Inoperative fuel gauges are usually caused by a bad fuel sending unit. It is located in the fuel tank and the tank or the truck bed must be removed to replace it.
The wiper blades need to be cleaned.
its broken
I have the same problem with my 1999. The tail lights as well as the interior instrument panel and the license plate lights are all not working.
Bulb, wire, fuse, dimmer switch.
fuel gauge quit working on 1997 buick park ave. what is it?
Check your grounding on your temp sending unit.
I wish it did, my gas gage is broke also, you have to remove the instrument cluster to replace it
Try heater hoses.
Ranger - 1997 is rated/received certificates of: Germany:BPjM Restricted
Sell the car for less than you think it is worth and get rid of the problem.
E-mail me at bulruq@yahoo.com with a more detailed description of exactly what the gauge is doing and I'll help.
A 1997 2.3L Ranger will hold four quarts of oil.