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Fuel System - Overview: Notes
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Notes
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The fuel system consists of:
- a Closed Loop Pressure Control (CLPC) system.
- fuel and vapor lines in an integrated bundle assembly.
- a single container fuel tank.
- quick connect fuel and vapor tube couplings.
- a fuel tank filler pipe assembly, which cannot be modified in any way, that also contains a misfuel inhibitor device to permit only unleaded fuel to be pumped into the tank.
- an Easy Fuel™ (capless) fuel tank filler pipe assembly, which cannot be modified in any way and is serviced only by the installation of a new fuel tank filler pipe assembly.
- a supplemental refueling adapter located behind the rear seat.
- a Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) located on the frame rail above the rear of the Fuel Tank.
- a Fuel Pump (FP) module containing:
- the electric FP module which provides pressurized fuel to the high pressure Fuel Pump (FP).
- the fuel level sender.
- a check valve which maintains system pressure after the pump is shut off.
- a pressure relief for overpressure protection in the event of restricted fluid flow.
- a lifetime fuel filter providing filtration to protect the fuel injectors from foreign material.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.