFW Module
(E4VF-9F326-AA) (D1VY-9F326-A)
Turbo Performance
Cluster Built With For Proper Operation
Built 3/19 & 3/20 Orange Colored Black Colored
ELFW Module ELFW Module
(E4VF-9F326-AA) D1VY-9F326-A)
If module replacement is necessary, install a new service module (listed below).
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
D1VY-9F326-A Electronic Low Fuel C
Warning Module
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: 10987A
TIME: 0.6 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 9F326 - Code: 53