Notices
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator 1991-1994, 1995-2001, 2002-2005, 2006-2010 Ford Explorer

02 Explorer 4.0

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 7, 2007 | 06:07 PM
  #1  
426's Avatar
426
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
02 Explorer 4.0

Well I have a new one. I can't get gasoline in my Explorer. I get to the pump, put in the nozzle and it keeps clicking off. This has happened at different stations. The only thing I can do is squeeze the trigger very slowly, to let the fuel trickle in. Anyone have any ideas? Your help is appreciated.
 
Reply
Old May 7, 2007 | 09:07 PM
  #2  
aagitch's Avatar
aagitch
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 379
Likes: 0
sounds like something is obstructing it between the tank and where the cap is. maybe you had a prankster stuff something in there.
 
Reply
Old May 8, 2007 | 05:06 PM
  #3  
steve(ill)'s Avatar
steve(ill)
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 11,931
Likes: 180
as the gas goes down the tube, the air needs to get back out of the tank. there is a 1/2 inch line off the gas tank with a rubber hose that vents to the top of the fill line somewhere. it could also be plugged or collapsed.
 
Reply
Old May 9, 2007 | 12:02 PM
  #4  
426's Avatar
426
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Thanks to everyone. I checked the throat but found it clear. So, I'll go hunting for the vent tube.
 
Reply
Old May 9, 2007 | 07:19 PM
  #5  
redwing76's Avatar
redwing76
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 108
Likes: 1
Shove the nozzel farther in.
You live in the PRC? I do and sometimes you have to hold the "donkey dick" nozzle back by hand to get it run. Its a feel good PRC thing.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:19 PM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE