Ford 2008 Escape Owner's Manual page 278

"check fuel cap" message may not reset immediately; it may take several
driving cycles for the check fuel cap light
to turn off. A driving cycle consists of an engine start-up (after four or
more hours with the engine off) followed by city and highway driving.
Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap light
message on may cause the
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, Motorcraft or other certified fuel filler cap
is not used.
The fuel system may be under pressure. Remove fuel filler cap
slowly. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others.
If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive vacuum in
the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap
to disengage in a collision, which may result in personal injury.
Choosing the right fuel
Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum
of 10% ethanol. Your vehicle was not designed to run on E85 fuels that
are blended with a maximum of 85% ethanol. The use of leaded fuel is
prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. Do not use fuel
containing methanol. It can damage critical fuel system components.
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including manganese-based additives. Studies indicate that
these additives can cause your vehicle's emission control system to
deteriorate more rapidly.
2008 Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
or "check fuel cap" message
light to turn on as well.
or "check fuel cap"
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