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:
Left hand (LH) shown, right hand (RH) similar.
NOTE:
Typical interior rear door handle latch release cable clip shown, others similar.
Remove the rear door trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation)
...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Disconnect the battery.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor inlet line...