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1994 Ford F-150 Question: gas pressure builds up in front tank while using the rear tank

 

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trusan4, 5.0L V8, Saint Louis, MO, February 26, 2009, 20:36
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the fuel pump in the front tank doesn't work so i use the rear tank but if i remove the front gas cap gas shoots out.

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    Bret Bodas from RepairPal Test Shop, February 27, 2009, 15:39
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    Fuel tanks are vented and if the vent is plugged, you could have air pressure building up inside the tank causing this, but it's unlikely fuel pressure is causing this.

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