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:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove the retainers, release the tabs and remove the air cleaner intake duct pipe...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Power Caulk Gun
Power Fixed Glass Removal Tool
Knife
Adhesive Tape
Materials
Name
Specification
Sika® SikaTack® MACH 60 / Sika® SikaTack® MACH 30 / Dow® BETASEAL™ Express
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Sika® Aktivator PRO / Dow® BETAPRIME™ 5504G / Sika® Primer-207
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may..