Can't fill gas tank. Only accepts abt 3 gal.

Asked by Karen Jul 23, 2019 at 10:29 PM about the 2017 Ford Escape S FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

So I was down to the last gallon in the tank.
Stopped for fuel and was only able to add 3.5
gallons before the nozzle kicked off. It was raining,
so I got back into the car. Fuel gauge now reads
full! Drove home, and next day tried again at a
different station. This time it would only accept
3.01 gallons, then started to overflow! No warning
messages or lights. Is this a filler neck problem?
Fuel gauge still shows 100% full.

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GuruHBY1Q answered 4 years ago

Sounds like an issue with the fuel level sender. Should be under warranty since only 2 year old car

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F_O_R answered 4 years ago

This is a gas tank venting problem (EVAP system). Your warranty should cover the repairs.

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Karen answered 4 years ago

Thanks to both of you. Taking it to the dealer. Hope I don't run out of gas on the way!

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