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EnglishFuel and Refueling -> Running Out of Fuel for your Ford Focus 2018-2025
Fuel and Refueling
Do not use any fuel other than those
If you do not follow this procedure, you
may experience a minor degradation in
engine starting performance and slight
fluctuations in engine speed at idle. Until
you complete the fuel learning process,
these symptoms may continue.
recommended because they could lead to
engine damage that may not be covered
by the vehicle Warranty.
Note: We recommend that you use only
high quality fuel. Use of any fuel other than
those recommended can impair the
emission control system and cause a loss
of vehicle performance.
Long-Term Storage
Most gasoline contains ethanol. We
recommend that you fill the fuel tank with
fuel that contains low ethanol (E10) if you
intend to store your vehicle for more than
two months. Alternatively, we recommend
that you seek advice from an authorized
dealer.
Note: When using E85, your vehicle may
have higher fuel consumption.
Do not use:
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Diesel fuel.
Fuels containing methanol.
Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
FUEL FILLER FUNNEL
LOCATION
The fuel filler funnel is in the glove
compartment or in the spare wheel storage
tray.
Fuels containing more than 85%
ethanol or E100 fuel.
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Fuels containing metallic-based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Leaded fuel (using leaded fuel is
Running out of fuel can cause damage not
prohibited by law).
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Note: Flex fuel vehicles can be fueled with
If your vehicle runs out of fuel:
gasoline, ethanol or a mixture of both.
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Add a minimum of 5 L (1.1 gal) of fuel
Following a refuel, if the ethanol content
of the fuel is different than what you used
previously, we recommend that you drive
your vehicle immediately for a minimum
of 8 km (5 mi) to adapt to the change in
ethanol concentration.
to restart the engine.
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You may need to switch the ignition
from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to
pump the fuel from the tank to the
engine. When restarting, cranking time
takes a few seconds longer than
normal.
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Short stops do not affect the process.
Do not switch the ignition off.
Always observe speed limits and road
Note: If your vehicle is on a steep slope,
conditions.
more fuel may be required.
The engine control module needs to adapt
to the fuel in the tank, especially when
refueling more than half a tank.
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Fuel and Refueling
When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
a fuel container, use the fuel filler funnel
included with your vehicle. See Fuel Filler
Funnel Location (page 217).
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.
When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from
Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up, which can
produce a spark, when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:
a fuel container, do the following:
1. Fully open the fuel filler door.
2. Fully insert the fuel filler funnel into the
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Only use an approved fuel container to
transfer fuel to your vehicle. Place the
container on the ground when filling it.
fuel filler inlet.
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Do not fill a fuel container when it is
inside your vehicle (including the cargo
area).
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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
WARNING: 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.
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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.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: Do not dispose of fuel
in the household refuse or the public
sewage system. Use an authorized waste
disposal facility.
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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing
