2018 Escape Owner's Manual

Fuel and Refueling

WARNINGS The fuel systemmay be under

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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. Do not remove the fuel pump nozzle from its fully inserted position when refueling. Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray Stop refueling when the fuel pump nozzle automatically shuts off for the first time. Failure to follow this will fill the expansion space in the fuel tank and could lead to fuel overflowing. Wait at least 10 seconds before removing the fuel pump nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain into Do not try to pry open or push open the capless fuel system with foreign objects. This could damage the fuel systemand its seal and cause injury to you or others. Note: Your vehicle does not have a fuel filler cap. and fire. the fuel tank.

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Left-hand side. To open the fuel filler door, press the center rear edge of the fuel filler door and then release. Right-hand side. To open the fuel filler door, press the center rear edge of the fuel filler door and then release. Left-hand side. Pull the rear of the fuel filler door to open it. Right-hand side. Pull the rear of the fuel filler door to open it.

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1. Fully open the fuel filler door.

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