Fuel comes back out at fill-up
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Fuel comes back out at fill-up
Hi All, I've searched everywhere and I can't find the info I need. We have a 2004 Ford Freestar (3.9) and whenever we try to fill up the tank with gas the pump keeps shutting off, or the gas comes spitting out. I have read that this is a pretty common problem and that it is usually related to the EVAP canister. I also remember seeing a write-up somewhere (with pictures) where a Freestar owner, who had the same problem, gave a detailed description of what to check, and/clean. If I remember correctly it was usually something pretty simple to fix. Unfortunately I cannot find that write up now when I need it.Does anyone have a link to share or advice to giver to help me get this thing fixed. Don't have the money to take it to a mechanic, much less a Ford 'stealer-ship'.
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Fill up issue solved
Hi All, I've searched everywhere and I can't find the info I need. We have a 2004 Ford Freestar (3.9) and whenever we try to fill up the tank with gas the pump keeps shutting off, or the gas comes spitting out. I have read that this is a pretty common problem and that it is usually related to the EVAP canister. I also remember seeing a write-up somewhere (with pictures) where a Freestar owner, who had the same problem, gave a detailed description of what to check, and/clean. If I remember correctly it was usually something pretty simple to fix. Unfortunately I cannot find that write up now when I need it.Does anyone have a link to share or advice to giver to help me get this thing fixed. Don't have the money to take it to a mechanic, much less a Ford 'stealer-ship'.
I put it back on the van and it fixed the problem and I haven't had any issues with filling the tank since. It's been almost a year now and it is still working fine. One of the articles I read recommended that you shouldn't try to top off your tank when full after the gas pump kicks off once as this may force some liquid gas into the vent lines and into the canister which ends up plugging the charcoal canister with liquid, not just air/vapour that is exiting the tank as it is filled with gas. Taking off the canister wasn't too difficult but you can access the hoses/ends of the canister without taking it off if you jack up the car & use jack stands/use ramps and crawl underneath. However, just be careful as there isn't a lot of room underneath and always wear safety glasses when dealing with compressed air.
I hope that this helps as once fixed, no more stress at the pumps, except with gas prices!
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