Ever encounter a fuel line vapor lock in your fuel line. I was out & about
on Monday zipping around heavy on the accelerator in my '98 Ford Explorer in 101+ degree heat and the son-of-gun started stalling on me as I accelerated. Checking the temperature gauge, a "check engine light", fuel gauge, etc. as I drifted into 7/11. None of those were suspect. Fuel pump or filter?- no, I had them replaced a couple of years ago. I waited a few minutes and it started right up and I drove gingerly home suspecting the hot weather. Stumped, I went to AI . . . "Vapor Lock". Been driving like a top since. Never ever encountered that before.
Posted: 07/09/2026 at 09:45 PM ET
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Ever encounter a fuel line vapor lock in your fuel line. I was out & about
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-- MikeVT85
Jul 09, 2026 at 09:45 PM ET
MikeVT85
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07/09/26 09:45 PM ET
Fuel pump heat can cause vapor locks. It’s common on boats
-- Vtskier1
Jul 10, 2026 at 10:55 AM ET
Vtskier1
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07/10/26 10:55 AM ET
Excellent tip to file away.**
-- Coach McGuirk
Jul 10, 2026 at 04:20 PM ET
Coach McGuirk
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07/10/26 04:20 PM ET
Only on my propane grill once.**
-- Late 80s Hokie
Jul 10, 2026 at 07:09 AM ET
Late 80s Hokie
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07/10/26 07:09 AM ET
Good you were able to get off the road. Possibly killed Harry Chapin
-- Va AandM
Jul 10, 2026 at 05:46 AM ET
Va AandM
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07/10/26 05:46 AM ET
I've never knowingly encountered it, but have heard of it plenty of times.
-- MP4VT2004
Jul 09, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
MP4VT2004
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07/09/26 10:00 PM ET