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Mar 6, 2007 | 12:47 PM

#21

moosestang

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From: Gainesville, FL

RE: Problem filling up

That's pure insanity!!!!!!

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ORIGINAL: maniacmikey

I live in Oregon we are not allowed to fill our own cars. So I sit in the car and listen to the stereo and Goober has to deal with the pump.

Mar 6, 2007 | 12:54 PM

#22

moosestang

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RE: Problem filling up

This is one TSB that I wouldn't be so quick to jump on the TSB bandwagon with. Every trip to the dealer is a potentially new scratch.

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ORIGINAL: mystang04
I've had this problem quite frequently. I just hold the nozzle upside down. Now I see so many have this problem. I'll be stopping at the dealer to have it fixed now that I know. Thanks.

Mar 6, 2007 | 04:00 PM

#23

Dior85

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RE: Problem filling up

they just replaced my tank.....i just picked it up and they did the filling for me so i still have no idea if it works or not

Mar 6, 2007 | 06:51 PM

#24

07 Stang

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From: Southeast Virginia

RE: Problem filling up

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ORIGINAL: tientran

Yesterday I checked my car. It was made on MAR 2005. That means it is qualified to have a new gas tank replacement. It will shut off if it is at 6 o'clock position, but, it is always OK to fill if I put the nozzle in 3 o'clock position . I don't know what to do? Take it to the dealer to have a new gas tank or live with it by using 3 o'clock position to fill gas.

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ORIGINAL: Goody625

Its a common problem. Fords suggestion to me was use a different pump or turn the fuel nozzle upside down. Here is the TSB on it: Hope this works!!

Good Luck

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...sb06_03_13.pdf

How do you get the nozzle to the 3 o'clock position without hitting your gas door?
So far I have only filled up twice since I bought the car. First time no problem. Second time I had issues. I had to stop....pull up to another pump and try again. A guy behind me in a Corvette was just staring at me....like WTH!

Mar 6, 2007 | 07:13 PM

#25

tientran

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RE: Problem filling up

No! At 3 o'clock position, the pump does not hit the gas door. The gas door is at the opposite side. Try yourself to see what happens.

Mar 7, 2007 | 12:53 AM

#26

RomanPacific

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RE: Problem filling up

Thanks for the advice. I don't know if I want to bother taking it to the dealer for something that only happens 4 times in six months, but its good to know in case the problem gets worse. Holding it sideways once in a while won't be too bad.

Whats up with the no pumping yourself in Oregon and New Jersey??? Thats just nuts! Can you go inside and grab a big glup or do you have to hit a drive thru for that? Nothing like having big brother tell you how to do everything.

Mar 9, 2007 | 06:32 PM

#27

07 Stang

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From: Southeast Virginia

RE: Problem filling up

OK, I filled up last night for the 3rd time since I bought the car. This is what my experiences have been so far;

1st time....purchased from Costco.....no problems
2nd time.....purchased from Sam's Club.....had problems.
3rd time.....purchased from Costco again with no problems.

I honestly think it depends on where you purchase gas from. Needless to say, I will be purchasing gas from Costco from now on! They are waaaay cheaper than Sam's Club anyway!

Mar 9, 2007 | 08:11 PM

#28

Dior85

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RE: Problem filling up

I filled up my car today for the first time since i got my new gas tank.....NO PROBLEMS. if your under warranty......get a replacement.....bc im sorry but 'holding it at the 3 o'clock position' IS BULLSH!T!!! Its a new car...u should be able to put gas in it. have them replace it.