Vehicle struggles to start after fuel up

Asked by GuruCJ7MN Mar 15, 2019 at 05:26 PM about the 2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2013 ford explorer struggles to start after fueling
doesn't  matter if i fill it up half way or full. Seems like the
car losses prime after 4 to 10 hours and struggles  to start
the purge valve was bad so i replaced it but issue is still
there could it be the fuel pump it passes the pressure test ?

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oilyspill answered 5 years ago

The basics with problems starting after a fill-up, problems with evap system. After it sits for few hrs, cycle the key on and off several times before you crank it, if it helps, I suspect the fuel system. Every time you cycle the key, it primes the fuel system. Just my opinion.

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