What kind of wire connection is this in my vehicle (pic included)?

(2011-10-01 14:20:32)

1. just chilling out. Says: It is located on the driver's side next to the fender wall,the wire is split in half,i don't know how long it is been like that,i am not the first owner of this vehicle,if you know what it is,is it ok to have it split or i should fix it.
Ford Taurus 3.0 OHV 1996
By the way my gas gauge is always stucked in full,i wonder if it is any relation with this?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/niceeagle/6196061423/in/photostream

Thank you for your time.

2. mdk68gto, ase certified m tech Says: that is the hood to body ground strap. it os only ther for the light under the hood if so equiped. the gas guage is not related to that at all in any way.

3. Chocaholic Says: I do not know that much about electrical connectors and their names but according to you photo I would say that connection was

"BWOKEN"

I may be wrong but I don't believe so.

Also, being that it is a "ground wire", yeah it would be a good idea to fix it. All electrical works because it has both power and a ground connection.(engine, lights, starter,etc)

4. mycoldfeet Says: It is a ground strap that grounds the chasis to the body for electrical components.

5. Brendan Hollman Says: your looking at a broken body ground connection. not too sure if thats why your gas tank is stuck full. probably not.