Answer:
Yes, the 2016 Ford Taurus does not have a traditional gas cap. Instead, it features a capless fuel filler system that uses two locking flaps to keep the fuel in and allows for refueling without the need for a cap.
To refill the fuel tank, you simply need to open the fuel door like you normally would and push the fuel pump nozzle past the small flap. Once through, keep pushing until you feel it pop past the second flap, and then you can fill up as normal.
It’s worth noting that due to the auto-locking nature of the fuel filler, you cannot fill up from a portable gas tank like you normally would. Instead, you would need to use a special funnel that Ford includes with the vehicle.
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Contents
- Why do new cars have no gas cap?
- What happens if your car doesn’t have a gas cap?
- Is there cap for capless gas tank?
- Why does my car not have a fuel cap?
- What is the Ford no fuel cap?
- Why does my new car not have a gas cap?
- What cars have no gas cap?
- When did Ford stop using gas caps?
- Do Fords have fuel caps?
- What happens if my car doesn’t have a gas cap?
Why do new cars have no gas cap?
Not having a twist-on/off cap is one less contact with a gasoline-vapor odor source. No worries about paint scratching from the dangling gas cap, which manages never, ever to fit properly into whatever holder or restraint the automaker provides to keep it out of the way during fueling.
What happens if your car doesn’t have a gas cap?
A cap-less gas tank doesn’t harm the engine nor does it let the fuel spill out of your car. That’s because cars usually have a flapper valve that prevents fuel from leaking out. However, the cap acts as a shield against mud or dirt particles, which may damage the engine if it’s left open.
Is there cap for capless gas tank?
There is no gas cap to deal with. You simply open up the fuel door and insert the pump nozzle.
Why does my car not have a fuel cap?
Some New Vehicles Use a Cap Free Design
Not every vehicle needs a gas cap. Today, some new cars are designed to function without a traditional gas cap. Instead, they have a built-in stopper that’s spring-loaded to block the fuel-filler neck whenever you aren’t adding more fuel.
What is the Ford no fuel cap?
Your vehicle has a capless fuel filler that helps save time at the pump and keeps your hands cleaner. There is no cap to twist off and it’s easy to use.
Why does my new car not have a gas cap?
A trivial reason, of course, is that some new cars don’t have gas tanks. But you don’t mean those. It’s something they can do to make new cars different, and it is a slight convenience. It used to be that people would set their gas caps on the pump, or on the car, and sometimes drive off without them.
What cars have no gas cap?
In addition to the Easy Fuel system on Ford’s lineup, there’s only other vehicles we’re aware of with a capless fuel filler are the Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Cadillac XTS.
When did Ford stop using gas caps?
Ford developed Easy Fuel, a capless locking fuel nozzle in 2008. It’s been on every new Ford since then that wasn’t a diesel.
Do Fords have fuel caps?
The Ford Easy Fuel System is a capless fuel filler system implemented in various Ford vehicles. It offers numerous advantages, including eliminating a fuel cap for faster and more convenient refuelling. The system enhances safety by preventing spills, leaks, and unauthorized tampering with the fuel system.
What happens if my car doesn’t have a gas cap?
If you drive without a gas cap, it can lead to diminished fuel efficiency because the fuel might evaporate without the correct seal on the gas tank. The smell is the gas evaporating from your fuel tank, which can cause poor fuel economy.