darrelld Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 I am getting ready to leave for a trip and now am receiving Check Fuel Filler Inlet error on the dash. Anyone seen this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtorres Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Someone else on this Forum mentioned the same error though I can't remember who. They said they took it to the dealer and the dealer couldn't find anything wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtorres Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Found it, it's in the first paragraph: http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/index.php?/topic/429-4000-mile-trip-in-my-new-c-max/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrelld Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Thanks, didn't have time to visit the dealer before my trip so I took my Passat TDI. I have dealer appointment on Monday to check this out. I have read on other Ford models where this same error required fuel system parts replacement. Hopefully this will not be my case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhackwyatt Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) From the manual: If the fuel fill inlet was not properly closed, a Check Fuel Fill Inletmessage may appear on the information display screen. At the nextopportunity, do the following:1. Safely pull off the road.2. Put the vehicle in P (Park) and turn the ignition off.3. Open the fuel filler door and remove any visible debris from the fuelfill opening.4. Insert either the fuel fill nozzle or the fuel fill funnel provided with thevehicle several times to dislodge any debris and/or allow the inlet toclose properly. If this action corrects the problem, the message may not resetimmediately. It may take several driving cycles for the message to turnoff. A driving cycle consists of an engine start-up (after four or morehours with the engine off) followed by city/highway driving. Continuingto drive with the message on may cause the service engine soon lamp toturn on as well. Edited November 11, 2012 by zhackwyatt fbov and ptjones 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrelld Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 From the manual: Thanks, I read that in the manual too and I tried to reset the warning light. Including using the funnel and a sugestion from another Ford forum with this issue to clean the inside of the inlet seal. Still the problem persists, I am currently out of town but my step-daughter has driven the C-Max numerous times like described in the manual but the error light stays on. I am currently driving my Passat TDI on my trip while my new less than 1000 mile C-Max sits at home with this error till Tuesday when I drop it by the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtrjr Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 I don't usually post anything but I get a lot of great information from forums like this so I felt obligated to respond. I'm glad you didn't take it on your trip as I had a similar issue. I also had the check fuel filler inlet message. I tried to correct it by messing around with the inlet to no avail. It was a Friday and I wasn't overly concerned about it so I figured I'd take it in on Monday. I had just over 1,00 miles on it. Saturday we went into town and at 1,050 miles the check engine light came on. Now I had both messages showing up. I immediately took it to the dealer. The dealer was unable to do anything with it on Saturday but gave me a loaner. On the following Thursday they called to tell me it was done. When I picked it up they told me that it had to do with the emmission system and that they replaced a "purge valve" and a "shut off valve". I now have about 2,200 miles on it and haven't had the problem since. I don't know how serious it really was but was relieved to have it corrected. The two items listed on the work order were as follows: AU5Z-9C915-C VALVE ASYFV6Z-9D333-A HOSE - CONNECT I can also provide the statement of what they did if you want it but I figured I wouldn't type it out unless you needed it. Hope this helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrelld Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) I don't usually post anything but I get a lot of great information from forums like this so I felt obligated to respond. I'm glad you didn't take it on your trip as I had a similar issue. I also had the check fuel filler inlet message. I tried to correct it by messing around with the inlet to no avail. It was a Friday and I wasn't overly concerned about it so I figured I'd take it in on Monday. I had just over 1,00 miles on it. Saturday we went into town and at 1,050 miles the check engine light came on. Now I had both messages showing up. I immediately took it to the dealer. The dealer was unable to do anything with it on Saturday but gave me a loaner. On the following Thursday they called to tell me it was done. When I picked it up they told me that it had to do with the emmission system and that they replaced a "purge valve" and a "shut off valve". I now have about 2,200 miles on it and haven't had the problem since. I don't know how serious it really was but was relieved to have it corrected. The two items listed on the work order were as follows: AU5Z-9C915-C VALVE ASYFV6Z-9D333-A HOSE - CONNECT I can also provide the statement of what they did if you want it but I figured I wouldn't type it out unless you needed it. Hope this helps... Thanks for the update. I will post back what they find. Update 11.13.2012Dealer is having to replace parts and the C-Max will be in the shop for at least 2 more days. Dealer provided me with a 2013 Escape 1.6L Ecoboost until my C-Max is repaired. Edited November 13, 2012 by darrelld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) crap, I got this message tonight and I am 285 miles from home. My odo is at 25,000 miles. Ssssh. Edited February 16, 2014 by Jus-A-CMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdefny Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 No big deal. Galpin will hook you up. I heard they are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) No big deal. Galpin will hook you up. I heard they are good.I know Galpin will. However my real issue is right now, my check engine is on and I have 250 miles STILL to get home. So much for the 1,000 miles buffer till the check engine. ..mine was like 5 miles. Sssssh Edited February 17, 2014 by Jus-A-CMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Sorry you're having trouble when you are on the road Jus. I tried scanning through old posts on the subject. Doesn't appear that your car will be in big trouble if you keep going and head home. Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) Thanks Laurel, I was packing when I saw that Check Engine light...so for this thread - that 1,000 mile buffer is NOT solid, it will come on when it wants to. Now, here's the TWISTER...I usually tank up at the Indian place north of Independence on thw way back. After filling her up, both Check Engine & Check the Fuel Line Inlet were GONE. I'll see if it comes up tomorrow but I need to send Maxine to Galpin anyway for the recall updates anyway. The error codes should be there...this one was a real puzzle. ICE and EV was fine, neither one missed a heart beat...and I still had fun. So far 2 trips to Mammoth has resulted in 2 issues - one was a flat! The shop I took it to at Mammoth could not find diddly-squat in the tire so I drove back 290 miles back to my regular tire shop and they found it. Luckily I didn't pay anything. As it turns out, to find a real puncture in a tire it's best to use a water tank which most -apparently- tire shops do not use. They use a squirt bottle or visual inspection. That was not good enuf. Luckily I made it back with my family OK and we did stop twice to check the tire pressue (good use of the digital reader that one of the guys recommended here). It was a wee loss but we continued. And now this trip - this. Hmmh...I wonder if there is a message in there... Edited February 18, 2014 by Jus-A-CMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdefny Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 The message is that the C-Max is still a great car and it got you home safely. Also, I drove for a couple of months with the fuel filler/CEL until I had other reason to bring the car in and there was no problem. Laurel and Jus-A-CMax 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) No issues this morning, it was like nothing happened! I wonder if the elevation had anything to do with it as well as it was stormy that night I drove? tdefny - could not agree with you more - CMax is a great car. Also thats a long time, ballsy mate ;) Edited February 18, 2014 by Jus-A-CMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdefny Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I like my dealer, but not enough to go any more than I absolutely have to. Besides, I drive in EV most of the time so I wasn't too worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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