Fuel Tank Filler Pipe

Fuel Tank Filler Pipe

Removal and Installation

All vehicles

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: During the repair or replacement of fuel-related components, all liquid and vapor fuel openings must be capped, taped or otherwise appropriately protected to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. All caps, tape and other protective materials must be removed prior to installation.

1. Drain the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

2. NOTE: The fuel tank filler pipe hose between the fuel tank filler pipe and the fuel tank is serviceable separately. The fuel tank filler pipe does not have to be removed from the vehicle to service the fuel tank filler pipe hose.

If necessary, loosen the fuel tank filler pipe hose clamp at the fuel tank and disconnect the hose and remove from the vehicle.

- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

Explorer Sport Trac

3. Open the fuel tank filler cap.

Explorer/Mountaineer

4. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe upper retainer. For additional information, refer to Auxiliary Step / Running Board.

5. NOTE: Body panel and fuel door removed from art for clarity.

Depress the 2 tabs on the fresh air vent tube in the fuel filler door pocket and disconnect the fresh air vent tube from the inner fenderwell.





All vehicles

6. Remove the 3 bolts.
- To install, tighten to 1 Nm (9 lb-in).

7. Disconnect the fuel filler pipe vapor tube-to-Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor and vapor tube assembly quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

8. Disconnect the rear axle vent hose.

9. Disconnect the dust separator hose.

10. Remove the 2 bolts and the fuel tank filler pipe assembly.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.