Had to use the fuel door release tab today

[Clarkdonbran]

I had to use the fuel door release pull tab today. I just got it washed so hopefully the water had something to do with it. Luckily, 58 people on here asked what the green thing was otherwise I’d never have known!

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[Storm Ranger]

Glad to hear it worked for you, let’s hope it is just water logged!

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Washing or water should NOT have any impact on the fuel door operation.
It's been 17 hours since my Maverick has been run. I'm going to try and open the fuel door. Without turning on the ignition..........long press on the button and it opened. All interior lights went on when I opened the drivers door, so plenty of power. Keys In the ignition or not pressing the button should release the fuel door.

 

[SafetyGuy]

As Glen stated above, washing should not affect the fuel filler door operation.

If washing is responsible, then an electrical gremlin could be responsible.

May I suggest to find the fuse associated with the fuel door function and confirm it's serviceability...if it has been burned out, well, back to what caused it to overload (water getting in and causing a short in the system)?

It will be interesting to hear what it is, if you do resolve this issue.

Good luck, maybe it will work properly now and can be attributed to a simple electrical hic-up.

Andy

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

Maybe he forgot his keys and wanted to refuel.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Maybe he forgot his keys and wanted to refuel.

You don't need keys to open the hybrid fuel door. I just showed that in post #3.
Maybe this week I'll try running water from a hose over the fuel door and see what happens.

 

[Meeka]

You don't need keys to open the hybrid fuel door. I just showed that in post #3.
Maybe this week I'll try running water from a hose over the fuel door and see what happens.

If a little H2O can EFF things up on our Mavs, Be it eco’s or hybrids, well, I’m jumping off that proverbial bridge!!!

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

You don't need keys to open the hybrid fuel door. I just showed that in post #3.
Maybe this week I'll try running water from a hose over the fuel door and see what happens.

Oh ya? How do you get into a locked Maverick without keys if you don't have a keypad or remember the code? I don't know why you'd want to open the fuel door in this case though.

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

If a little H2O can EFF things up on our Mavs, Be it eco’s or hybrids, well, I’m jumping off that proverbial bridge!!!

That's what I say about the "must stop at first click" fuel people. If I go two or three clicks and the truck gets effe'd up, that's a design flaw by Ford.

Going two or three clicks to get to a whole dollar value is a common, normal, and expected behavior.

 

[Clarkdonbran]

I tried the button last night and the fuel door opened. I’m not too concerned. We have the green tab after all!

 

[TheSEARCH]

I thought that thing you pull was for 2.0 gas only engine not hybrid so there is one for hybrid?? I guess I have to look on mine.

As far as key in ignition NEVER has the key been in when I hit button. I pull up to gas pump remove keys open driver door THEN hit button to see gas door pop open.

 

[BlueSpec1]

Fuel Door Lock/Unlock looks like it's related to EVAP Emissions and the Fuel Door Solenoid is controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

More complicated than I thought it would be.

BJB F7 15A --> Fuel Filler Door Lock Solenoid and 7 more Sensors, Valves, Module.

501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems.
Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - System Operation and Component Description

Fuel Filler Door Release (if equipped - hybrid vehicles).

The PCM sends a voltage signal to the fuel filler door release solenoid.
When the button is pressed, the signal is routed to a return circuit, indicating a request to release the fuel filler door latch.
When the PCM detects the driver front door lock switch is pressed, it checks the fuel tank for excessive fuel vapor pressure.
If excess fuel tank vapor pressure is detected, the PCM activates a pump to remove the excess pressure.
When the PCM detects the excess pressure is removed, it provides voltage and ground to the fuel filler door release solenoid, releasing the fuel filler door latch.
The process to release the fuel filler door can take as long as 15 seconds.
In the event the electronic fuel filler door release system fails, the fuel filler door latch can be released manually using the manual fuel filler door release lever.

501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - DTC Chart - Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

Pinpoint Test AJ.

 

[HeyBales]

I thought that thing you pull was for 2.0 gas only engine not hybrid so there is one for hybrid?? I guess I have to look on mine.

As far as key in ignition NEVER has the key been in when I hit button. I pull up to gas pump remove keys open driver door THEN hit button to see gas door pop open.

Just FYI - the EB 2.0 has no button for remote open. Push and pop cover manually. That's it's manual release.
Since hybrid is remote only, manual release needed when required. Green pull.

 

[tciotti2003]

How interesting since I guess the ecoboost doesn't have a buttpn to release the gas door..Just push and pop...

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Oh ya? How do you get into a locked Maverick without keys if you don't have a keypad or remember the code? I don't know why you'd want to open the fuel door in this case though.

You have to have keys in the ignition and on to use the emergency fuel door tether.

You do not need keys or fob to open the hybrids fuel door, just press the button once you're inside the vehicle.
In post #1 the OP never said he was locked out or didn't have keys/fob.

Ashville?

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