The finger lift was a complete and utter eyesore. I cannot believe Ford left it that way for as long as they did. Hell, my 1995 Acura Integra had a gas cover release from inside the car. Tomz is saying that he wishes the gas cover door locked.

 

Thats what the OP probably wanted, but doesn't explain in the response about scratched paint unless you're trying to open the door totally wrong. Yes I do wish it had a locked door. I don't know how long these gascapless systems have been used but I see some Evap. Emissions codes down the line popping up.

 

I wouldn't want an inside release for the gas...so easy to fill up. I hate filling my wife's car now, gotta pull the release and unscrew the cap...and replace the cap. I mean, it's just too much hassle...LOL.

 

The purpose of the re-designed Easy-Fuel system is to help with Emissions problems out of the gas cap. Basically to me the logic behind it seems to be, if its impossible for you to screw on the cap wrong, or forget to screw it on, or not get it tight, then it can never leak. Ford vehicles have had a nice anti-syphon system on their fuel system for a long time too.

 

Actually, the inside release for the gas is a bit of a hassle to remember before you get out of the car, I used to forget it on my wife's car, but you get trained when it's your regular drive. It is just that I would feel better with even that tiny level of security from vandals. And when cheap new cars have it, you know it's not expensive to do.

Tomz

 

I would STILL buy one, knowing what I know.

1. Americanmuscle.com sent me a replacement, it is possibly improved.
and
2. Even when the valet end broke and would not stay inserted, the IKT part of the key chain is still a nice Mustang key chain. You still can easily attach the valet ring (or other ring or key) on and off the main/IKT ring easily.

Tomz

 

They actually DO make a cover (with a key lock) that fits over the easyfuel filler flap. I noticed it when I went to show the easyfuel system to someone at the Detroit Auto Show. I'm willing to bet you can get one from your dealership, though the easyfuel system does have a built-in anti-siphon system, and you need a special funnel to get liquids--including gas from a can--into the system (you get one of these funnels for free with the car--it's in with your spare tire under the trunk deck).

 

Very interesting as usual, FE. Thanks.

 

Heh, just tooling around on the PR website looking for some good photos for a presentation I have to make, when I came across a snippet on the locking cap for the EasyFuel system, as well as one for the anti-siphon valve. Pasted here for your security convenience:

Easy Fuel Can Be Locked
2008-07-15 17:54 GMT
Capless fuel system has optional locking cap



Customers with Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicles equipped with the Easy Fuel Capless Fuel-Filler System can opt for a locking cap for added security against fuel theft.

The locking cap was initially developed to meet regulatory requirements for some export markets that require a key-lock mechanism on vehicle fuel systems. The cap securely fits into the fuel filler neck of the opening and locks with a turn of the key.

The locking cap is an extra security measure since all gas-powered Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars since 2000 and trucks since 2005 have a built-in anti-siphon deterrent – a simple check valve at the bottom of the filler pipe. This check valve allows gasoline in, but makes it near impossible for it to come back out.

Easy Fuel’s optional locking fuel filler cap can be purchased through www.fordaccessories.com or at a local Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership.


Modern Gas Tanks Deter Siphoning
2008-07-11 15:21 GMT
Ford gas tanks are siphon-resistant from the factory.



Incidents of gas siphoning may become more problematic as gas remains above the $4 a gallon mark. But according to Ford Fuel Systems Supervisor Brian Aitken, owners of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars since 2000 and trucks since 2005 are armed from the factory with hardware that can help prevent this common crime.

According to Aitken, Ford’s gasoline-powered vehicles — including those with the Easy Fuel Capless Fuel Filler System — have a built-in anti-siphon deterrent: a simple check valve at the bottom of the filler pipe that easily allows gasoline in, but makes it near impossible for it to come back out. “It’s actually there to reduce refueling emissions when customers fill up at the gas station,” says Aitken, “but this unintended benefit may be helpful in these days of rising fuel prices.”

The valve is mounted at the opening of the fuel tank, where the fuel filler pipe is attached. The one-way valve’s primary purpose is to allow gas and vapors into the tank, but to not allow them out. “

For those customers who own a flexible fuel vehicle, nowadays readily identifiable with a yellow fuel cap, there is an anti-siphon device right in the filler pipe. “This really is the best protection from siphoning,” says Aitken, “since it was designed that way by law.”

Sources:
http://ford.digitalsnippets.com/2008...can-be-locked/
http://ford.digitalsnippets.com/2008...ter-siphoning/

 

I may not be able to search right, but it looks like they do not have the cap lock available at www.fordaccessories.com (as of 9/17)

Tomz