# 2019 Ford Ranger - Fuel tank pressure sensor issue- Did I cause it? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** ford\ **Created:** [October 4, 2022, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-issue-did-i-cause-it/186725 "2022-10-04T19:33:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CBooze](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a5b964/32.png) [@CBooze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CBooze)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2022, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-issue-did-i-cause-it/186725/1 "2022-10-04T19:33:06Z")
2019 Ford Ranger, Replace Fuel Tank Pressure sensor, The dealer said this is because I have had it oil sprayed since it was new, it started in May of 2022 with the problem, went in Oct 4 2022, the dealer said it would take about 3.5 hours needed at least 1/4 tank of gas this would cost $625.20 Canadian, Charlie ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-issue-did-i-cause-it/186725/2 "2022-10-04T20:39:08Z")
I’m not playing 20 questions to find out which part of the above is a question. Pretend you are on Jeopardy, each answer must be phrased as a question. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-issue-did-i-cause-it/186725/3 "2022-10-04T21:33:49Z")
No experience w/your truck, but that all sounds reasonable to me. This particular pressure sensor is probably part of the evap emissions system, and has to be working for the truck to pass emissions tests. Fuel tank probably has to be lowered to replace it. I sort of doubt the cause was the oil spray (presumably for rust-prevention). But such a thing is possible I guess. You could try the forum search feature, search on _pressure sensor_, see what other’s have said here. Link upper right this page. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-issue-did-i-cause-it/186725/4 "2022-10-04T23:34:25Z")
> [@CBooze](#): > > it oil sprayed since it was new You have let it spray oil for over three years? ---
**Author:** ![TheWonderful90s](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thewonderful90s/32/29584_2.png) [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2022, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-issue-did-i-cause-it/186725/5 "2022-10-05T05:14:29Z")
At least all the oil covered bolts will unscrew easily like it was brand new. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2022, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-issue-did-i-cause-it/186725/6 "2022-10-05T05:17:23Z")
> [@Purebred](#): > > You have let it spray oil for over three years? Some vehicle owners have this performed annually. Seems the lesson here is don’t get oil on the fuel tank pressure sensor. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2022, 10:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-issue-did-i-cause-it/186725/7 "2022-10-05T10:35:19Z")
Hmm, Ford suggests keeping the engine clean. ---
**Author:** ![It\_s-Me](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/it_s-me/32/12660_2.png) [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2022, 11:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-issue-did-i-cause-it/186725/8 "2022-10-05T11:25:27Z")
> [@Purebred](#): > > You have let it spray oil for over three years? No, he pays someone to spray the undercarriage with an oil to prevent rust. > [@Purebred](#): > > Hmm, Ford suggests keeping the engine clean. No one said anything about a dirty engine. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2022, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-issue-did-i-cause-it/186725/9 "2022-10-05T11:41:09Z")
Oil holds dirt, not clear in OP.