Car stalled after fueling and will not start back up

JPAGE

MEMBER
2015 FORD ESCAPE
2WD
AUTOMATIC
140,000 MILES

Vehicle was running well until I filled up. The car started after I filled up but shortly after it began hesitating and not accelerating at all until it stopped completely. I put in some stp water remover and octane boost it acted as if it wanted to crank but it started making a clicking noise. Then the car lost all power and was unable to be jumped. Please help!

Sunday, November 29th, 2020 AT 5:44 AM

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DANNY L

MECHANIC
5,648 POSTS

Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like you might have a weak or failing fuel pump. I would suggest performing a fuel pressure test. Here is a tutorial showing what is involved.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

If you don't have access to a fuel pressure tester most auto parts stores have a tool loaner program and can rent you one. The fuel pressure specification for your vehicle is 55-72 psi with the key on engine off. Get back to us after performing this test and we'll go from there. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Sunday, November 29th, 2020 AT 1:35 PM

BMDOUBLE

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Evaporative system purge valve stuck open! I do at least three of these every week. The valve stays open and draws a constant vacuum on the tank, thus drawing in raw fuel to your engine instead of vapors at a higher RPM.

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