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I have a 2004 ford econoline work van,,When I go to put fuel in it ,it acts as if it is full of fuel.It can be half empty but the fuel pump hose keeps kicking off as if it is full, Ive tried multiple gas stations, I have run a small tube thru the filler spout into the tank to check for obstructions, I do not see a vent pipe or anything else that looks clogged, My question is whether anyone knows why this may be happening, I realize its a ford, but it is my work van,,any help will be appreciated
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Rick can you see the actual fuel tank? maybe it has colapsed and it will only hold half a tank? Is there a bladder or anything inside that could be blocking the deeper half of the tank? I'd try googling it also.
Does GM still make a van?
Do you have fire insurance on the FORD
Good Luck
eboYes I can see the tank, its easy to get to,,it is solid and has no bladder, Im thinking its some kind of vent,,evaporation problem like a vapor lock, when i take the gas cap off I do not get any back pressure,,It just started doing it all of a sudden,,and hey I know,,its a ford,,rd
How about vapor canister or the hoses running to it?
You sure you don't have a match?
Gas fills VERY slowly on my Ford E-150 cargo van. (Fuel System ...
ebo 2009-07-22 08:36:05
The first time I gassed up, the pump clicked off half-full. Second time, it filled VERY slowly -- could only pull the pump trigger 1/2 inch before it would cut off, repeatedly. ... 2001 Vehicle: 2005 Ford Econoline Cargo Summary: SLOW FUEL FILL ... Gas fills VERY slowly on my Ford E-150 cargo van. ...
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Looky Looky what I found................ Rick follow that guys "Carspace" link it shows the whole service bulliten repair process
Rick follow that guys "Carspace" link it shows the whole service bulliten repair process
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ebo, good find ! I got to the TSB itself HERE. This link should be clickable. Rick, I hope this helps some. Crossfire1982 2009-07-22 09:17:18
Hope its not the last fix option on the list......Replace tank unit
ebo 2009-07-22 10:25:25
I will say...I have never owned a FORD.....so I have no opinion
Good Luck and let us know how ya make out
Last ditch effort I can have my mother in law come sit in it, remember what happens when she sits on things
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Well...looks like ya'll got this one figured out.
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Well I found the problem on the FORD,,turns out the carbon canister was clogged,,the worst part was actually finding the dadblamed canister,,it was hidden under the spare tire,,oh well its a ford,,thanks for the input,,rd
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