has anyone had this issue?

Got gas last night, ever since then then, every time i start the car it says Check Fuel Fill..

opened the door looked like the filler was closed, tried to push on it with my finger.. wouldnt open, everything seems fine.. but the light keeps coming on.

 

I've had this happen before. Take the little white plastic thing the car came with. It's the thing you insert in the fuel filler hole to be able to put gas in your car from a gas can. Use that and insert it into the filler opening a couple of times. It will clear whatever it is that's keeping it from closing all the way. Sometimes, that flapper valve just gets stuck slightly open for no reason. So using that white plastic thing will help it to close properly.


Edit: Check this link for more info. Page 7 mentions the message you're getting.

I've only had to do that once in the 1.5 years I've had this 2011 GT. The message will reset and go away pretty quick.

 

thanks.. i'll try the fuel filler tomorrow after it stops snowing..

 

WHATTTTT, you guys are already getting snow......

 

ya, all my canadian friends couldnt deal with it..
so they sent it down my way.. parts of ct up to 13" already..
i got a slushy mix.. with about 4"
snow is wet and heavy, trees didnt drop leaves yet, so ALOT of branches taking out power lines.. over 2 million in area without power..
one of the thruways is closed... its a mess.. i'm not even going out to any parties tonight..


OT,

Dan, how is the MTL holding up in the colder weather? any issues the you can "feel"?

 

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/hartfor...e-of-emergency

 

well i tried putting the fuel filler in.. several times.

even went to the gas station and filled up with gas..
after some highway driving the CEL came on... wont reset..

I guess i have to go to the dealer..

 

I had the same issue & tried the white tube as well. That didnt work for my situation.
The dealer kept the car for a day and a half because they figured out it was the fuel neck, had to order the part & and replaced it.

I thought things were fine but the message popped up again recently.

I believe the problem is due to the fule system not having a traditional gas cap that will seal the system.

 

Could you get a filler neck and cap for a 2010 and fix the problem?

 

I am unsure about switching parts from a 2010 but I didnt buy a new car to work on. I bought a new car for the expectations that it would be reliable.

But this new car spends more time in the shop than any other new car I have purchased.

I contacted Deysha through IM and have not heard back from her on the front suspension issue(s), let alone this issue.

 

I didn't get one of those with my car, was I supposed to???

 

Me neither

 

You should have one, in the trunk with the spare tire and jack. Mine was tucked in the lug wrench cover.

Also, I purchased the locking plug, from Ford, and have never seen the message. Very easy to use, not a hassle at all. The capless refueling thing never made a lot of sense to me.

 

well i got a call from my friend (S.M. at a local Ford Dealer) to bring it in tomorrow..

while its there i'm going to have the PCM reflashed for the Run-on Start condition..

 

It should be in your trunk. Just below the spare tire cover. Just lift up the spare tire cover and it should be in there. If not, make your dealer order you one.

 

Hi pony racer,

Glad to see you’re working with your dealer. I’d like to escalate this to the Customer Service Manager for your area to help this get resolved for you. Please PM me with your VIN, dealer, mileage, and contact info so I can help.

Deysha

 

thank you Deysha,

but i don't think it's going to be needed.. the SM is a personal friend..
he actually listens when i tell him what my car is doing (unlike the dealer i purchased it from), esp. when he swings by my house.

 

LOL!!!! No problem, pony racer. That is good to know.

Deysha

 

Ok.. so was at the dealer for about 2 hours..

CEL.. fixed.. Minor Leak in Fuel Cap.. they pulled everything apart, put back together good to go..

PCM Flash.. for some reason when they tried to push it into the pcm the "system" was saying i had the most update Stratedgy... they tried several times but it didnt go through..

o well.. next time the run-on happens i'll bring it back.. i'm just glad the CEL is off it was driving me crazy..

btw.. the SM.. is coming over my house next sat night for some beer pong..

 

Glad to know that was resolved for you, pony racer! Now.... only if I was in Connecticut so I could play too.... Lol!!

Deysha