3.0 ford ranger xlt

Recently had a issue where when I try to pump gas the pump clicks as soon as I attempt to fill it up, from my assumption its fume build up in my fuel system, why could this be?

I bought a new fuel filter but have yet to install it, could this be why?

Also my tps sensor has been out for around a month now, I made a post recently about it, could this also be why? I know it messes with the fuel air mixture and from I have read up on that could be a possible issue.

 

The gas pumps don't shut off due to vapor. They shut off due to liquid fuel coming up and touching a sensor in the nozzle so I don't think that is your issue. Has this only happened once or has it been on different gas pumps or even different gas stations.
Fuel filter and TPS will not cause anything like this to happen either.
My guess is you have a kink, or obstruction in the filler neck. I'm not 100% sure but I think these also have an Anti Siphon ball in there which may be blocking the flow of gas and causing it to "Splash" back and trigger the pump to cut off. Try to fill it slowly and see if you have the same issue.

 

It does it at every pump I have been to which is a variety, and yes when I lightly pull the handle I am a able to pump gas, it just takes ages

 

You definitely have a blockage then. I would remove the filler tube and inspect it.

 

+1 ^^^

All gas tanks have a Filler tube AND a Vent tube

If you take off gas cap you will see a hole or holes at the top of filler tube, those vent AIR out of the tank as gasoline goes in

The vent can be a separate hose like this setup: https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-m7zi...511188.jpg?c=2

Or there can be a separate hose inside the larger filler hose, like this: https://am-ebay-images-items.s3.amaz...M-17448364.jpg

Depends on the year of the Ranger

If air can't get out then fuel can't get in, so it backs up in the tube and pump clicks off

Have a look and see what kind you have, or look up replacement for your year to see

Ranger had TWO bed types, style side and Flare side(Step side), these used diffent length fillers so not interchangeable

 

"How the nozzle shuts off automatically with a click may seem like magic to toddlers and adults alike, but it actually involves a very simple and innovative process.

When the tank is not full, air is drawn from the tiny hole (of the nozzle) to the diaphragm due to suction. This goes on until the level of gasoline reaches the level of the hole (or passes the hole). As soon as the hole dips beneath the level of gasoline, it starts to suck up gasoline. Since the density of oil is greater than air, the Venturi tube experiences a change in fluid pressure. As a result, the diaphragm collapses slightly and an automatic shut-off of the flow of gasoline through point A occurs.

What happens next is what we’re all familiar with – the crisp click announcing a freshly full tank."

https://www.scienceabc.com/pure-scie...k-is-full.html