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Jan 4, 2009 | 02:59 PM

hillbillyford

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Trouble fueling Ranger

I have a 2000 Ford Ranger 2WD short bed that gives me fits when I try to fill it up at the gas station. The nozzle is constantly kicking off like it's full, even when I begin fueling and the tank could be nearly empty, and happens at every gas station I've ever been to, so it's not one particular station. The only way I can get the tank full or nearly full is either just barely running it in, which takes forever, or sometimes cocking the gas nozzle around sideways or even upside down to get the fuel to flow into the gas tank fairly smoothly. Has anyone else ever had this problem with this model or other Rangers, or have any suggestions? I've never had this problem with any other vehicle I've ever owned.

Jan 4, 2009 | 04:04 PM

drb1956

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I have a '99 Ranger, w/ long bed-Take a look at your fuel fill hose underneath the box-make sure your fill hose(large) is not kinked, and the same for the smaller(breather)hose. Try to squeeze the hose, to see if anything has been stuffed in the line..I take it you bought this truck used..You might have to take off the hose to see if anything is blocking the flow of fuel..If the breather hose is blocked, the tank can't dispell air quickly from the tank as you fill, causing the nozzle to kick off, because the fuel is backing up in the fuel filler hose..I "sometimes" have this happen, and I just pull the nozzle out a little-depends on fuel flow, as each gas station pump is a little different.....

Jan 4, 2009 | 04:06 PM

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Its a problem with the gas pump, not the truck. The problem is that the nozzle is too sensitive and floods its own sensor due to the shape of the neck. It may not be unique to a single station. If you pump it slower, it should work. The government has mandated that they want fewer spills and they want less gas fumes. The newer nozzles have become overly sensitive as a result.

Jan 4, 2009 | 04:20 PM

g_k50

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The filler pipe has 3 screws holding on. The filler hoses (2) have clamps at the filler pipe and the tank. Take the clamps loose, unscrew the screws, remove the filler pipe and hoses, inspect for obstructions. Don't use a flame, like a lighter, use a flashlight like a battery driven light.

Remove obstruction, install in the reverse of the removal. Fill up like a regular guy.

Jan 4, 2009 | 07:18 PM

drb1956

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Bear, good point, but it can't hurt for him to take a look see..if he bought it used, who knows, he MIGHT actually find something, if not, its off the list..besides, I only have that problem once in a while, not at EVERY fill-up..that would be a PITA!!

Jan 4, 2009 | 11:59 PM

Bear River

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I agree, shouldn't be happening at every pump. And its not that difficult to check. I think a portion of the filler tube is rubber too, if someone twisted it and clamped it in a twisted position, that would also restrict the fuel, possibly causing it to trigger the shut off at the pump.

Jan 5, 2009 | 05:25 PM

hillbillyford

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Thanks guys, I'll check those hoses this weekend and report back. Besides twisting the nozzle around different positions, I'm also constantly trying to pull it out a little or a lot or shoving it all the way in to see if that helps when filling up too, but it never has.