2006 Ford Explorer Fueling Problem

DANVASEY

MEMBER
2006 FORD EXPLORER

2006 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

Hi, I'm currently having problems putting gas into my 06 ford explorer. I can add gas but it needs to go in slowly otherwise the gas backs up and causes the nozzle to stop pumping. As it is now, the pump will go about $1 before it stops and takes at least twice as long to pump gas as I have to start and stop constantly. What could be the problem? Possible solutions? How much? Thank you.
DV

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MATHIASO

MECHANIC
1,209 POSTS

Hello danvasey

As the gas level in the tank rises, the distance between the dispenser nozzle and the fuel grows smaller. A small pipe called a venturi runs alongside the gas nozzle. When the end of the venturi pipe becomes submerged in the rising gas, it chokes off the air pressure that holds the nozzle handle open and shuts down the flow of gas.
That is how it works and now back to your questions.
The problem could be the small pipe (venturi).
tank must be removed, fuel fill tube and hose removed to locate the pipe, may need to be replaced or adjusted