Hesitation After a Fill-Up

[MightyMaverick]

Does anyone else experience hesitation such as bucking or jerking after putting in a fresh tank of gas? Both hybrid or Ecoboost? It happens almost every time I do. When I go to pull out of the station or accelerate from the first light, it seems to hesitate when it goes from first-second gear. I'm not sure if it's the reaction of the new gas getting mixed with the old gas or if it's the gas itself. I usually fill up once I get the pop-up at 50 miles of range or the occasional time when it hits below 25 miles and get the gas light. I can't be the only one who experiences this so if you have, let me know.

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[Dukeallen]

Does anyone else experience hesitation such as bucking or jerking after putting in a fresh tank of gas? Both hybrid or Ecoboost? It happens almost every time I do. When I go to pull out of the station or accelerate from the first light, it seems to hesitate when it goes from first-second gear. I'm not sure if it's the reaction of the new gas getting mixed with the old gas or if it's the gas itself. I usually fill up once I get the pop-up at 50 miles of range or the occasional time when it hits below 25 miles and get the gas light. I can't be the only one who experiences this so if you have, let me know.

It's happened to me in other cars, but only if I use shell gas. Have you tried different brands or octanes to see if it makes a difference?

 

[Toddman45]

Not in my 1 yr exactly of today of ownership, 14300 miles. When I push the pedal this bitch is ready to go!

 

[MightyMaverick]

It's happened to me in other cars, but only if I use shell gas. Have you tried different brands or octanes to see if it makes a difference?

I try to use one brand and one octane. Ever since my first car, I've used Mobil 89 octane.

 

[Ozarkbeard]

Nope!

Per the user manual; whenever possible, use gas that contains TopTier additives. The additives are included in all grades of gas, at stations that sell it.
Station finder> https://www.toptiergas.com

 

[MinntoMich]

If its immediately after a fill and for a short time only I'd expect it's a problem with the EVAP system. Are you overfilling your tank?

 

[OleFordGuy]

Never an issue with mine. Don’t (if you are) add that extra little bit of gas after the gas pump auto stops filling since it can cause evap system

 

[MightyMaverick]

If its immediately after a fill and for a short time only I'd expect it's a problem with the EVAP system. Are you overfilling your tank?

Not anymore. I did have that bad habit in previous vehicles but was never an issue in those. Just the Maverick.

 

[matmondro]

I haven't experienced this in my Maverick. 2.5 years and 34k miles of ownership from new.

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