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OK, so after the fact, the shock and awe of the surprise and days later, I am aware of the issue: Very low on fuel, parked on a slope face down, truck won't start. Filled with about 4 gallons (the funnel sucks), was able to start and drive.
I understand what caused it, although IMO it is super idiotic and should not happen. I had 40 miles left according to the truck's computer. It is my understanding that the fuel tank is long (36 gallons) and the gauge float is probably in the back, so the remaining fuel moved forward making the truck "think" there is no fuel.
What bugs me is that there is no solution other than tow or fill it up from a portable tank. I tried to put it in Natural and roll it down to the bottom of the slope, but the truck would not budge, either because it was too heavy for those who pushed it, or there was a rock in front of one of the wheels (it was a dirt road) or it was locked somewhere, The biggest problem is that within about 30 seconds of the shifter being in N, it automatically moved itself back to Parking, eliminating any chance of pushing it.
I could not find anything regarding this problem in the manual and frankly not a whole lot online/YouTube either.
Any one has experience with this idiotic thing?
And before anyone jumps - no, I am usually not driving with so little fuel.
Thanks.
I understand what caused it, although IMO it is super idiotic and should not happen. I had 40 miles left according to the truck's computer. It is my understanding that the fuel tank is long (36 gallons) and the gauge float is probably in the back, so the remaining fuel moved forward making the truck "think" there is no fuel.
What bugs me is that there is no solution other than tow or fill it up from a portable tank. I tried to put it in Natural and roll it down to the bottom of the slope, but the truck would not budge, either because it was too heavy for those who pushed it, or there was a rock in front of one of the wheels (it was a dirt road) or it was locked somewhere, The biggest problem is that within about 30 seconds of the shifter being in N, it automatically moved itself back to Parking, eliminating any chance of pushing it.
I could not find anything regarding this problem in the manual and frankly not a whole lot online/YouTube either.
Any one has experience with this idiotic thing?
And before anyone jumps - no, I am usually not driving with so little fuel.
Thanks.
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