Topic: Any chance of finding original Ford fuel sending unit for '69?

[drummingrocks]

I've got one of the $26 reproduction sending units in my '69 Mach 1.  The fuel gauge was working, but after driving it the other day, it pegged beyond full and the needle has remained there ever since.  I've only had the car on the road for about three weeks, so I was surprised the sending unit went out that quickly.

What's the best option for replacing it?  I hate to install another sender that'll just give up the ghost in a few weeks like the first one did.  I've done several internet searches, and it seems like everyone is having problems with the $26 reproduction as well as the more expensive stainless steel version.  One person I talked to said she had received four DOA stainless steel senders in a row.  I found a forum post on a different forum where a member was able to buy an original Ford unit as recently as 2009.  Is that at all still possible?  And if not, what's the best route to take here?

Thanks for any help--I'm tired of running out of gas, and I don't want to drain the tank and replace the sender any more than I have to!

[Brian Conway]

     The sending unit in my tank has a Ford tag located at the push on electrical connection.   It reads; FoMoCo  01-22-97 2  C9WF-9275-F.  So, it seems, in 1997 Ford was still making OE replacements.  Brian

[J_Speegle]

We've had allot of issues with both service replacement and repo sending units.

You can still find originals - often still working (might need to swap the float) since came in Mustangs and Cougars (without the low fuel warning)

The plus is that you still get one with the original markings (Mustangs used Cougar part numbered ones)

[midlife]

While rummaging through Junk Yards for old wiring, I thought about this forum and the desire to find original headlights, so I've been looking out for them.  I also realized that there may well be many OEM parts useful for our Mustangs: oil and temperature sending units, thermostats and housings, etc., all of which were found on all types of Fords, Mercurys and trucks.  Just a thought...

[drummingrocks]

Thanks guys, I was able to find one through West Coast Classic Cougar.

[rayms69]

nos one on ebay right now, i almost bought it for a spare

[drummingrocks]

Do you have a link to it? I searched for an nos one the other day but never saw anything on eBay.

[rayms69]

brand new posting day before yesterday, i search 1970 mustang nos. found it, without low fuel light