2007 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 244

Maintenance and Specifications Fuel Filler Cap Your vehicle is equipped with a 1/4 turn fuel filler cap, which requires the handle to be rotated 1/4 of a turn for removal or installation. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise 1/4 of a turn until it releases from the fuel filler pipe. 3. Carefully hang the cap from the tether. 4. To install the cap, place the cap into the filler pipe and rotate until you hear at least one click. or the indicator comes on and stays on when you start If the the engine, the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel filler cap and reinstall. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap. If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. 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 and injure you or others. 244 2007 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)