Can’t fill fuel tank past 30 gallons

[GordoJay]

I understand that, it’s just odd that there seems to still be 3 gallons or so of fuel left when you get that low. Ever since DTE became a thing makes the issue, people like to take it all the way down. Back when I first started driving, fuel light comes on, you got 25-50 miles. Get to the pump.

The Raptor fuel tank is very long. Park it on even a modest hill with less than a quarter tank and it may not start. So FMC pays for a tow truck and tech time under warranty. Bad deal for Ford. Fuel pumps that suck air tend to fail earlier. Bad deal for Ford. So even without user stupidity it's expected that "empty" isn't even close. If you want to push it, just figure out how yours is calibrated and drive by mileage. Or by miles after the light comes on.

 

[FoxNotch]

 

[thatJeepguy]

Brand new truck has problem, and is under warranty . Refuse to take it to dealer and fix/ get explanation under warranty. Instead complain about it on internet. Fantastic life strategy bro.

 

[IceStationZ]

I had the same exact "issue" two of my Tundras with the 38 gallon tanks. In the case of Toyota, this behavior is by design. From what I was able to gather, the instrumentation treats the tank as if it hold only 32 gallons.... essentially giving you 6 gallons of reserve beyond what the instrumentation/fuel gauge displays. In the case of Toyota, the intention of this design was to protect/preserve the fuel pump. Because of the shape of the fuel tank, when the fuel gets low the fuel pump can become unduly stressed. In other words, Toyota doesn't want you to drive the truck with less than 6 gallons in the tank . I would guess the same thing applies with the Raptor.

 

[MurderedOutSVT]

Brand new truck has problem, and is under warranty . Refuse to take it to dealer and fix/ get explanation under warranty. Instead complain about it on internet. Fantastic life strategy bro.

Is this what I hear about being "The New Norm"

 

[insangsong78]

This. the way fuel sits and sloshes around, if youre going uphill. that last 6 galons will prevent the pump from sucking up air. terrible design, I've had my truck go from 100 DTE to 0 after i parked on a hill. I've also pushed it to -30 miles DTE and i filled up 35gals.

 

[David Hardy]

4 gallons is a lot of stupid. Ford owes me 36g tank

 

[beemerb0y]

I typically get 28-30 gallons when I pump as well (gauge shows 25 miles till empty)