engine won't pull gas from front tank.

Asked by gregdcwirth Nov 22, 2017 at 09:24 PM about the 1989 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat Extended Cab LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The tank is full, but if the engine is working, uphill or passing, the engine chokes and dies. The rear tank is fine, with no trouble at all.
Fuel filter?  Pump?  I need help!

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