Has anyone had any problem with the cap less gas filler ? I would feel better about it if the access panel locked from inside . I admit it's handy not to deal with a cap . I did see where Ford makes a locking cap that will fit the filler tube .
Sometime after the first gas crisis, all Ford cars had inside releases for gas caps. I assume they were "thrifted".I would feel better about it if the access panel locked from inside .
It's just since the new Escapes have NO gas cap at all that it concerns me that the access panel doesn't lock . At least with a cap there are two steps required to access the fuel and keep water and misc. out if the panel is left open by accident or other wise .Four out of five of our cars do not have a locking gas cap; we never had a problem.
It was posted somewhere that you can purchase a cap that fits. Not sure if it's a dealer only item.It's just since the new Escapes have NO gas cap at all that it concerns me that the access panel doesn't lock . At least with a cap there are two steps required to access the fuel and keep water and misc. out if the panel is left open by accident or other wise .
Yep , the only one I heard of that fits is a locking one from Ford . Of course that requires an additional key . It would be much more convenient if the access panel latched and had to be released from inside with a lever . But at least a cap is available .It was posted somewhere that you can purchase a cap that fits. Not sure if it's a dealer only item.
Yep , the only one I heard of that fits is a locking one from Ford . Of course that requires an additional key . It would be much more convenient if the access panel latched and had to be released from inside with a lever . But at least a cap is available .
Thanks for the great info. I have to fill up for the first time and I didn't like the capless design. I was able to find one honest FORD dealership part center who would honor the $24.99 price. The other 3 dealers were selling them for $35 -$50.I went to my local Ford dealer and purchased a locking filler plug. It fits into the filler neck and is flush with the top of opening. It does not interfere with the outside door or inside door gasket and is very easy to install and remove. Ford part number 8U5Z-9C268-B List $24.99 usd. I'm very happy with my decision to purchase it.
That's pretty much how my tempo is. But I have to open the glove box to get to the button every time I fill it up.Yep , the only one I heard of that fits is a locking one from Ford . Of course that requires an additional key . It would be much more convenient if the access panel latched and had to be released from inside with a lever . But at least a cap is available .
Thanks, you learn something new everyday.Sugar in gas tank harming engine is a myth.. Sugar needs water to dissolve. Sugar will never dissolve in gas. So if someone does place sugar in your gas tank. It will sit on the bottom of the tank. The most that can happen is your fuel filter will get clogged if by some odd chance the sugar get's past the first filter on your fuel pump.
however a ping-pong ball is something that works. as your fuel pump is running, it will suck the ball down and block the inlet tube, causeing your car to stall. once you shut the car off, the ball floats to the top again. i know this because i did it to a couple of ex's cars...Sugar in gas tank harming engine is a myth.. Sugar needs water to dissolve. Sugar will never dissolve in gas. So if someone does place sugar in your gas tank. It will sit on the bottom of the tank. The most that can happen is your fuel filter will get clogged if by some odd chance the sugar get's past the first filter on your fuel pump.