Chris109 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) How long should it take for the gas door to pop open after pressing the button? For my 17, it's almost 3-4 seconds. Edit: just checked the 2017 Hybrid OM and under Refueling, it states: Quote Press the button on the driver door to open the fuel filler door. The fuel filler door can take up to 15 seconds to open before you can insert a fuel filler nozzle. Apparently, yours is operating well within spec. Edited September 30, 2018 by drolds1 1984Poke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 What button? I push on the fuel door and it opens immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 22 minutes ago, drolds1 said: What button? I push on the fuel door and it opens immediately. Not on my 2017 MKZ Hybrid, pushing on the fuel door does not open it. There is a button on the driver's door panel that you push to open the refuel door. It does usually take 3-4 seconds for the door to pop open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) Interesting. In that case, this should have been posted in the Hybrid forum, where it now resides. Edit: Just checked the 2017 MKZ Hybrid OM under Refueling. It states : Quote Press the button on the driver door to open the fuel filler door. The fuel filler door can take up to 15 seconds to open before you can insert a fuel filler nozzle. Apparently, yours is operating well within spec. Edited September 30, 2018 by drolds1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris109 Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Jeez. No wonder I couldn't find it. I was looking thru the 2017 Mkz manual on line and not the hybrid manual. I guess only the hybrid has the button on the door. I feel special. 1984Poke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I wonder why they changed that.... previous years do not use a button to open the door, just pressing on the door opens it. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 hour ago, R2D2 said: I wonder why they changed that.... previous years do not use a button to open the door, just pressing on the door opens it. ? I'd like to know the answer to that myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris109 Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 On 10/1/2018 at 9:02 PM, drolds1 said: I'd like to know the answer to that myself. Wasn't there something about the hinge or spring becoming quirky in the older models? I thought there was a thread about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 4 hours ago, Chris109 said: Wasn't there something about the hinge or spring becoming quirky in the older models? I thought there was a thread about it. I think that was the first-gen cars. Besides, they haven't changed the non-Hybrids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, Chris109 said: Wasn't there something about the hinge or spring becoming quirky in the older models? I thought there was a thread about it. I just had my fuel door changed because the hinge sheared off.... nothing that I know hit it while open. Edited October 3, 2018 by R2D2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokestone10 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 5 hours ago, drolds1 said: I think that was the first-gen cars. Besides, they haven't changed the non-Hybrids. My 2010 doesn't have a power fuel door... seems weird for that to be an option on a Lincoln. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Smokestone10 said: My 2010 doesn't have a power fuel door... seems weird for that to be an option on a Lincoln. It's not an option. You can't get it. Apparently, it only comes on the Hybrid. It's not really necessary with the capless filler. It''s pretty much tamper-proof unless you have the factory-supplied funnel. For those who are still worried, Ford sells a locking filler plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokestone10 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 2 hours ago, drolds1 said: It's not an option. You can't get it. Apparently, it only comes on the Hybrid. It's not really necessary with the capless filler. It''s pretty much tamper-proof unless you have the factory-supplied funnel. For those who are still worried, Ford sells a locking filler plug. That is so odd. I have the capless filler, you'd think a locking fuel door would be a logical thing to have when you don't have a traditional screw-on cap. I've thought about getting a regular cap for mine but I've gotten so used to the capless one I don't want to go back to worrying about leaving it on the trunklid and driving off. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Smokestone10 said: That is so odd. I have the capless filler, you'd think a locking fuel door would be a logical thing to have when you don't have a traditional screw-on cap. I've thought about getting a regular cap for mine but I've gotten so used to the capless one I don't want to go back to worrying about leaving it on the trunklid and driving off. ? There's no "regular cap" that would work on a capless filler. JoeBrown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris109 Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 I never worried about someone stealing gas with the push door. There are easier ways to steal gas. I was more concerned with someone adding something just to screw you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Chris109 said: I never worried about someone stealing gas with the push door. There are easier ways to steal gas. I was more concerned with someone adding something just to screw you. They'd need the funnel to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokestone10 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 15 hours ago, drolds1 said: There's no "regular cap" that would work on a capless filler. I meant the plug- it's as close as I can get to a "regular cap" for my application. But it would cost me money and like I said... I've gotten used to not having to deal with a fuel cap. I"m not worried about fuel theft or anything, just seems so weird that my junky old Subaru had a locking fuel door but my fancy little Lincoln does not. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull1 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Not sure about the push button but 2015 Lincoln MKZ has a sagging Fuel Door and I know how to fix it but can't figure out how to get the door assembly out of the car. Someone posted something earlier in this string. HELP PLEASE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Pitbull1 said: Not sure about the push button but 2015 Lincoln MKZ has a sagging Fuel Door and I know how to fix it but can't figure out how to get the door assembly out of the car. Someone posted something earlier in this string. HELP PLEASE. Welcome to the forums, but you've already posted this elsewhere. One post per topic, please. The duplicate post has been deleted. Quote Open the fuel filler door. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe Unseat the fuel filler door assembly boot from inside the wheel opening. NOTE: Clearance is limited. When all four clips release, you can rotate the housing out of the vehicle. Using a screwdriver, punch 4 holes at the indicated area. Insert the screwdriver and release the clips while pulling the housing away from the vehicle. If you still want to tackle this job yourself, post back and I'll add the illustrations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull1 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Please send illustrations. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) To remove fuel tank filler pipe: Quote With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Drain the fuel tank Remove the rear wheel on the left-hand side. Remove the nuts. Remove the pushpins and position aside rear wheel splash shield aside. Remove the retainers and the air deflector. Remove the retainers and the air deflector. Disconnect the vapor tube Quick Release Coupling and remove the bolt. Release the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank. To install, reverse the removal procedure 2019 ALLDATA, LLC. All Rights Reserved Quote Edited January 22, 2019 by drolds1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Quote Unseat the fuel filler door assembly boot from inside the wheel opening. NOTE: Clearance is limited. When all four clips release you can rotate the housing out of the vehicle. Using a screwdriver, punch 4 holes at the indicated area. Insert the screwdriver and release the clips while pulling the housing away from the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Here is that other thread Not for the faint of heart, my dealers labor bill for installing the door was $120.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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