Ford Fusion (2018 year). Manual — part 38

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

WARNING

Flow of fuel through a fuel pump
nozzle can produce static electricity.
This can cause a fire if you are filling

an ungrounded fuel container.

Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up, which can
produce a spark, when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:
•

Only use an approved fuel container to
transfer fuel to your vehicle. Place the
container on the ground when filling it.

•

Do not fill a fuel container when it is
inside your vehicle (including the cargo
area).

•

Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact
with the fuel container when filling it.

•

Do not use a device that holds the fuel
pump nozzle lever in the fill position.

Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container

WARNINGS

Do not insert the nozzle of a fuel
container or an aftermarket funnel
into the fuel filler neck. This may

damage the fuel system filler neck or its
seal and cause fuel to run onto the ground.

Do not try to pry open or push open
the capless fuel system with foreign
objects. This could damage the fuel

system and its seal and cause injury to you
or others.

Do not dispose of fuel in the
household refuse or the public
sewage system. Use an authorized

waste disposal facility.

When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from
a fuel container, use the fuel filler funnel
included with your vehicle. See Fuel Filler
Funnel Location (page 154).

Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels as
they may not work with the capless fuel
system and can damage it.

When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from
a fuel container, do the following:

1.

Fully open the fuel filler door.

2. Fully insert the fuel filler funnel into the

fuel filler inlet.

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3. Add fuel to your vehicle from the fuel

container.

4. Remove the fuel filler funnel.

5. Fully close the fuel filler door.

6. Clean the fuel filler funnel and place it

back in your vehicle or correctly dispose
of it.

Note: Extra funnels can be purchased from
an authorized dealer if you choose to
dispose of the funnel.

REFUELING

WARNINGS

When refueling always shut the
engine off and never allow sparks or
open flames near the fuel tank filler

valve. Never smoke or use a cell phone
while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely
hazardous under certain conditions. Avoid
inhaling excess fumes.

The fuel system may be under
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

and fire.

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

the fuel tank.

Do not try to pry open or push open
the capless fuel system with foreign
objects. This could damage the fuel

system and its seal and cause injury to you
or others.

Note: Your vehicle does not have a fuel filler
cap.

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A

B

C

D

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

A

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

B

Left-hand side. Pull the rear of
the fuel filler door to open it.

C

Right-hand side. Pull the rear of
the fuel filler door to open it.

D

1.

Fully open the fuel filler door.

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A

Note: When you insert the correct size fuel
pump nozzle a spring loaded inhibitor opens.

2. Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to the

first notch on the nozzle A. Keep it
resting on the cover of the fuel tank
filler pipe opening.

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A

B

3. Hold the fuel pump nozzle in position

B when refueling. Holding the fuel
nozzle in position A can affect the flow
of fuel and shut off the fuel nozzle
before the fuel tank is full.

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A

B

4. Operate the fuel pump nozzle within

the area shown.

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5. When you finish refueling slightly raise

the fuel pump nozzle and slowly
remove it.

6. Fully close the fuel filler door.

Note: Do not attempt to start the engine
if you have filled the fuel tank with incorrect
fuel. Incorrect fuel use can cause damage
not covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have
your vehicle immediately checked.

System Warnings

(If Equipped)

If the fuel filler inlet does not fully close a
warning message appears in the
information display.

1.

Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so and switch the engine off.

2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Fully open the fuel filler door.

5. Check the fuel filler inlet and the area

around it for any items or debris that
may be obstructing its movement.

6. Fully insert a fuel pump nozzle or the

fuel filler funnel provided with your
vehicle into the fuel filler inlet. This
action should dislodge any debris that
may be preventing the fuel filler inlet
from fully closing.

7.

Fully close the fuel filler door.

Note: If this action corrects the problem
the message may not immediately reset. If
the message remains and a warning lamp
illuminates, have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.

FUEL CONSUMPTION

The advertised capacity is the maximum
amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel
tank after running out of fuel. Included in
the advertised capacity is an empty
reserve. The empty reserve is an
unspecified amount of fuel that remains
in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge
indicates empty.

Note: The amount of fuel in the empty
reserve varies and should not be relied upon
to increase driving range.

Filling the Fuel Tank

For consistent results when refueling:
•

Turn the ignition off before fueling; an
inaccurate reading results if the engine
is left running.

•

Use the same fill rate
(low-medium-high) each time the tank
is filled.

•

Allow no more than one automatic
shut-off when refueling.

Results are most accurate when the filling
method is consistent.

Calculating Fuel Economy

Do not measure fuel economy during the
first 1,000 mi (1,600 km) of driving (this is
your engine’s break-in period). A more
accurate measurement is obtained after
2,000 mi (3,200 km) to 3,000 mi
(4,800 km). Also, fuel expense, frequency
of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are not
accurate ways to measure fuel economy.

1.

Fill the fuel tank completely and record
the initial odometer reading.

2. Each time you fill the fuel tank, record

the amount of fuel added.

3. After at least three fill ups, fill the fuel

tank and record the current odometer
reading.

4. Subtract your initial odometer reading

from the current odometer reading.

To calculate L/100 km (liters per 100
kilometers) fuel consumption, multiply the
liters used by 100, then divide by kilometers
traveled. To calculate MPG (miles per
gallon) fuel consumption, divide miles
traveled by gallons used.

Keep a record for at least one month and
record the type of driving (city or highway).
This provides an accurate estimate of your
vehicle's fuel economy under current
driving conditions. Keeping records during
summer and winter will show how
temperature impacts fuel economy.

Conditions

•

Heavily loading your vehicle reduces
fuel economy.

•

Carrying unnecessary weight in your
vehicle may reduce fuel economy.

•

Adding certain accessories to your
vehicle such as bug deflectors, rollbars
or light bars, running boards and ski
racks may reduce fuel economy.

•

Using fuel blended with alcohol may
lower fuel economy.