Refueling - Ford 2016 F-150 Owner's Manual

When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from
a fuel container, do the following:
1. Locate the plastic funnel.
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2. Insert the plastic funnel into the fuel
tank filler pipe opening.
3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the
portable fuel container.
4. Clean the plastic funnel and place it
back in your vehicle or properly dispose
of it.
Note: Extra funnels can be purchased from
an authorized dealer if you choose to
dispose of the funnel.

REFUELING

WARNINGS
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel
fire can cause severe injuries.
Read and follow all the instructions
on the pump island.
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.
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Fuel and Refueling
against the law in some places.
the fuel tank.
will fill the expansion space in the fuel tank
and could lead to fuel overflowing.
Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up, which can
produce a spark, when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:
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Easy Fuel
until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out, which could cause serious
personal injury.
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WARNINGS
Stay outside your vehicle and do not
leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling your vehicle. This is
Keep children away from the fuel
pump; never let children pump fuel.
Wait at least 10 seconds before
removing the fuel pump nozzle to
allow any residual fuel to drain into
Stop refueling after the fuel pump
nozzle automatically shuts off for the
second time. Failure to follow this
Do not remove the fuel pump nozzle
from its fully inserted position when
refueling.
Place approved fuel container on the
ground.
Do not fill a fuel container while it is in
the vehicle (including the cargo area).
Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact
with the fuel container while filling.
Do not use a device that would hold
the fuel pump handle in the fill position.
Capless Fuel System
WARNING
The fuel system may be under
pressure. If you hear a hissing sound
near the fuel filler door, do not refuel