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TSB 07-25-3
12/24/07
FUEL FILL - SLOW OR EARLY SHUT OFF - BUILT BEFORE 11/28/2007
FORD: 2006-2008 Explorer
MERCURY: 2006-2008 Mountaineer
ISSUE Some 2006-2008 Explorer and Mountaineer vehicles built before 11/28/2007 may exhibit a slow or difficult fuel fill or early pump shut off condition when refueling. This symptom may be accompanied by DTC P0451. This concern may be due to water or ice causing a restriction in the fresh air hose connected to the fuel filler housing and not allowing the fuel system to vent properly.
ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Replace the fuel filler pipe fresh air vent tube with the redesigned shepherd hook tube. Inspect the vapor lines and Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) canister for water contamination. If the vapor line has water in it, clean the lines with shop air. If EVAP canister is contaminated with water, replace the canister.
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