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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Cooling System Filling and Bleeding (303-03D Electric
Powertrain Cooling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), General Procedures)...
Clearing the Garage Door Opener
Press and hold the outer two function
buttons simultaneously for
approximately 10 seconds until the
indicator light above the buttons
flashes rapidly.
When the indicator light flashes,
release the buttons...