blowing fuse #22

[renchr56]

I have a 97 F-s/d. The #22 fuse blows as soon as I turn the key on. & then without warning , I can put another fuse in & it will start for about 1 second & then die. I check the fuse & it is blown again. I checked the whole wire harness & it is all right. I don't know what to check next.

 

[Crumm]

The heating element in the bottom of the fuel bowl is shorted out. You can unplug it and it will be fine. If you live in a colder climate you can replace the heater when you get a chance but just unplugging it will get you on the road again.

 

[Crumm]

By the way the plug is about 1/2 way down the bowl on the drivers side. There are 2 wires on the driver side of the fuel filter housing. The top one with a boot on it is the one. The bottom one is for your water-in-fuel light.