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09/22/05
SLOW FUEL FILL - REPEAT FILLING STATION PUMP
SHUT-OFF
FORD:
2005-2006 Escape Hybrid, Escape
MERCURY:
2005-2006 Mariner
ISSUE
Some 2005-2006 Escape, Escape Hybrid and Mariner vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill or frequent filling station pump shut-offs, when refueling.
ACTION
Install a revised fuel tank filler pipe. The revised pipe has an improved radius to increase the fuel flow rate. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 310-01A.
NOTE
THIS CONDITION MAY STILL OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES EVEN AFTER THE REVISED FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE HAS BEEN INSTALLED. SOME FILLING STATION PUMPS MAY DELIVER FUEL AT A RATE GREATER THAN THE DOT SPECIFICATION, OR MAY USE NOZZLE DESIGNS THAT ARE OVERLY SENSITIVE AND TEND TO SHUT OFF PREMATURELY. THIS IS NORMAL.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
DEALER CODING
09/22/05
SLOW FUEL FILL - REPEAT FILLING STATION PUMP
SHUT-OFF
FORD:
2005-2006 Escape Hybrid, Escape
MERCURY:
2005-2006 Mariner
ISSUE
Some 2005-2006 Escape, Escape Hybrid and Mariner vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill or frequent filling station pump shut-offs, when refueling.
ACTION
Install a revised fuel tank filler pipe. The revised pipe has an improved radius to increase the fuel flow rate. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 310-01A.
NOTE
THIS CONDITION MAY STILL OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES EVEN AFTER THE REVISED FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE HAS BEEN INSTALLED. SOME FILLING STATION PUMPS MAY DELIVER FUEL AT A RATE GREATER THAN THE DOT SPECIFICATION, OR MAY USE NOZZLE DESIGNS THAT ARE OVERLY SENSITIVE AND TEND TO SHUT OFF PREMATURELY. THIS IS NORMAL.
Parts Block
PART NUMBER | PART NAME |
6L8Z-9034-A | Fuel Filler Pipe (Escape/Mariner) |
6M6Z-9034-A | Fuel Filler Pipe (Escape Hybrid) |
OPERATION | DESCRIPTION | TIME |
051804A | 2005-2006 Escape/Mariner: Install A Revised Filler Neck (Do Not Use With 9034A) | 0.7 Hr. |
051804B | 2005-2006 Escape Hybrid: Install A Revised Filler Neck (Do Not Use With 9034A) | 0.8 Hr. |
BASIC PART NO. | CONDITION CODE |
9A089 | 42 |