Ford Escape: Refueling / Manually Opening the Fuel Filler Door - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Your vehicle does not have a fuel tank filler
cap.

- Left-hand side. To open the fuel
filler door, press the center rear
edge of the fuel filler door and
then release.
- Right-hand side. To open the
fuel filler door, press the center
rear edge of the fuel filler door
and then release.
- Left-hand side. Pull the rear of
the fuel filler door to open it.
- Right-hand side. Pull the rear of
the fuel filler door to open it.
WARNING: The fuel system may
be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury...
Fuel Tank Capacity
Advertised Capacity
The advertised capacity is the maximum
amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel
tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty...
Other information:
Audio System Precautions
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle...
Checking the Wiper Blades
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades
Lift the wiper arm and then press the
wiper blade locking buttons together.Note: Do not hold the wiper blade to
lift the
wiper arm...