Looking for some help and thoughts on another Ford product problem. We recently purchased a motorhome built on the 1993 Ford e-350 van chasis. Here's what happened. Fuel tank guage said 1/4 tank left and experienced decreasing power for about 15 miles. Luckily, we were close to home and exited the freeway and were able to limp along and coast to my local repair shop. Vehicle would not keep running. The oil pressure, temp, volt guages or idiot lights did not indicate any problems. Called the neighbor and got a ride home. Went back to unload motorhome and leave for mechanic to fix. Wife suggested no fuel. Worth a try, so on the way, I picked up 5 gallons and dumped into motorhome. Now, everything seems to be fine again. I know this vehicle has the electric fuel pump in the tank. When we conked out, I could not hear the normal fuel pump hum. After adding the can of gas and restarting, I could again hear the fuel pump. I suspect there may be a fuel pump cut-out inside the tank. I don't suspect the fuel guage because vehicle has 30 gallon tank and gets around 9 mpg for a cruise range of around 270 miles. I only had 180 miles on this tank when this occured. Also, when the vehicle was purchased, there was only about a 1/4 tank of gas. Did try previous owner, but they never had a problem. Has anyone else ever had a similar problem with a ford vehicle and the in tank fuel pump. Any thoughts/ideas would be appreciated. When I talk to the mechanic, I don't want to be taking an unnecessary ride.
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