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2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty

 

Question: almost impossable to re-fuel with gasoline

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jwebfinger, 5.4L V8, Amissville, VA, November 05, 2012, 07:24
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keeps kicking fuel pump handle off/even with small amount entering or runs gasoline back out on ground. takes forever to re-fuel.Mechanic looked and blew air into tank, said he saw nothing wrong. Could a vent hose be mashed,colapsed,evape. cannister plugged,or vent plugged. no codes, but cussing at fuel station un-necessary

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    elmslie November 05, 2012, 09:59
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    There is a vent hose that goes to the fuel filler neck (where you insert the nozzle) and the top of the gas tank. Check to make sure this hose is not clogged or pinched.

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    your.mechanic November 05, 2012, 10:57
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    yes it's YOUR vent hose, so don't vent with the fuel station.

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    Greg's Orange Auto (8442 Answers) , Orange, CA - (714) 361-9355
    globalhelper November 05, 2012, 13:22
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    ck vent hose fo blockage or being kinked

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    ziptie12 November 07, 2012, 08:52
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    Check with ford for service bulletins regarding poss. spiderwebs in vent hose , causing blockage.

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