Some problems on our cars appear to be trivial but can be bothersome, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others whether or not they are not major will prevent you from using your Ford Tourneo in a normal way, like having a flat tire or having the fuel door stuck on your xXX. You will no longer be able to fill up your tank and as a result in the end not be able to use your car. This is precisely why we have written and published this article, to help you obtain a rapid solution to your fuel trap issue so that you can use your car in a normal way. To get this done, we will first try to find out why the fuel door of your Ford Tourneo is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Ford Tourneo stuck?
So we’ll commence our article with the origin of your fuel trap problems stuck on Ford Tourneo. Take note that this fuel door is often operated by an electric motor, but in some years or according to the options of your car it is only controlled by a cable. In most cases, it is either the cable that seizes up, or, an electric motor that is at the end of its life. Occasionally, it could be the fuel door fuse that is defective on your Ford Tourneo. So think about verifying all these components one by one to find the origin of your fuel door issue on Ford Tourneo. Go to the next part of this article to find answers to your issue.
What if the fuel door on my Ford Tourneo is stuck?
We are now going to present you 1 by 1 the diverse answers to each of the causes of a fuel door stuck on Ford Tourneo, already to give you an immediate solution to allow you to put fuel in your car and above all a definitive solution to no longer suffer this sort of problem.
Examine the fuel door fuses
The first possible motive of a stuck fuel door on your Ford Tourneo is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To correct this issue, you need to get your car manual, verify which fuse box the one you are interested in is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once located, verify the state and possibly change the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Ford Tourneo, do not hesitate to have a look at our content page to help you resolve your issue.
Examine the fuel door control cable
The second possible trigger of your fuel door issue being stuck on Ford Tourneo is that the fuel control cable is seized up. To fix this issue, you will have to try to use a flat screwdriver to pry the fuel door lock with a flat screwdriver for example simultaneously as you try to open the fuel door opener. Do not hesitate to use WD40 type lubricant to lubricate the cable and avoid reproducing this problem.
Replace the fuel door opening motor
Oftentimes, the issue will result from the engine that manages the opening of the fuel door of your Ford Tourneo. If the hatch is blocked, the engine may be burnt out, to change it, you will have to change the engine, to do so, you will have to access it from the inside of your trunk, by removing the lining of it.
Use the emergency opening pull in the trunk
To finish , last option to unlock a fuel door on Ford Tourneo, you have to use the emergency opening rod in your trunk. To get this done, remove the trunk liner on the side of the fuel door and consult your Ford Tourneo owner’s manual for the exact location of the fuel door. All you have to do is activate it to unlock the fuel flap of your car.
If you want more guides on the Ford Tourneo, go to our Ford Tourneo category.
