Locking fuel door

[Brokennose]

Just saw that the fuel door just pops open for free access to the filler neck that lacks a cap.

Would really, really like to see some element of security added here. Maybe I'm just paranoid though.

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[aplm7]

My explorer 2015 has this too. Never been an issue but, I've thought about it. Parking at a lot high in the mountains, and backpacking or something coming back 2 days later to an empty tank would suck.

 

[Xodric]

If there isn't something from Ford there will be through aftermarket. Might not be what you want to hear... but if it's a problem the aftermarkets pretty good at coming up with a solution.

 

[kimmnen]

For FORD Easy Fuel/Fill locking gas plug/cap.

 

[Apples]

I thought modern vehicles had anti siphoning valves in the filler necks. Doesn't stop someone from dumping something into your tank but you won't come back to an empty one.

 

[ZackDanger]

Just saw that the fuel door just pops open for free access to the filler neck that lacks a cap.

Would really, really like to see some element of security added here. Maybe I'm just paranoid though.

Many of these style of pop open fuel doors actually lock with the central locking of the car (sometimes after a while so you can still fuel your car up)... that said, I don’t know whether the Bronco will have that feature or not... guess I just kind of assumed they all did?

 

[KFreakin]

It’s locked by proximity key. If doors are “locked” so is the fuel door. Once doors are “unlocked” then that allows you to push pop it open. Pretty standard on most vehicles these days.

 

[Trustable]

IIRC, all fords have had this for a little while now, and this is Ford's solution (you still have to pay extra for it but still...) https://accessories.ford.com/exterior/fuel/locking-fuel-plug.html I cant imagine going back to the old twist and lock stuff now though.

 

[texasgreazer]

It’s locked by proximity key. If doors are “locked” so is the fuel door. Once doors are “unlocked” then that allows you to push pop it open. Pretty standard on most vehicles these days.

2020 Explorer, with intelligent access, just check the fuel door with vehicle locked and key inside house, opened right up.

2019 GMC Canyon, basic key fob entry..same result

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

Just saw that the fuel door just pops open for free access to the filler neck that lacks a cap.

Would really, really like to see some element of security added here. Maybe I'm just paranoid though.

Why? I'd hate to have a locking key-access fuel door or cap on a keyless/intelligent access/touch start vehicle the last thing I want to have to do is pull the key out of the fob. My 05 Wrangler doesn't even have a fuel door or locking cap on it, my f150 has a button operated fuel door and no fuel cap & my wife's grand Cherokee has a button operated fuel door and no fuel cap. Heck, my camper doesn't have a locking cap for diesel or the fresh water tanks.

I have zero concerns. If someone needs fuel that bad, then have at it. If someone has a psycho ex that will pour contaminants into your tank, then you need more than a locking fuel door or cap.

 

[crowdpleazer]

2020 Explorer, with intelligent access, just check the fuel door with vehicle locked and key inside house, opened right up.

2019 GMC Canyon, basic key fob entry..same result

How is this considered ok? Anyone could walk right up and easily dump something into your gas tank...

 

[chtucker]

I have the cap less on work provided 2015 expedition, I have grown to like it.

 

[ZackDanger]

How is this considered ok? Anyone could walk right up and easily dump something into your gas tank...

Honestly; I haven’t heard about this being a thing that actually happens... so I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it.

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

2020 Explorer, with intelligent access, just check the fuel door with vehicle locked and key inside house, opened right up.

2019 GMC Canyon, basic key fob entry..same result

Just went out to my truck and wife’s grand cherokee without their fobs...f150 fuel door opened right up, grand cherokee fuel door is locked and pushing on it does nothing.

 

[texasgreazer]

How is this considered ok? Anyone could walk right up and easily dump something into your gas tank...

I never even considered it being a problem. I honestly never even considered they might lock, but being a 2020 Ford thought I'd check and relay what I found. I've had a 15 Fusion, 18 Edge, and now the 20 Explorer, and I do know they all came with a special funnel for emergency use. Maybe the system is designed to help prevent this kind of vandalism somehow

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