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[@155stw]

Over 90% of FORDs are still on the road!!! Only about 10% made it home.

[@lauraweiss7875]

My Ford Windstar needed a new transmission with only 50K miles on it. Turns out Ford put the van body on the chassis of the much smaller Taurus. I didn’t even have it fully paid off before I need to spend thousands on a new transmission. Now I only buy Japanese cars. My Nissan Xterra is closing in on 200K miles and runs great!

[@155stw]

@@lauraweiss7875 I was going to buy a Ford Focus with an auto for my son but I read on many forums that the transmission sucked, there will be issuesafter 50k miles. So I decided not to get a Furd.

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

@@155stw I have a 2007 Focus, and had to get a new gearbox at 130,000 kilometres. If it had been a 2011 to 2017 or so it would have got recalled and got one for free. I love it. Done all this kilometres myself.

[@flyguy1359]

​@@lauraweiss7875 I only buy Japanese, have 18 year old Honda import with 100k on the clock, never lets me down and drives like a new van. Ford, Fiat, Peugeot etc are all junk.

[@ivanfernyhough3851]

​@@155stwyour missing out,fords are great vehicles,never had issues with any of mine or any company transits and they covered many 100000s of miles.for everyone that moans theres plenty that dont you can me sure.

[@Gaz69erwilson]

We've always stood by transits over the years, but unfortunately the new ones are doggy do do! Sad to see really once a very good workhorse, I'd sell it on to be fair👍🏻

[@patagualianmostly7437]

I have had Transits as works vans (working form home) and when I was self employed over a 20 year period: Not once did any of them break down. Then along came all the ECU's etc..... Never been the same since. Friend of mine had a small fleet of the later models: Nothing but problems....especially that Renault (I believe) engine: Nightmares.

[@keithhooper6123]

I was a transport manager,and each new model,was worse then the last,since the "smiley face",2.5 do models.

[@Gaz69erwilson]

@keithhooper6123 oh yes we had an entire fleet of smiley face transits! They seemed to go on forever, we even had one that the engine got to over 330000 plus it was the body that gave out in the end!

[@red9zero]

Sounds a bit like the garage damaged the fuel gauge sender. I'd get them to check it out, give the tank a flush and replace any fuel filters.

[@douglastodd1947]

Sender works , through time they lose accuracy , New Sender unit will fix it..

[@GVSRECOVERY]

Hi, after just watching your latest video I would like to say you have just experienced a common problem and not to waste any money trying to possibly fix a fault that doesn't exist. You should never rely on your vehicles reading of miles remaining on the fuel left in your van especially when you get near the 50 miles or less. Its worked out on the previous mpg estimating what's left from what you have used and can sometimes read more than it should. This then causes you to cut out as you did especially going up steep hills as the remaining fuel runs to the back of the fuel tank and the pick up pipe that pump sucks fuel up is at the front so it starves the engine of fuel and your engine cuts out. If you had rolled to the bottom of the hill it may have started then done the same as you drove back up the hill. By putting in the fuel the AA patrol but in it will have made it enough for the pick up pipe to start sucking fuel through again. If you always fill up as you get down to a quarter of a tank or when it say something like 70 miles remaining it should stop it happening to you in the future. Hope this helps I knows its a long comment. Please keep up the videos and the camping it really helps and makes a difference, don't let the van get you down we all get issues and sometimes expensive ones. Thanks Brian.

[@andrewfox7861]

If the pump they replaced is the one in the tank, they are supplied with a choice of level floats, maybe the incorrect one has been fitted

[@grantgrow]

Don't most diesels have the fuel pump on the engine? My diesel injection uses very high pressure to operate, and my pump is run by an engine belt

[@pageant1fd]

Even as a poorly paid apprentice in the ‘60s, my dad advised me to treat half a tank as empty. It’s not worth the stress and hassle of running on fumes or total run out as you experienced. Good example for many so thanks for sharing.

[@cotch5293]

Sorry to hear this again….. transits are not what they used to be unfortunately……..

[@notenoughtime23]

Keep a can of diesel in the boot

[@theslowwalkhome7314]

Never ever rely on the estimated miles left on the display if it’s below 100 miles! It’s notorious for being wrong

[@andrewnixon529]

Don't get me wrong the new transit vans look nice but you can't beat the old transit engines, my old transit is still going strong for a 23 year old van at 163495 mile on the clock

[@6581punk]

It's the same with many diesels, once they added EGR, DPF and so on they've just got gradually worse in terms of reliability.

[@andrewnixon529]

@6581punk I totally agree with you pal 👍, they think they have made them better by adding egrs, dpfs, and all the stuff to make them more friendly with less harmless fumes coming out the exhaust, but I would rather have a van that looks like a new van with the old engine put in one.

[@arkhamkillzone]

How old is good enough? I have a 2017 ford transit jumbo. Is that old enough or no? It has 100km on the clock and looks like the syncroniser rings for 2nd and 3rd are not very good no more.

[@lancelloyd1072]

I would seriously consider changing you garage mate there must be issued with what they have done especially after fitting a new engine mate. I seriously feel for you :(

[@English-Lass]

Yes, agreed

[@tristanmorgan8407]

The garage I think is lacking In attention to detail, you’d have thought they’d have got embarrassed and damn sorted it totally…. Feel your pain mate

[@cousinjack5100]

Agree ..if its the same garage . Questions should be asked over competence

[@TerryTrackerChannel]

Agreed

[@benreese2829]

Bin the garage & keep the van my friend.

[@StevenGodfrey3956]

It's all about how they are looked after . Serviced regularly and good quality diesel is a must. We have them in our fleet and plenty of them have 150k onwards on the clock with no issues to speak off. All vans can give trouble and yes that includes vw and merc !!!!!

[@LoveSundays]

Agreed

[@andymcgaughey9696]

I service mine regularly and have nothing but problems

[@ivanfernyhough3851]

​@@andymcgaughey9696get somebody to service it properly then.if looked after fords are exceptionally good vehicles and all of them drive superbly.

[@keithhooper6123]

I ran Transits,and Sprinter,and Daily,and Transits were way more trouble.Useless dual plate clutches,wheel bearings, seized glow plugs.

[@user-fu4mr7fk1r]

Go to a crafter mate, the initial outlay will pay off in engineering quality, any person who is honest and builds their own camper will tell you there is ALWAYS something they wish they had fitted or done a bit different, so use the experience to adjust the little things you would have done different... Don't worry, your followers will follow you weather that is through another build or more camping trips

[@madskier50]

Just reset your trip gauge back to zero every time you fill up. Then you'll know how many miles you've done and how many more you can expect out of the tank. I never rely on my fuel gauge.

[@donaldhooper3064]

I felt bad for you. You were under the assumption that you had enough fuel in the tank. Not your fault that the gauge was not working properly. You are such a nice guy and a good person and I hated seeing you hit with this problem after all of the work that you put into it, Shaun. BUT, glad to hear that it wasn't more serious than that. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your videos so much. Don H Ocala, Florida USA

[@Devondogsclub]

Love my 2008 Mk7 Transit. Bought it 18 months ago, converted it to a day camper & drove it to SW France & back, a pensioner on my own with my dog without problem❤💪🥰

[@alanmaddern8171]

I always treat 1/2 a tank of fuel as empty. That way, you never run out just an idea

[@Wehkingroya]

We converted a 2018 Ford transit turbo boost back in 2021. We haven’t had one issue. It’s been amazing. I’m sorry you have so many issues with the new, seems to be how it is nowadays. They don’t make it like they used to, maybe sell it and purchase older version ❤🙏🏻

[@Freespeech2222]

Reset the trip meter when you fill up. Then fill up every 300 miles.

[@ppo2424]

Not your fault Shawn, and I'm a bit suspicious my default,as to the fuel pump etc. I wonder if there's dirt in the tank so as it gets low causes problems? You keep so calm considering how many issues you've had. Do you trust the garage you use? Maybe look into new fuel gauge, can the fuel tank be flushed?

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Most diesels today use a Common rail design.....which means the fuel is constantly being cycled back to the tank. The pump pickup is as low in the tank as possible. In theory, there should be no "dirt in the tank: The pump has a suction screen....it then goes through the main filter...through the engine and all excess fuel returned to the tank. (Some, I understand, use a floating pick-up.....which could cause what you say regarding low level....pick up foreign bodies in the bottom of the tank: But I've yet to see one that uses that system.)(Petrol or diesel)

[@Dailydrivencamper]

awful vans buddy, i dont buy them for work anymore VW crafter buddy is where its at, sell the blooming thing

[@timsuttonlovinlife-]

Next time you build a camper van my mate you need to keep in mind before anything else, what if you need to swap everything from one van to another pretty sharpish? Me personally I’d build everything attached to detachable backing boards like sinks cupboards beds….ect and then the only thing that would be solid fixed so to speak would be the framework, you make a drawing of your framework with their finishing measurements on them and as long as they end up with those measurements you can build the framework however you want and then just start detaching from one van and moving across to the other straight into place 👍🏼

[@D4VE26]

Flog it on and start again ❤

[@davidpotts1189]

Get it fixed , then it's one less thing to worry about for a while. Plus fixing issues gives you more knowledge as to what makes your van tick...

[@StewartWaddell]

I got like this with a Ford fiesta that I loved. Always breaking down or a problem. It had to go in the end. Don’t give up on it maybe get the engine looked at properly by another garage as I think it could maybe be your garage that isn’t really on it

[@chrisdavison2022]

Think you need to find a better garage.. Also, maybe have the fuel pick up pipe in the tank checked. It could be too short to reach the bottom of the tank. Check the gauge sender unit etc while the tank is dropped too....

[@Ibdrekly]

I had a similar thing when I was a teenage driver I would run about with very little in the tank and keep running out due to an inaccurate fuel guage, I soon realised that the quarter mark was empty so never let it get close. Nowadays i fill them right up and never go below quarter of a tank by habit plus this stops the pump sucking any crud from the bottom of the tank.

[@user-og1hj6yn4p]

When I had my 2015 transit same shape this used to happen to me I used to lock the doors and open as resets immobiliser

[@LoveSundays]

That’s a good tip I’ll try that

[@chriserskine585]

I broke down in a motorway services last week, very refreshing its usually in the rain on the hard shoulder ❤

[@CosmicPrawny]

We have had a few of these no where we've had to replace the low pressure pump in the tank. It's a whole tank out to do it and the plastic line can sometimes break. Either that or the sender float in the tank is faulty. Try a new pump and sender.

[@CosmicPrawny]

Oh just caught the end. I see you've recently had a new pump? If so the float is probably reading too far up. Take it back and tell them to fix it properly!

[@helenellis8367]

Thank goodness it was just the fuel! Nothing to feel embarrassed about. Agree with the other comments, that garage has seriously let you down & provided shoddy service. Tell them if they don't fix this fuel gauge issue you will name & shame them on here.

[@TevjaWeston]

I love my vauxhall vivaro, as you did your old one. Hope your new one is good too!

[@aaallllen]

I guess that was an easy fix to get back on the road. I've read that ignition barrels, fuel pump controllers, or wire loom issues in the rear of transit vans are hard to diagnose.

[@NigelRabson]

Only 56 miles left - never let a diesel go below a quarter empty, you're asking for trouble - not embarrassed, just common sense missing!

[@fire_stick]

As others say, I would get the garage to check the levels and the level sender to see if it’s out, but

[@jackgrimes-wl8fb]

I'll never understand Ford's appalling design decision to go to wet belt technology.

[@eugenekennedy9408]

I feel for you !! We had a Crafter that apparently was a great looking van on the back of a flat bed. Spent a fortune putting ir right constantly . Got it sorted bit lost confidence and was more stress than it was worth. Dug deep in pension pots bought a Ducato converted by Knaus. Now it's fun again. Get rid !!!

[@harveyupton6613]

Oh, for what’s it’s worth. I’ve had similar breakdown years ago. Turned out to be the plastic pick up pipe in the tank. It had started splitting at the end. So when low on fuel it would start drawing air instead of fuel, and thus stop even with 100 miles remaining. New bit of plastic tank pick up pipe and I was sorted. Hopefully it’s that simple for you.

[@johnnywhizz6783]

Does you diesel heater feed from the same point as the vehicle .Some vans have two feed pipes into tank, the heater one being shorter so the van does not run out of fuel. If these where the wrong way round, when fuel gets low the engine would not draw fuel , but gauge would say it was not empty.

[@ZerHour]

Amazing the number of newer vans seem to fail or throw codes ,better with the older vans like mercedes vario etc imo

[@wendybodell9211]

Glad it was something fairly simple and you could get home. Not your fault , nothing to be embarrassed about. Garage need to check ghe fuel sender and that the tank is clean. Such a lovely van inside.

[@dwn2634]

It’s like the old saying goes, “Buy Ford, buy twice.” - also, set your trip computer so you can see what mileage you’re done on a tankful of fuel. Gives you at least some idea if the gauge is faulty.

[@gregphillips.1312]

I guess the Pump pressure must be measured by the ECU, so maybe if you change the Pump the ECU needs resetting?

[@serenitycoastUK]

FYI, If you ever break down your meant to get out and go to the side of the road when it's safe to do so. It's incase another vehicle hits you. I was in an accident a few years ago where a car span out of control. The guy was stranded in the middle lane of the motorway, I parked my van in the middle lane around 7-8m. I get the car out the crashed car. A lorry hits my van it flies forward and hits me. I ended up between the wrecked car and the Luton van.... Mondays right lol the guy was fine the lorry driver was fine. I needed a knee op.

[@luvthigod]

I changed my fuel pump once on my GMC savana and the gauge never read accurately after. So I replaced it again a year later just before the warranty expired. I had originally used the wrong pump , when i got the right one everything worked fine.

[@vinceWHUFC]

Hi mate. Hope all ok. You probably know this already but the diesel transit engines are notorious for air locks if the tank is low on fuel. Glad you got going again on the vid. See you Sunday……cheers

[@simonpe3trie102]

I still think it’s a garages responsibility to make sure that your fuel gauge is responding appropriately reset accordingly . Unless you just go for a short drive after doing any work to make sure what they have done is correct and working appropriately .

[@siflaxman5049]

HI love this channel, like the music you use ,g8 drone footage,your spent a lot on this engine bear with it see how it goes at least your got the rac good luck 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@mickypful]

Hate to be un patriotic but it's just my opinion . My experience has been with machinery : cars, vans, motorbikes, outboard motors etc is that the Japanese products seem to be more reliable than most. My camper van is a 20 year old Toyota Hi Ace diesel which bears this out as three times around the clock costing only oil and filters, tyres , brakes and batteries. 😊

[@charliehalbery5978]

Agree only ever buy japanese cars. Had 3 suzukis, a honda and now Mazda.

[@johnpatterson5744]

Yeah my mechanic told me that not so good for the DPF,EGR to run the sprinter I’ve got lower than a quarter of a tank of diesel.so midway between a quarter and a half is when I’ll fuel up.👍

[@Ian-ev5tg]

Sounds like the pickup tube isn’t all the way to the bottom of the fuel tank or the float which tells the dash the fuel level is sticking. Not sure if it’s part of the pump you had replaced but I’d be sending it back for them to rectify free of charge.

[@TheModelbox]

You could have checked to see how much fuel the tank held after filling up, that way you could calculate how much was still in the tank by checking your users manual!

[@johnnymac26]

the level gauge is in the tank is kinda like a ballcock moves up and down keep a gallon of fuel and reproduce the fault if it cuts out at 1/4 tank need a new level sender

[@tomwinch9107]

You shouldn't feel embarrassed, it sounds like the replacement fuel pump introduced an issue with the fuel gauge not reporting the correct level ... I regularly run cars after the low fuel light has come on - that's why it exists ... if you were meant to fill up when the gauge shows quarter of a tank, why would the vehicle have a low fuel light? I've done the same with hire vans (most vans I hire come from 'better value' rental companies who supply vehicles with the fuel they are returned with, so you don't always get a choice!

[@davidmussack4529]

Track your mileage, bounce it off how many gallons (liters) your tank holds. I have to do that with my 24 year old pickup, the sending unit is bad, causing misleading readings.

[@zoltar666pz]

A few years ago we had a Ford Granada scorpio me & my friend put a new tank pips and that could not go below quarter of a fuel tank so we had to keep lot's in it

[@navmarroaming2292]

Newer fuel pumps are cooled inside gas tank. Best to keep tank at least third full. Otherwise you get to replace them regularly.

[@mscattale]

I drove a Ford for many years and my friends use to kid me with FORD = Found On Road Daily! lol Got my first Chevy in 2005 and love it!

[@abc-yl9ft]

Spend the money on it. You may only end up with someone else's problem later on. Iv got a Vauxhall varro and it's cost me £6700 for van and later on top end engine rebuild £5200 I had converted it and underseald it (rust proofing) I know we're I stand with it now. It's running like a dream and I love it to bits. Never will I sell. I'll keep putting money into it keeping it tip top.

[@FloNFC]

I loved Fords, but now I have a Sprinter and I recommend it to everyone.

[@ivanfernyhough3851]

I have had 2 sprinters abd wouldnt recommend them to anybody.terrible driving position,rockhard seats and rot like theres no tomorrow.left transits twice and never will again.

[@guyoutdoors85]

Seems like its a gamble with transits...they either go on for ever or pop it @100K miles like mine did. Hope you get it sorted legend and keep those awesome vids going😎

[@douglastodd1947]

134,000 odd miles Tanks in Filling stations Have Water & Rust sitting in the Bottoms of Them, Every time they get Re - Filled by Tankers this gets Disturbed & mixed through the Fuel by the Force of Fuel being Pumped into them, IF you re - Fill @ a Station that's not long had a re - fil your going to get that in your tank ,, You probably need too Replace your Fuel Filter , Remove & Clean Fuel Tank & Replace Fuel Float sender unit in the tank @ the same time. sounds hard watch You Tube Vids on How To Do Change Filters & Fuel Tanks...

[@cousinjack5100]

Get rid of it anyway.. I have transit .. if you go up or down a steep hill on 50 ish miles left it can drastically drop mileage and pull air in and stall the engine if on a steep hill for too long ..

[@justharryjohnson7250]

When that next happens remove the main battery. Isolate your leisure batteries. And after a minute reconnect them. My citroen does this a few times a year.

[@MattyCleavy]

Time to get yourself a VW mate those crafters are indestructible 🔥🔥

[@GRANMotherH3N]

I love my VW transporter. She's 17 years old. I've had her for 12 years, and still on the original exhaust.

[@LoneWolfExplorer]

I know exactly how you feel mate, I’m having breakdown issues with my caddy van!! 🤦‍♂️

[@birchwoodracing]

@LoveSundays great video again, I have a 2015 short wheelbase transit and I find that the fuel gauge can be optimistic, when it drops to 1/4 of a tank in reality its only 1/8 full so I tend to fill up at just belou half a tank. Did they take the fuel tank off when the garage replaced the fuel pump? If they did then they should have checked the sender that tells the fuel gage how much fuel the tank had in it. Also if you were low on fuel when the engine cut (i know that hill out of Falmouth well) then if the tank was very low then the pump could be struggling to pick up fuel as you were on an incline. Hopefully you wont sell that van as it looks awesome.

[@johnhallas5257]

Had I couple of transit vans with same kind of problem engine cutting out the restarting and with what you said about a blown fuse ....was actually loose fuse in the engine bay fuse box the pins that hold the fuse are loose??

[@MsKimo1981]

All a learning experience. Sucks but hope you can get it sorted.

[@TheGwynneGazette]

The saddest part of that video wasn’t breaking down or the embarrassment of running out of fuel. It was the “Cheers” at the end, you sounded totally dejected. You’ll find a solution to keep on going - you love this too much.

[@BMO_DRIZZY]

Just a heads up mate never run your fuel tank below half cause your fuel pump and filter will get blocked up with crap from the bottom of your fuel tank I never let my cats run below a quarter tank if your fuel game is wrong it’s going be hard to keep it topped up mage

[@andrewmclaughlin6449]

I started to convet a mk8 and had the same issues, decided to cut my losses and went french. Good luck

[@LucyJ-cj9nt]

So glad it was nothing majorly serious. Youve worked so hard. Was gutted for you

[@WheelsofFreedom8]

When I go up a steep hill with my Ford transit the fuel and mileage goes down quickly, turn around and go down the hill my needle goes backwards! And I still have fuel albeit slightly less in the tank..your tank is just reading at a slant if ya know what I mean.

[@JsJourney-nz7ci]

Even though my new Motorhome (VW Crafter base) is new I ALWAYS top up when I get to half a tank. Initially filling it up to the top is expensive but after that I'm only ever half filling it. Having run out of fuel in an awkward place in my car I never want to go through that again.

[@onecleangti]

We had this same thing happen in a first year US transit. For no reason at all it just won’t start. Then it will and it’s fine for a while. The shops can’t figure it out either.

[@TheNailPolishHound]

Shouldn’t the garage have checked that when they replaced the fuel pump. Glad it wasn’t more expense though.

[@DigiDiver]

A friend works at Ford engines Dagenham on the diesel engine. No quality control at all. They put all the money and effort into fighting warranty claims, even from their own workforce.

[@danielgrove6368]

I'd agree with most of the comments already posted. Never go below 1/4 of a tank, ever. I've seen transits go from 100 to zero in a matter of miles, and that was at the end of a long journey. Find a new, decent garage as there are some around that are simply not capable of fault finding, possibly through lack of experience, but I think you've been 'had' at various times with this van. Saying that, Ford garages aren't much better. At least my local one isn't. Not sure i've seen this mentioned (as it's not related to this issue but just a heads up), have a look on the menu on the dashboard to see how many trips you've done with a cold engine. Two up from the miles remaining, then across to the right, then up or down. In the manual it states to drive them for at least 20 mins at high revs once a month (I stay in fourth every time I get on the motorway for 20 mins, as I don't drive mine often.). This should then clear the message (assuming there is one and I have a feeling there is). Driving round the back lanes of Cornwall, as lovely as it is, is just no good for a modern diesel engine if that's all you do. Doesn't matter on the manufacturer either. Hope this helps 👍

[@Jack_Warner]

We've got an IVECO 7.5 Ton Horsebox. We've run out of diesel before, and it was showing a quarter tank still. Took ages to get it to start. I had to take off two diesel filters, fill them with diesel and keep cranking the engine. I will never buy another diesel vehicle for as long as i've got a hole in my rear end.

[@angeseymour65]

We bought a Chausson motorhome on a ford chassis and it was nothing but trouble. The fuel injectors were faulty and during the repair, the mechanic dropped something into the engine which resulted in catastrophic damage and we had to have a new engine fitted!! We did get our outlay reimbursed by the garage eventually but we were so traumatised by the whole process we sold the van at a loss :-(

[@chrisharper1641]

Don’t give up so easy pal and just think when things like this happen that there are ways around it. Just take a breath and carry on. Hope alls well 😊

[@robsshedoftech6457]

Maybe get the fuel level sender in the fuel tank checked out by the garage?

[@bocenegra]

I never run any car or van less than 1/4 tank just so don’t pick up crap at bottom of fuel tank. Looking at your gauge that wasn’t quarter of a tank you had it was nearly in the red. I fill up at just under half a tank in my California, another reason is diesel heater will stop at 1/4 tank. Never run near low! Love the vids by the way 👍🏼

[@LoveSundays]

I have a separate tank for my diesel heater

[@bocenegra]

@@LoveSundays yeah I know you do, I’m just saying it’s another reason why I keep mine at half.

[@bocenegra]

@@LoveSundays also, I never use supermarket fuel. Try Millers diesel power eco max as an additive, used it for years, you’ll be surprised the difference it makes. Engine runs quieter, smoother and much better

[@paulriggers1558]

yup, self inflicted breakdown, never run a diesel lower than 100 mile range left, it clogs filters + sucks air in. also, condensation [ie water] builds up in empty tanks, keep it full, - no water

[@anthonyrielly465]

Not your fault sean the gauge should read the correct fuel in tank.

[@chuzzwade288]

Omg Sean I feel for you. If it had run out of fuel surely the new pump should have been or could be calibrated to the sender unit? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@markf1mark]

The new fuel pump pickup might not reach as deep into the fuel tank. Also you broke down going up a steep hill with the gauge on red. Don't run it so low in the future, it's not worth the inconvenience, plus all the rubbish settles at the bottom of the tank so that's probably what killed the last pump of you run about on fumes.

[@Welshandproud1970]

Fair play you didn't have to post this 😀. I've never ran out of fuel, but have put the wrong fuel in 😲.

[@FastCar5]

I used to own a Chrysler/Plymouth vehicle with a phantom ignition problem. The car would just not start for some reason but once I called AAA the mechanic would put the key in the ignition and it would start. I know the feeling.

[@squidgysailor]

ive had experience where the fuel float got tangled with the fuel lines inside the fuel tank when being replaced - showing this exact symptom

[@mscattale]

I had to change my ignition out because my keys had been too heavy! Have you thought about trying that? My truck was doing this. And that’s what the problem was.

[@craigstewart2545]

Gutted, it’s really frustrating. I managed to get an ex mini bus transit with the 2.2 fingers crossed it won’t be a nightmare!

[@skippy14712]

Could it be water in the fuel tank? My father in law used to have a service station and he said they used to have bad fuel deliveries that had a lot of water in it. I’ve also had to drain my fuel filter a few times on my car to get rid of the water that was in the fuel.

[@moe_1886]

Don't worry Mate... I used to work at a Servo (Garage) and after I finished my shift at midnight, I headed home and about 2 mins from home... I ran out of fuel!!! My Dad was not impressed having to tow me home at 1am!! At least you have a mechanical excuse... what's mine?? 🤣😂

[@user-lh1jw7rl1q]

At least its still running hope you have no more trouble.. Also something you might like.smaco small scuba tank.. ATB Luke Reade

[@marklawton5753]

The same thing happen to me many years ago in a Merc Sprinter heading to Leeds, Gauge showed just below a 1/4 of a tank and I was just thinking I will need to fill up before the return journey and then the engine just cut out and would not restart. I sat on the hardshould of the M1 waiting for help. When the guy from Mercedes recovery arrived he did the same thing and fueled the tank and it started. He told me there was a sensor that cut the engine before it ran out of fuel! what at 1/4 of a tank?

[@Diftfog]

If you know roughly your milage to the tank, say 600 miles, click the odometer and keep an eye on it, when it gets around 500 miles fill up. A temporary solution. To get a decent price for your van with it being so well known you really need it spot on mechanically. Then the should I sell or keep it question pops back up 😬 I personally would try and find an independent ford specialist. 👍

[@maximusvr46]

try and get diagnostics connected and check the live data for fuel level againt the dash gauge

[@mirkatu3249]

Grrr, so frustrating! Your garage dudes should have checked your fuel gauge since they installed the pump. Glad it's running! 🙂