Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Troubleshooting Cannot Fill Gas Tank(seriously)

Wow, How lame that Ford didn't fix that problem in the later models. I had the problem corrected under warranty on my 95 GL 2.0L in 1997...

I kinda have that prob. When I go to get gas I have to play with the nozzle and move it at different angles to get it to take the gas in.

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Claudette
2000 SVT Contour
TrueStreetPerformance
AIM: SVTChic and/or CobraChic96
2000 SVT Contour #412 of 2150
Born on 11/18/99

I kinda have that prob. When I go to get gas I have to play with the nozzle and move it at different angles to get it to take the gas in.

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Claudette
2000 SVT Contour
TrueStreetPerformance
AIM: SVTChic and/or CobraChic96
2000 SVT Contour #412 of 2150
Born on 11/18/99

Just had this happen to me the last two days. Really freaked me out, first thought I just picked a bad gas pump at the station, but I got pretty worried when it happened again tonight when I went to fill it up the rest of the way.

Came home and did a search here and found this right away. Thanks CEG!

Unfortunately it is too hot during the summer in missouri to deal with 'oops I can't fill my gas tank now' bs. So now I'll be dealing with a @#$%#ing ford dealer, what are the chances of them actually getting it right on the first try even if I can give them the specific tsb number? I wouldn't put money on it.

-CtrAltDel

I have this problem and I have had it in the Ford Dealership twice now and apparently they can't fix the damn problem!

My Fuel Gauge also reads very inaccuratly! One seconde I'll have a half of a tank and the next second it will be below E and the fuel light will be on. Is this related or is it just the fuel sender going bad? What do I need to do if so?

Thanks in advance...and I guess I'll be going in for a third time to try and get it fixed!

Later

bttt

Hey, I live in Alexandria and I have the same problem. I think the regulations on emissions here is part of it...the pumps all have those fume stopper thingys on them and some tend to be really sensitive to back pressure. I deal with it by not quite fully inserting the nozzle (sort of dangerous on its own, I know), not using the auto-fill lever, and just being patient.

I used to have the problem on my 95, I learned how to hold the pump a certain way and it would work like a charm...unfortunatley, the NJ gas station attendants were dumb, and would have a fit if i tried to pump it myself!

I have had the same problem on my 99 SVT. Only on really hot days. Unexplainable. It only happens with some pumps though.

Yes this is a common annoyance.

Here is a tip:
When inserting the nozzle, be sure not to insert with full force and don't press it up against the gas tank. I always thought it was a good idea to press it up to create a "seal" with the rubber surround of the nozzle...instead just insert it like 4/5 of the way inside...pretty much all the way but not completely... (make sure it IS inside tho! ) and its should be MUCH easier to fill your tank up.

Before the TSB was issued I carried a piece of 3/16" nylon tubing 55" long. When it would act up I'd slide that the fill until it met with resistance. Then I'd jab it back & forth and loosen the Flapper. One day I didn't have it in the trunk, however I had an antenna element Stainless steel well in my rage I do believe I broke the flapper off. Been 2 years NO problems!!!!!
Beside the little flapper the size of a quarter, well it looks like a prize in a box of Cracker Jacks.
Paul
98 Mystique LS