Originally Posted by cozmeister
The pressure release pipe on the tankmay be blocked or kinked.
How do you fill it? Do you have the nozzle stuffed right in? If so, try filling it with the nozzle just in the filler neck - this will give a breathing gap and could show whether there's a pressure buildup that stops the pump.
I'd agree, we have a wee Punto and it is exactly the same. Just pull the nozzle back out a bit and don't pull the trigger quite so much. I've never had a problem with an escort tho so I'd have a look at the pipework next time you get the chance.
Is the fuel backing back up? Do you have a locking petrol cap, if not possibly someone has stuffed something down there. Highly unlikely but worth a check.