Really loosing faith now :fuss:
2/17/12, 03:09 PM
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Really loosing faith now :fuss:
I am not too happy with my car right now. Going in for the 5th time for same problem - fuel guage goes to zero and warnings of no fuel when tank gets around 1/2 - 1/4.
So far 1 new cluster, and numerous new level sensors, fuel pump, rebuild of fuel assembly. The dealer has been great about it (very sympathetic and helpful), but this is only about 100 miles since last attempt of repair. It's no fun when you can only drive about 150 miles before having to stop for gas
as told although I know there is fuel not to chance it as may not get fuel from the tank!!
Anyone else had or having this problem??
So far 1 new cluster, and numerous new level sensors, fuel pump, rebuild of fuel assembly. The dealer has been great about it (very sympathetic and helpful), but this is only about 100 miles since last attempt of repair. It's no fun when you can only drive about 150 miles before having to stop for gas
as told although I know there is fuel not to chance it as may not get fuel from the tank!!Anyone else had or having this problem??
2/17/12, 03:52 PM
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Omg, I had to sign up for an account just to say Thank God someone is having this problem too. I had it with my '06 GT for about 3 years. Was in the shop for most of that time too...The dealership claimed they could never duplicate it. I had to get Ford involved. Our Dealership is horrid. They finally did a replacement of the fuel pumps, tank, and gauges before it was mostly fixed. It does it about once a year now... if I park it on a hill and turn right leaving out of the driveway... go fig...
I'd ask them to check the pumps on the fuel tank. I don't know if they changed the design since '06, but every time I cut a turn apparently the fuel pump couldn't handle the gas sloshing around.... I've had new gauges, two new tanks, two new pumps, a gas cap... new computer... I could list it all... It ended up getting shipped out of town for like 3 months...
I'd ask them to check the pumps on the fuel tank. I don't know if they changed the design since '06, but every time I cut a turn apparently the fuel pump couldn't handle the gas sloshing around.... I've had new gauges, two new tanks, two new pumps, a gas cap... new computer... I could list it all... It ended up getting shipped out of town for like 3 months...
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2/17/12, 03:55 PM
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Just curious, but what does the digital read out, in the cluster tell you for "miles to empty". Is it in sync with the fuel gauge and telling you to refuel?
2/18/12, 02:22 AM
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I am not sure what there is left to replace.
2/18/12, 02:25 AM
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Yes I get a loaner car when it goes in. I have mentioned to the dealer I am not impressed and said "why don't you buy it back and I'll get a 2013!!" their reply, "If that's what it comes too we'll see". I have a great relationship with them, bought many cars and trucks from them and all get serviced there.
2/18/12, 04:27 AM
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Yes I get a loaner car when it goes in. I have mentioned to the dealer I am not impressed and said "why don't you buy it back and I'll get a 2013!!" their reply, "If that's what it comes too we'll see". I have a great relationship with them, bought many cars and trucks from them and all get serviced there.
2/18/12, 07:57 AM
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I'd tell the dealer they need to get the regional service rep involved. I would also call ford Canada customer service and bark at them as well. In the states you would already be qualified for a repurchase. I can speak from experience that ford will go above and beyond to please their customers (I'm involved in a repurchase as I speak) but you need to ask for help above what the dealer is able to offer. Good luck
2/18/12, 11:35 AM
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If you drive for another 10 or so miles does the gas gauge start to go back up? Also, this is one I discovered.. If you have the headlights on does the fuel one turn red? (on mine, it was the way to tell if you were actually out of gas, you'd flip the headlights on and if the gauge wasn't red, you were safe to keep going, I know it sounds weird, something about it was a momentary error)... I'd hoped they fixed this... I want a 2013 and now I'm scared....
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2/18/12, 12:06 PM
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I know that would be a pain but if in fact the fuel system stops at 150 it might help the Dealer figure it out. Maybe it would throw a code.
Although I would bet you'll get the 300 miles since it sure seems sensor or computer related.
Just a thought.
2/18/12, 03:47 PM
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If you drive for another 10 or so miles does the gas gauge start to go back up? Also, this is one I discovered.. If you have the headlights on does the fuel one turn red? (on mine, it was the way to tell if you were actually out of gas, you'd flip the headlights on and if the gauge wasn't red, you were safe to keep going, I know it sounds weird, something about it was a momentary error)... I'd hoped they fixed this... I want a 2013 and now I'm scared....
I spend way too much time on forums and these are the only two I've ever read about with this issue.
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I don't assume its a pandemic... I dont want to hijack the OPs thread, I'm just worried of going through another two and a half years of driving a '05 Ford Taurus off and on while paying the insurance and car payment on a GT Mustang while mine is sitting in the shop, and before you call BS, I bought it used, the Lemon Law doesn't apply... Now that it's fixed, I just want a fresh start... OP I hope they get it straightened out and you don't have the problems I did...
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2/18/12, 08:26 PM
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my 06 does this. but it's only when i first start the car and i take a very quick turn. I don't think you should lemon the car out. Just a pay attention to your gas gauge. This is a problem in my dad's expedition, and my grandpas taurus. The gauge ends up slowly moving back up to where it's supposed to be. Really, I understand you bought a new car and want everything perfect, but just accept it as a flaw. It's really not that big of a deal. if you get another one, it might have the same problem too. but hey if you can get the 2013 go for it. but i don't think it's the gauge. I think it's how the sensor in the tank reads the level of gas.
2/19/12, 04:17 AM
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The problem is the smaller issue. The big deal is that Ford can't seem to FIX it. I've been through this with my Taurus (many known issues with the '10 models), and it bothers me enough that this long-time Ford guy may change teams next time around.
2/19/12, 07:52 AM
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my 06 does this. but it's only when i first start the car and i take a very quick turn. I don't think you should lemon the car out. Just a pay attention to your gas gauge. This is a problem in my dad's expedition, and my grandpas taurus. The gauge ends up slowly moving back up to where it's supposed to be. Really, I understand you bought a new car and want everything perfect, but just accept it as a flaw. It's really not that big of a deal. if you get another one, it might have the same problem too. but hey if you can get the 2013 go for it. but i don't think it's the gauge. I think it's how the sensor in the tank reads the level of gas.
