DJRICK27 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I have a 2007 Ford Fusion SEL V6 with approx 12K miles. I ran out of gas today, can I cause any sort of damage to the vehicle. I have already damaged my ego and was quite embarrassed. :blush: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I have a 2007 Ford Fusion SEL V6 with approx 12K miles. I ran out of gas today, can I cause any sort of damage to the vehicle. I have already damaged my ego and was quite embarrassed. :blush: The only damage I can think of would be to the fuel pump (the fuel cools the pump) but I doubt running out of fuel one time would be enough to damage it. The car is probably fine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meelaan Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I have a 2007 Ford Fusion SEL V6 with approx 12K miles. I ran out of gas today, can I cause any sort of damage to the vehicle. I have already damaged my ego and was quite embarrassed. :blush: Here's a novel idea: There's a collection of paper bound together by glue and hidden in a secret door on the right side of your dashboard cryptically called an "Owner's Manual." The answer to your riddle lies within the mysterious depths of this tome! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctrcbob Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Because I have the MKZ, not the Fusion, I don't know how the Fusion warns you that you are very low on fuel and about to run out of gas. Does the Fusion have a low gas warning light? My MKZ starts to flash a low fuel warning in the message center when the computer calculates I have only 50 more miles on the tank. (Only happened to me once). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meelaan Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Because I have the MKZ, not the Fusion, I don't know how the Fusion warns you that you are very low on fuel and about to run out of gas. Does the Fusion have a low gas warning light? My MKZ starts to flash a low fuel warning in the message center when the computer calculates I have only 50 more miles on the tank. (Only happened to me once). My Milan also displays that LOW FUEL message when under an estimated 50 miles are left in the tank. I can't see why the Fusion wouldn't have the same thing. Maybe the guy hit the RESET button to clear the message and just kept driving? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite130 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 My Fusion has the LOW FUEL warning light. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urnews Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 My Fusion has the LOW FUEL warning light. Elite130, welcome to the forum. Enjoy your stay. What Fusion do you have? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Here's a novel idea:There's a collection of paper bound together by glue and hidden in a secret door on the right side of your dashboard cryptically called an "Owner's Manual." The answer to your riddle lies within the mysterious depths of this tome! Ok, smarty pants. This is what the owner's manual says: Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse effect on powertrain components. How does that answer the original question? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtl1977 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Running out of fuel - 1) the lean mixture could cause major detonation issues. 2) Lots of NOX emissions. Only if you care Mr. Gore. Go pay that $30k electrical bill! :rolleyes: 3) The garbage collected in the tank could be caught in the pump and/or fuel filter. 4) As mentioned - the pump could be damaged by lack of lube. 5) Ticket - careless driving??? 6) Getting honked at? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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