Is it safe to drive with check fuel fill inlet light on?

When your “Check Fuel Fill Inlet” warning first comes on, it might not be all that big of a deal. Your car could start to leak fuel. Your car might not get great gas mileage, and you might have to begin paying more at the fuel pump. You could potentially face even more serious problems with your EVAP system.

Can a capless gas tank causing check engine light?

The capless gas tank can trigger the check engine light, too. The check engine light will be triggered if there are debris or dirt build ups on the capless fuel filler area.

How does Ford capless fuel filler work?

Using a capless fuel filler from Ford is simple. Open the fuel door like you normally would, then just push the fuel pump nozzle past the little flap. Once through, keep pushing until you feel it pop past the second flap, then you can fill up as normal. This will help keep the area between the flaps clear of fuel.

What causes a check fuel inlet warning on a Ford Explorer?

Your Explorer has a built in flapper valve that will keep the fuel in the tank even if the cap is entirely missing. Gas caps can and do go bad. They are not made to last the entire life of the vehicle (although some often do). The check fuel inlet warning is almost always caused by a bad or loose gas cap.

What is the owner’s manual for a 2013 Ford Edge?

2013 Edge(edg) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA(fus) ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.

Why is the gas cap not going away on my Ford Explorer?

If the gas cap is OK and the message is not going away there is likely a leak in the EVAP system. Open the Explorer’s fuel door. Twist the fuel cap to the left until it disengages from the fuel fill nozzle. Put the cap back on.

Why does the check fuel inlet light come on?

Bad Fuel Cap – There is a rubber seal in the gas cap that snugs against the fuel inlet. If this gasket has gone bad the fuel vapor will be able to escape through the cracks and the “Check Fuel Inlet” light/warning message will appear.