check fuel cap

[SERGE13]

light signal "check fuel cap" Ford Explorer 2000

 

[SERGE13]

Sorry! I'm not very good at English.
I have a problem, periodically turn on the lamp "check fuel cap".
fuel cap-normal.
What reasons can lead to the inclusion of this warning light?
Sincerely SERGE13

 

[Joe Dirt]

Hi Serge-

The fuel filler cap not tightening correctly will make the light go on, and can also create problems driving. Try loosening and then putting it back on again. If the light stays on, you may need to buy a new fuel cap, they can sometimes go bad.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Xplorer82]

also, if it comes back on check the filler neck for cracks.

 

[Joe Dirt]

Good point... Forgot about the cracked neck. If you do need a new filler neck (that runs from the fuel cap to the rubber lines to the fuel tank, the neck is visible from the wheel well- Tony at 1A auto sells a great one.

Here is a thread where I review the 1A Auto part and show the install: CLICK ME

 

[SERGE13]

Thank you Joe Dirt and Xplorer82
Joe Dirt you are a very good mechanic!
Signal "check fuel cap" No!
I had a bad fuel cap
The fuel tank is not a vacuum.
Now all O. K.

 

[Xplorer82]

your welcome Serge. glad you got it taken care of.

 

[SERGE13]

Xplorer82 Thanks for your kind words.
Here I got great help.
The American people are very good.
Thanks
Sincerely SERGE13

 

[Joe Dirt]

Good deal- glad you got it fixed Serge!