Ford Escape: Refueling / Manually Opening the Fuel Filler Door - Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
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.
Note:The transmission must be in park (P)
or neutral (N).
When using the manual override lever do
the following:
- Switch the ignition on.
Note: The manual override lever is in the
driver side rear wheel well area.
- Pull the manual override lever.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Complete the refueling process within
20 minutes.
WARNING: When refueling always
shut the engine off and never allow
sparks or open flames near the fuel tank
filler valve. Never smoke or use a cell
phone while refueling...
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...
Other information:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
Module
DTC
Description
Action
BCM
B130F:12
Run Accessory Control: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test A
BCM
B130F:14
Run Accessory Control: Circuit Short To Ground Or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test A
BCM
B13A4:11
Front ..
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02)
.
Disconnect the hands-free liftgate actuation lower sensor electrical connector.
Remove the push pins, the brackets and the lower hands-free liftgate sensor.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal proce..