2004 Ford E-Series Van Takes 15 to 20 minutes to fill gas t

Tiny
TODDSHAW
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  • 2004 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • V12
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 89,000 MILES
My Ford E-350 van takes toooo long to fill with gas at the gas station. This has been an on going problem for 4 of the 5 years I have had the van. The 1st year I had it, the gas flowed into the gas tank at a normaly rate then one day it just stopped taking gas at the normal flow rate. Every 1/10th to every 1/4th of a gallon pumped in causes the gas pump to click off. I have tried different gas stations, pulled the black vapor recovery line back while trying to refuel, tilted the gas handle in every direction, and even slowed the flow rate of the gas going into the fuel tank and still the gas back fills the filler neck and often times back splashed at me and spills on the ground. I brought it to the dealer when it first started, they charged me $70.00, and told me they inspected the filler neck and it was clear and there was nothing wrong with it and try different gas stations which I told them I had already tried. I was forced to pay the $70.00 to get my van back and live with the problem. I called ford corperate and complained. Ford corperate said they are backing up the dealer and there is nothing futher they will do about it.

Does anyone know what to do to fix this problem without replacing the very expensive fuel tank?
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 AT 4:22 PM

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Tiny
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I would check the vapor vent line for bockage or sucking together when filling the tank. Also there is check valve inside the tank for when the truck rolls over and that may be impeding the flow to much. It is part of the gas tank and not removable. YOur best bet would be to take the vent line off and check it and blockage in the tank. No flames or open fire though. Do not get the wise idea of banging the check valve out either, If that is the problem replace the tank.
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Sunday, January 24th, 2010 AT 8:34 PM

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