Ford ranger shuts off

Asked by Amanda Jan 06, 2016 at 01:33 PM about the 2004 Ford Ranger 2 Dr Edge 4WD Standard Cab SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Why would my 2004 ford ranger shut off
completely while driving after I fill up with gas? Yo
get the vehicle to restart I have to take the fuel cap
off and press the fuel pump reset button.

2 Answers

F_O_R answered 8 years ago

I think your gas tank vent line is plugged up or kinked. Here is a diagram of the EVAP system --

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F_O_R answered 8 years ago

The problem could also be with the charcoal canister.

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