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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 05:24 PM
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Has anyone ever experienced their fuel gauge taking 20 miles to register after filling up? I had this problem this morning.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 06:24 PM
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I'm assuming that you have a trip computer that estimates the MPG. If this is in fact the case and you didn't turn the truck off while filling, yes it will take forever to update. Turn the ignition off and voila it will show a true reading.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 10:26 PM
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If you put less than 6 or 7 gallons into the tank, the guage will react slowly. Greater quantity fill-ups will show more quickly. Expedition characteristic.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 11:50 PM
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Rickz96 hit the nail on the head. I've left mine running a few times while fueling and the gauge didn't register for a long time. Turn if off and back on and there goes the needle.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 09:05 AM
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Isn't fueling while the engine is running considered dangerous?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 09:13 AM
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Cool Fuel gage

Our 2000 F350 diesel has that problem and the 2004 F250 5.4 do,es it to. But how ever the 99 has not had that problem.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 09:16 AM
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Isn't fueling while the engine is running considered dangerous?
I think it's actually illegal. I've also heard it can be very bad for your vehicle, screwing up the emission equipment.
 
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