Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1997)
Fuel Filler Neck: All Technical Service Bulletins
Fuel System - Slow Fuel Filling/Early Nozzle Shut-Off
Article No.
97-11-17
05/27/97
FUEL - SLOW FILL OR INABILITY TO PUMP GASOLINE INTO FILL NECK AT SERVICE STATIONS
LIGHT TRUCK:
1997 EXPEDITION
ISSUE:
A slow fill or the inability to fill the fuel tank may be experienced on some vehicles. This may be a result of fuel pumps that have a flow rate that is too
high, or nozzles that are not within SAE design standards.
ACTION:
Customer may back off the nozzle 12 mm (0.5") and fill normally. If not satisfied, the customer may have the fuel filler pipe replaced on vehicles built
prior to March 26, 1997. The new fill pipe entry makes the design more tolerant of nozzles which do not follow the SAE standard. However, if a
customer is using a nozzle that is not close to the SAE standard, then the customer may continue to have problems with early fuel shutoff, even with the
new fuel fill pipe. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
REMOVAL
1.
Remove the Fuel Tank Filler Cap (-9030-).
2.
Remove the fuel tank filler pipe screws.
3.
Remove the filler pipe-to-floor panel screws.
4.
Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the fuel filler vent hose from the fuel tank filler pipe.
5.
Disconnect and remove the fuel tank filler pipe.
INSTALLATION
1.
Connect the new Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (F75Z-9034-BF) and tighten the hose clamp to 3.9-6.3 N.m (34.5-56 lb-in).
2.
Reconnect the fuel filler vent hose to the fuel tank filler pipe and tighten the hose clamp to 3.9-6.3 N.m (34.5-56 lb-in).
3.
Install and tighten the filler pipe-to-floor panel screws to 7.6-10.4 N.m (67-92 lb-in).
4.
Install and tighten the fuel tank filler pipe screws to 1.6-2.2 N.m (14-19.5 lb-in).
5.
Replace the Fuel Tank Filler Cap (-9030-).
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F75Z-9034-BF
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
971117A
Replace Fuel Tank Filler
0.3 Hr.
Pipe
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
9034
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