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General => Lounge => Topic started by: Ford Fan on July 21, 2007, 12:02:45 PM

Title: 1987 Model Specs?
Post by: Ford Fan on July 21, 2007, 12:02:45 PM
Does anyone know what the original estimated MPG for an 87 5.0 TB and what is the listed fuel capacity? Fuel tank sending unit is FUBAR!

Thanks!:D
Title: 1987 Model Specs?
Post by: Masejoer on July 21, 2007, 12:34:38 PM
Its supposed to be 22 gallons I think, but from empty to full on the gauge, at the pump I usually get in 15-16. They WERE rated at like 18/27 but the new ratings drop them to 16/24mpg. User economy ranges from 14-24 city to 22-30+ highway so there's no sure way of knowing unless you calculate it on your own - odometer reading divided by gallons at pump.
Title: 1987 Model Specs?
Post by: Thunder Chicken on July 21, 2007, 10:36:24 PM
..And of course, always keep a full 2-gal gas can in the trunk :hick: Been there, done that (my first car had a non-functioning gas gauge)
Title: 1987 Model Specs?
Post by: vinnietbird on July 22, 2007, 08:56:54 AM
2 gallon jug of gas.Good advice.That sure beats hoofing it to a gas station .
Title: 1987 Model Specs?
Post by: Ford Fan on July 23, 2007, 09:32:25 AM
Thanks for the input... I already ran out of gas once. Luckily I got hold of my son and he brought me gas. I have never seen a sending unit do what this one does... appears to work, level decreases but it was showing just under a 1/4 tank when I ran out. I usually dont go below the 1/4 mark but I did that day! BTW 2 gallon gas can is now in the trunk!:D
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