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fuel filling issue v 6 mustang 2007
by redcupid
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Jan 14, 2008 (7:19 pm)
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I just purchased a v 6 07 mustang in june, I have had terrible issues filling my gas tank up ever since i got it..
every time I try to fill the tank up with gas the automatic shut off shuts the pump off,
I cant even get a full tank of gas anymore even if the tank is at empty or especially at1/2 a tank, I have called Ford cs and taken it to my dealership also .
I actually took it to 8 gas stations today I got amounts like 22 cts 38 cts 98 cts $4.00 $198 and 37 Cts 17 Cts etc , I try shells, exxon, mobile, valero,Tetco & conoco.
The dealership tells me there is no fix for the problem it is a design issue with that particular tank and showed me A TSB bulletin on it describeing this issue as a Slow fuel filling issue, and no fix for the problem..Its more like a no fuel fill issue...
Ford says it is operating as design, Does that mean every 2005-2007 mustang has similar problems,
I have actually allmost run out of gas and only could get 22Cts worth of gas in my car If anyone know anything about this please post comment ..Sick of my mustang
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- #17 of 48
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Re: fuel filling issue v 6 mustang 2007 [redcupid]
by smeadows1978
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Jan 15, 2008 (8:41 am)
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Replying to: redcupid (Jan 14, 2008 7:19 pm)
I have an 05 V6 and had the same problem for about a year (as well as a problem with the fuel line which caused an annoying delay in acceleration). My dealer suggested replacing the tank, which they did, and I've never had the fueling problem since then. My advice is that If your current dealer won't replace the tank then find one who will.
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Re: fuel filling issue v 6 mustang 2007 [redcupid]
by cheesycam
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Jan 16, 2008 (1:51 pm)
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Replying to: redcupid (Jan 14, 2008 7:19 pm)
RedCupid~ I also bought a 2007 Mustang in August. I am having the same issues you described- basically, being unable to fill up the car with gas. I took it in to the dealership I bought it at today and they showed me the same bulletin they showed you. The service advisor kept telling me there was nothing they could do. He told me that I would have to live with it. So I asked to talk to his boss. He really didn't want that happening, told me the guy was out to lunch, but he walked in five mintues later. The head guy (sorry I don't know the title) told me that they will replace the fuel tank as it is under warrenty (only has 7K miles on it). One of the above posts read that someone else has tried this and it fixed the problem. So hopefully that will do it. Basically, you are covered under warrenty, so don't take no for an answer! Good luck.
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Re: fuel filling issue v 6 mustang 2007 [smeadows1978]
by redcupid
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Jan 16, 2008 (4:42 pm)
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Replying to: smeadows1978 (Jan 15, 2008 8:41 am)
Thank you so much for your reply I was starting to think I might be in the twilight zone , I guess the dealership doesnt want to fix it and Ford is just saying it is operating as designed, Talk about passing the buck !!...I will keep trying,
Thanks soooooo Much
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Re: fuel filling issue v 6 mustang 2007 [cheesycam]
by redcupid
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Jan 16, 2008 (4:50 pm)
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Replying to: cheesycam (Jan 16, 2008 1:51 pm)
Thanks, I have been driveing arround thinking I should start asking other people driveing new mustangs if They hate theirs too, I guess I have a lousy Dealership and Ford hasnt helped me either... I am not surprised a new tank fixed it, the Ford field rep that came down saw my problem,. So he tried to show me fuel tricks to try to get fuel in it they are not fool prrof and I ask him to take a 08 to the same station that we could not get Gas in with my 07 he said it would do the same thing ..... Guess what It filled all the way up with not one issue.... still the rep is saying that that is normal for 07 mustangs or blameing it on the sensitive gas pumps... I have heard it all.... I will keep trying
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Re: fuel filling issue v 6 mustang 2007 [redcupid]
by cccompson
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Jan 16, 2008 (5:35 pm)
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Replying to: redcupid (Jan 14, 2008 7:19 pm)
My '06 GT has had this problem on a couple of occasions but usually takes fuel fine. When the nozzle clicks off prematurely, try turning it 90 degrees to the opening and operate it manually.
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Feul filling issues- there may be hope!
by cheesycam
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Jan 17, 2008 (10:34 am)
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Thanks for the suggestion ccompson! I haven't actually tried that one. My new tank will be coming in next Tuesday, so after I've seen if it worked or not, I'll come back. Good news though! One of my good friends is a mechanic, and he got a memo on this specific problem through A.S.E, which is a mechanic thing. Anyhow, Ford knows there is a problem, is trying to figure out how to fix it, and it is thought that there will be a recall when they have the solution. We can hope!
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Re: fuel filling issue v 6 mustang 2007 [cccompson]
by redcupid
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Jan 17, 2008 (7:53 pm)
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Replying to: cccompson (Jan 16, 2008 5:35 pm)
Ah the up side down trick !!! The Ford field Rep showed me that also. It did work on that Particular pump That day, But I had tried that before on some other pumps and it didnt wk at all It may have something to do with all the EPA nozzels on the pumps I live in larger metropolitan area. smaller towns may have more of the older pumps , that you can handle manually most of our pumps have one speed Fast !!!!! they wont let you press it slowely to prevent the problem...
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Re: Feul filling issues- there may be hope! [cheesycam]
by redcupid
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Jan 17, 2008 (8:18 pm)
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Replying to: cheesycam (Jan 17, 2008 10:34 am)
Let me know if your tank wks out no one will even offer to put one on mine. not sure if they think it wont fix it or they are waiting for the manufacturer to do something for me ,Its just strange. I was told the 08 tank has been redesigned and I saw that it fills up with no issues.But it will not fit on my 07 and another 07 tank would just be the same problem.I cant believe its so difficult even under warranty... .Like everyone said find another dealer .....
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Re: Feul filling issues- there may be hope! [redcupid]
by cheesycam
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Jan 18, 2008 (7:37 am)
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Replying to: redcupid (Jan 17, 2008 8:18 pm)
RedCupid- I wouldn't give up on the dealer that you bought the car from. They are the ones that should take care of you. Lemon laws protect us from this sort of thing. Go in and demand that they at least try to fix it. I'm telling you, the dealership I was at, wanted to just send me packing. But I made a huge fuss and they knew they weren't going to just get rid of me. If I hadn't stood my ground, I would be in exactly your position right now. They told me three times that there was nothing they could do for me, and I kept telling them that that was unacceptable. They can't sell me a car that doesn't work properly, which makes it their problem (at least while the car is under warrenty).
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