GOT A 2003 RANGER STEP SIDE.IT TAKES FOREVER TO FILL UP WITH GAS.KEEPS SHUTTING PUMP OFF.DOES ANYBODY KNOW OF A FIX.

 

What did you do?

check filler hose lines, should be two

 

i blow the vent line out with still the same

 

Drop the fuel tank and check for obstruction, kinks, bends, clogs.

 

My 97 Ranger Splash had/has this same issue and it was 2 things:

First, I had the fuel filler neck replaced, and they twisted it just a little bit, where the vent line is kinked and completely collapsed, causing the gas to back up big-time when you fill up.

Second, someone tried to siphon gas out of my tank, and their hose had broken off in my filler neck, almost completely blocking it. It was very frustrating because it had happened while it was sitting overnight in my mechanic's parking lot.

Those are my two suggestions. If you have had any work done that might require dropping the fuel tank, the filler neck was most likely re-installed improperly and the vent line which is INSIDE the filler neck is bent/collapsed.

 

thanks just got the truck 50000 miles on it.like brand new.did not know the owner so dont how long its been going on. does not look like tank was down.going to look at it better this weekend. thanks

 

The filler hose has a screen in it that prevents hoses from going down into the tank, that might be clogged. the filler hose should be able to be removed without droppong the tank.

 

checked filler hose this weekend its ok. I blow out all lines.still have the problem.now thinking its in the tank.

 

pulled filler neck out last night was clear and inlet of tank was clear.You got me whats wrong

 

I have a 2000 Ranger with the exact same problem. I have to squeeze the gas pump handle only about halfway and let it sip the gas, because if I try to run it in with the handle squeezed all the way, the gas back up and the nozzle shuts off. Been that way ever since I've had the truck. I've tried twisting the nozzle every which way, putting all the way in, part way in, and barely in, which seems to work best.

 

My wifes '03 ranger does this. You can't pump gas into it slowly enough to keep it from blowing back out onto you/truck/ground and turning the pump off, was a swb, now is a stepside, hoses have been changed over, still does it. (I refuse to pump gas in it)

I'd wish somebody would find an answer, before i just start replacing parts at random hoping it will go away(like my f150).

 

I have an 03 and never had a problem. Don't know what to say. Good luck!

 

My '03 Ranger was doing the same thing. If none of the hoses are kinked or clogged try replacing the fuel pump. Mine worked perfectly once I replaced that. My best guess is that the pump itself was not venting properly.