'07 gas fill up issue still exist?

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It's a TSB where the fuel pump will shut off because of insufficient venting in the gas tank. I've only had the problem on Shell gas pumps really. You can take it in to get it fixed free of charge in about 2 or 3 hours.

Hey not to jack the thread but how do you like the shorty's? How does it sound? Is it worth it?
 
I've had it happen once in my 07. Unfortunately it was the very first time that I filled it up. As I understand it the TSB applies only to the 05's and 06's built before a certain date. The TSB says that the fix for those cars consists of replacing the gas tank. It goes on to say that for 06's built after that date (and presumably all 07's) the "fix" is to switch to a different service station.
If you head over to the 2005+ Tech page, there is a listing of all of the applicable TSBs for our cars that BigCat put together.
 
Happened twice to me, both times at the same gas station.

The local Shell station has two pumps that pump at too high a pressure, causing the early shutoff problem. I can use the other ten pumps at the same Shell station with no problems. I have had no problems at any other gas station, either locally or out of state.
 
My 07's had this happen once or twice. Had one pump that took 4 or 5 tries to actually fill the tank and it finally seemed to work when I turned the handle sideways. Other than that time, I haven't had the issue.

First time I ever saw it happen was the 03 Ranger I had before this.
 
No way! Seriously? "Doctor, doctor, it hurts when I do this...", doctor - "Well, stop doing that!".

Amazing, isn't it? In over 30 years of car ownership (including 2 recent Mustangs), I've never before owned one that exhibited such sensitivity toward gas pumps or required certain filler nozzles to be turned sideways, upside down, etc. This should have been engineered out before these cars were ever cleared for production.
 
Amazing, isn't it? In over 30 years of car ownership (including 2 recent Mustangs), I've never before owned one that exhibited such sensitivity toward gas pumps or required certain filler nozzles to be turned sideways, upside down, etc. This should have been engineered out before these cars were ever cleared for production.

I'm glad it's not just me - it blows my friggin mind that this is an issue!