filling gas tank

[antonio37]

Hello I'm new here. I just purchased a 2000 expedition xlt few days ago . I drove the truck over 200 miles without filling it up. First time i tried to fill it up. It was only able to put maybe 7 gallons in before the pump stop. Because it thought my vehicle was full. I had to slowly fill it and still kept trying to stop me from filling. So i drove another 200 miles went to fill up again and it stop again at 6 gallons and to slowly fill it until i got tired of standing there. Also my fuel gage is off not reading correctly but if I drove 200 plus mile I know it should take more then 7 gallons before stopping the pump and two different gas station. Has anyone had this happens to them?

 

[01yellerCobra]

Sounds like something with the tank vent. Try pulling the nozzle out just a bit. I have to do that at a gas station over here.

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[antonio37]

Thanks I'll give it a try tomorrow.

 

[bedrck46]

check these links

http://www.expeditionforum.com/f42/fuel-gauge-problems-22556/#post182131

http://www.expeditionforum.com/f42/fuel-gauge-not-working-22471/#post181340

 

[BAD RONALD]

... First time i tried to fill it up. It was only able to put maybe 7 gallons in before the pump stop... Has anyone had this happens to them?

I have an E350 that has intermittent fueling difficulty. On occasion it would take over 20 minutes to fill the tank. Many replies on the condition were adamant that the StageII gas station pumps were the cause. This was not the case as I regularly fill my other vehicles at the same pump without any problems.

I obviously have some type of vent issue. I have avoided a repair but have been researching possibilities for a couple of years now because the problem comes and goes.

The van has also been throwing a "check fuel cap" message every few months. I am pretty sure the two conditions, both intermittent, are related. The gas cap code is telling me I have a problem somewhere in the evap system. I need to learn more about the Vapor Management valve as suspect for when the problem goes from intermittent to permanent.

Check out this from another site:

Trouble filling fuel tank - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Be sure to read both links in post#4. Good luck and please reply with any correction you find for your truck's condition.

 

[madmawler]

Antonio, I have the same problem. It takes way too long to fill up the gas tank. I just bought a 2002 4.6 2-wheel drive a few months ago. Unless the pump handle has a notch on it that lets you fill it real slowly, the check engine light comes on. It is always the same code on my OBD-ll tester. I forget what the number is, but it says gas tank pressure is below the acceptable range due to a problem with the EVAP system. Do the cheap and easy repairs first. Replace the gas cap. Unfortunately that didn't solve the problem in my situation. Next I will check all the vents and hoses, and fix or replace any that are bent, kinked, clogged, leaking, etc. Also check the wiring, and replace any worn out wires and fix any loose or corroded connections. If that doesn't work, I will have to drop the fuel tank so I can check the rest of the system, like the EVAP pressure sensor itself. It's no big deal to drop the fuel tank as long you are somewhat mechanically inclined. Just be sure to drive or siphon most of the fuel out of it first. I also have a problem with the fuel gauge as well. It reads about 1/3 of a tank and never changes. I don't think it is related to the EVAP problem, but obviously I should handle that gremlin at the same time. I should have it completed within a couple of weeks, and I will let you know how turned out. P.S.: invest in a decent quality OBD-ll tester if you haven't done so already. Troubleshooting problems on late model vehicle engine management systems is way too much trouble otherwise. Good luck, and happy holidays!