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#21 of 60 Re: fuel filling issue v 6 mustang 2007 [redcupid] by cccompson

Jan 16, 2008 (6:35 pm)

Replying to: redcupid (Jan 14, 2008 8:19 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.

#22 of 60 Feul filling issues- there may be hope! by cheesycam

Jan 17, 2008 (11:34 am)

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!

#23 of 60 Re: fuel filling issue v 6 mustang 2007 [cccompson] by redcupid

Jan 17, 2008 (8:53 pm)

Replying to: cccompson (Jan 16, 2008 6:35 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...

#24 of 60 Re: Feul filling issues- there may be hope! [cheesycam] by redcupid

Jan 17, 2008 (9:18 pm)

Replying to: cheesycam (Jan 17, 2008 11:34 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 .....

#25 of 60 Re: Feul filling issues- there may be hope! [redcupid] by cheesycam

Jan 18, 2008 (8:37 am)

Replying to: redcupid (Jan 17, 2008 9:18 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).

#26 of 60 Re: Feul filling issues- there may be hope! [redcupid] by cheesycam

Jan 18, 2008 (8:37 am)

Replying to: redcupid (Jan 17, 2008 9:18 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).

#27 of 60 Re: Feul filling issues- there may be hope! [cheesycam] by redcupid

Jan 19, 2008 (12:08 am)

Replying to: cheesycam (Jan 18, 2008 8:37 am)
I have taken it in 3 times and they are waiting for me to pick it up now ford extended my warranty too, But the warranty isn't helping me with this any way. They are still saying that Ford will not permit them to fix it as it is operating as per design.... I have heard if you take a car in 3 more times in to the dealership they must buy it back( lemon Law )even if they try to fix it or not .. They haven't heard the last of me. I will start screaming and throwing fits in the middle of the dealership as soon as I get my 2 service tickets.They have kept the last 2 from me they think I am really Blond....

#28 of 60 Fuel Filling 2 cents. by mschmal

Jan 22, 2008 (3:53 pm)

First, 2005 Mustangs had this problem much worse and for 2006 and 2007 the fuel tank was redesigned. However, people are still reporting this problem with the 2006 and 2007 tank.
 
It is not clear that replacing the tank on an 06 or 07 that had the redesigned tank originally will fix the problem.
 
Second, different pumps do produce different results. I have a 2007 V6 with 30k on it, purchased in 10/07. When I first purchased the car I noticed that I had the fuel fill problem at various different pumps in NJ. I was always able to do a complete fill up by moving the nozzle around etc.
 
Continued, After the first few months, the fuel fill problem disappeared and has not re occurred.
 
People have stated here and on other forums that it seems some pumps are just 2 fast.
 
Third, Here is a link to a "pirate" fix. This repair is not approved by Ford and not covered by warranty. http://ratstangrestoration.com/05_mustang_tank.htm
 
I wish you the best of luck trying to resolve this problem and hopefully Ford will figure out what the problem is.
 
Mark.

#29 of 60 Re: Fuel Filling 2 cents. [mschmal] by cheesycam

Jan 23, 2008 (11:07 am)

Replying to: mschmal (Jan 22, 2008 3:53 pm)
Thanks for the info. Mark! My husband's a mechanic so I'll have him take a look at the pirate fix. I got a new tank this week and when I filled up, there were no problems. Hopefully, the new tank worked but we'll see. I had a almost 3K miles on my car before it started having that problem. Good luck everyone!

#30 of 60 Re: Fuel Filling 2 cents. [cheesycam] by zman23370

Jan 28, 2008 (9:08 pm)

Replying to: cheesycam (Jan 23, 2008 11:07 am)
are you or have you had any problems with the fuel gage as well?

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