2003 Mustang GT Convertible 4.6 281ci SOHC V8

[runner72]

I have a Check Fuel Cap light and my mechanic tells me I will need a new Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor to resolve. Problem is that Ford has discontinued this part and there is no aftermarket for it that I can find. Any ideas? Thanks.

 

[Mustang5L5]

It is discontinued. There may be some similar sensors that could be used but I'm not aware of the proper one to recommend. See this thread.

I've heard of folks grabbing these at a boneyard. I don't see any on Ebay right now

https://www.corral.net/threads/fuel-tank-pressure-sensor.2503915/

 

[runner72]

Thanks much. Sounds like I may be SOL unless I can find one at a U-Pull It yard. On the bright side the vehicle runs fine, no performance issues yet that I can tell. Going to check back with mechanic and review OBD codes. Not getting CEL.

 

[Mustang5L5]

See this video.

Author claims the Dorman 911-260 will work with some modifications (mainly to the hoses to install it)

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-911-260-Fuel-Pressure-Sensor/dp/B01ID3WJWC

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH9RD4dIBD8

 

[runner72]

See this video.

Author claims the Dorman 911-260 will work with some modifications (mainly to the hoses to install it)

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-911-260-Fuel-Pressure-Sensor/dp/B01ID3WJWC

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH9RD4dIBD8

 

[runner72]

Dorman tech indicates no go ("Based off of the year and other calls it will not work with that . we don’t have a sensor for it") but I might go ahead and try it anyway. Thanks.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Ford Escape unit also looks similar.

I just don't know the specific differences electrically to understand if one would work where another one will not work. Not a whole lot on this topic unfortunately.

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