⚠️ Ford Motor Company Position
Ford’s warranty excludes “damage from using fuel other than recommended.”
Ford Workshop Manual prescribes fuel tank removal and/or fuel pump access as the procedures for accessing fuel tank contents. NZIFDA certified technicians follow Ford service documentation.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. Ford is the second-largest U.S.-based automaker and one of the largest in the world.
Brand Portfolio
| Brand | Market Segment |
|---|---|
| Ford | Mass market passenger, commercial, trucks |
| Lincoln | Luxury vehicles (primarily North America) |
Ford Sub-Brands/Lines
- Ford Performance - ST, RS, Raptor variants
- Ford Pro - Commercial vehicle division
- Ford Transit - Commercial van range
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Ford Workshop Manual Procedure
“Fuel Tank - Removal
WARNING: Fuel vapour is extremely flammable. Follow all safety procedures.
- Relieve fuel system pressure
- Disconnect battery ground cable
- Drain fuel tank using approved fuel recovery equipment
- Raise vehicle and support safely
- Disconnect fuel filler pipe
- Disconnect fuel lines at tank (note quick-connect procedures)
- Disconnect electrical connectors
- Support fuel tank with suitable jack
- Remove fuel tank straps
- Lower fuel tank”
Ford Fuel Pump Access
Ford fuel pump access varies significantly by model:
- Ford Ranger (current) - No access panel, tank drop required
- Ford Everest - Tank drop typically required
- Ford Focus, Fiesta - Access panel under rear seat
- Ford Mustang - Access varies by generation
- Transit/Transit Custom - Access depends on configuration
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⚠️ Ford Ranger - Most Misfuelled Vehicle in NZ
The Ford Ranger is consistently one of the most misfuelled vehicles in New Zealand. The diesel variants use high-pressure common rail injection that is extremely sensitive to petrol contamination:
- Do NOT start the engine if wrong fuel is suspected
- Do NOT turn ignition to RUN - low-pressure pump may prime
- Ford Ranger has no fuel pump access panel - tank drop is required
- If engine was run, full fuel system flush and possible injector replacement required
Ford EcoBoost Engines
Ford’s EcoBoost petrol engines use direct injection and turbocharging. While more tolerant of minor diesel contamination than diesel engines are of petrol, EcoBoost engines still require:
- Complete fuel system drain if diesel added
- Fuel filter replacement
- Inspection of fuel injectors
- System flush before refilling with correct fuel
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