2004-2008 Ford F-150: Broken Fuel Door Fix!
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- In this video we fix a very common issue affecting the 2004-2008 Ford F-150 pickup trucks.
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Is the 2011 the same?
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Hey, Ford Tech, I have a mystery problem with my 2013 F150 5.0 with VERY low rpm (it literally idled at 100 rpm today at red lights). It’s not the F27 fuse, it’s not the fuel relay #8 in power distribution box, it’s not the fuel pump driver module. It’s also not throwing any codes. It was rough starting but that has since stopped now that I’ve been using premium fuel and Lucas fuel treatment. Wade Ford in Smyrna, GA wants to do a “de-carb” on my engine in one week. I’m a bit skeptical of that. Do you have any suggestions? I’d be happy to share any photos/videos with you. Thanks!
Got parts in a few days. Fixed in minutes. Thanks!
The dealership recommended to pull the door off before removing the housing from the bed side.
Mine just broke, how convenient. Thanks Brian, perfect timing.
Yeah he didn’t show the clips so his tutorial is why mine broke
Best walkthrough I’ve found. Huge difference seeing it done by someone with experience.
This was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do smh you make it look SO EASY
Mine broke a little over a month ago and I have been dreading getting in there to fix it. Had no idea it was this simple. Thanks for the vid
The Betrayer my ‘05 was broken for years. Had I known it was this simple... I too would have fixed it. Haha.
Just wanted to say that your video made this a very easy project. Worked exactly as you showed.
Hello, I wished I came across your video first before tackling this project. Other videos were not quite as clear as yours about the removal and installation of this fuel door. BUT, yours is the best I've found! I literally tore the old unit out of the housing. I had plastic removal tools for trim, and just about destroyed two of the "prying" tools just getting under the lip. I eventually used a needle nose pliers to grab the tabs and break them off the broken unit. I didn't care, since it was going in the trash. After viewing your video all that I really needed was a couple of smaller slot screwdrivers to get the two plastic snaps disengaged from the frame. The real blessing here was your installation tips. I was thinking how the heck can I get this installed (sort of like a square plug in a round hole). But, after viewing your instructional video it went in pretty easily. You're right though, it is a very tight fit. Thank you for your assistance! It is most appreciated and I saved $$$$ from having to take it to the dealer. 😃
Perfect, to the point, real time step by step. Just picked up an 06 f150 xlt, fixing small things like this just to make it that much more nicer. Much appreciated.
This was tremendous help. Broke the plastic clips removing the door panel but no one’s fault but my own. Thanks for putting this out.
Thanks, Brian! I ordered the parts using your links, "liked", left a comment, subscribed, and named our new puppy Brian!
What the truck!
Just did mine about 5 minutes ago. Easy to do for the most part. Getting the new one in was a bit tricky at one point, but with a bit work it went finally.
A great how to. You coached me thru. My replacement was 12 bucks on Amazon.
5 stars !
As an extra precaution, if you're DIY and nervous about it, you can put a couple layers of making tape around the hole to protect the paint...
Great vid
took the words right out of my mouth!
Tape it all the way to the driver's door to be safe.
I work at an independent shop and whenever these old fords come in and I have a scanner hooked up I always check the mileage for fun and you’d be surprised how many of these fords have an inaccurate odometer, I have an 04 when I got it the odo said 167k, I hooked up the scanner it had 294k, just put a timing set in it she’s running great really quiet it came from Florida so no rust it’s still got the original exhaust
Mine broke on first fuel fill after purchasing the truck used. When I opened fuel door at the gas station, I heard a clip flying off. I fixed the door by sticking neodymium magnets until I got a replacement.
You’re not the first I’ve seen using those little magnets! Have had a customer or two using the same come through my emissions shop. Whatever works! Glad to know how to fix them now.
Maybe, a four inch nail or a shoe lace AND a 4 inch nail. :-D :-D
This happened on my 2010, found a video here on RUclips on how to fix it and it didn’t cost me a dime. 2 years later it still works great.
This video was very professional. Thank you!
I bought my truck new in November 2004, have 108,600 on it, love this truck.
Gas door latch spring minor imperfection.
2004 F 150 just broke, and thanks you you Brian, easy fix!! :)
This just happened to my 04 F150. Now its going to get fixed. Thanks!!!!!
I just super glued two magnets to hold the door closed. Works fine.
Thank you for your video. It took me 20 minutes to replace this on my Ford F150 5.4 Triton XL. That guy has been driving around for two years with a piece of foil keeping it closed. I just got to say I love it when he goes on vacation. Then I get to work fixing the truck all the little things that have been broken for far too long. From vacuum hoses to solenoid sensors the only thing I haven't been able to do is replace the sensor that tire dealership broke when they replace the tire.
thank you, thank you,,, been a mecahnic for 50 years, never could have done this without your video, was finished in 15 minutes
Mine's been broke for 3 years or more. Now I'm going to get this fixed on my 2005 F150 with 312,000 miles on it. By the way Brian, i took your advice and changed the oil viscosity from 5W20 to 10W30. Man does it ride better, seems a little quieter, and I know it's happier truly being well lubricated. What would we do without your great advice? THUMBS UP!
Your advice just saved me $150 labor at the local Ford dealer!
Me and my dad had the hardest time putting the new housing in. Our top clips just wouldn’t fit in flush. We got it as close we could and I’m going with it. It’s not hanging out but not perfect. About 97% flush based on your video. Much easier to take out than to get in😂
Beat the crap outta mine and it still ain’t flush😂
Same my 2006 looks like crap!! Sticks out like a sore thumb...literally sore thumbs lol.
I'm no mechanic but I just stated earlier I do all the little repairs on my truck once my guy takes off and goes on vacation when I replace this part I had a bit of a time getting it that clerk also but then I took a little bit of WD-40 and ran around the rim slid right in clicked and it was done
Glad to see the gobblin didn't make anything go wrong. Thanks for the instruction.
I recently purchased my 2nd 04 F-150 STX;
F-150 #1. Is an 04 FX4, Being a new comer to the F-150's and issues with 17 yr old trucks, I've learned so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge,tricks and tips, if it wasn't for you, I might've regretted my purchases 🤭
I have a 2004 f150 4 door, Mine broke today, that small white part fell on the ground when I opened it. This diver is a huge help. I’ll get a new one and replace it. Thanks.
Great video. After watching it, it took me like 10 minutes to swap out. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the thorough instructions on how to fix this problem. I will give fixing it a try, and know that I will be successful.
Thank you, finally found one where the pivot is broken like mine rather than just the large spring came off the housing pin or the pivot pin lifted out of a slot. And you showed how to remove the door too. All I have to do now is order a new filler housing.
Thanks again!
I just did this on my truck, but I bought it used and my fuel door was held on my some type of adhesive! Had to buy a new door and repaint it! Love the vids!
Thanks so much for this video! I was going to pay a body shop to do this repair until I saw your video. When I saw how simple it was, I ordered the parts and did the repair myself.
My go to guy from now on for my 2005 F150 lariat 4wd. Great tutorial video.
I'm not a ford guy by any means, but I love your videos
Moving the fuel neck was the trick. I was stuck getting the new part in. You rock
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I really appreciate the detailed step-by-step video and the link to Amazon for the exact part! I initially took this to the Pep Boys near me. They said I needed to take it to a body shop. I'm guessing that you saved me at least a hundred dollars! By the way... For the folks (like me) who are not mechanically inclined... After watching this video TWICE, I completed the repair/replacement in about 15 minutes. Thanks again!!
Thanks , been searching for the solution to this issue for months. Replacement part should be here day after tomorrow!
Thanks again
A day after watching the most common Ford problems video my steering stem started binding. Thanks to that video I fixed it myself.
My 08 5.4 runs like crap at idle but only when it's warmed up. It runs great in winter and terrible on hot days. Chugs when rolling to a stop and when parked. Chain tensioner, cam phaser, or both?
You have low oil pressure concerns dues to leakage past the chain tensioner seals. A full timing job is in order.
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@@FordTechMakuloco Thanks a lot. I appreciate the generosity.
FordTechMakuloco... you're a lifesaver! I just had this same issue happen on my wifes truck and thanks to you, this will be a piece of cake! Especially thankful that you linked the part in Amazon for this, it made the repair even easier not having to search for the part! Thank you!
After watching, I changed mine in about 10 mins.and believed me, I'm as UN mechanical as they come. Thanks!! One note though. I have a flare side '04 f150. If you do too, be sure to order for the "flare side" not the standard build. Thanks Brian, enjoy your videos.
Mine broke on my 2005 Ford FX4. What can I say,it's an old truck. I got my filler neck off Amazon for 19 bucks and was off and running. Thanks 😎 dude
2009-2014 models suffer from a similar problem. Thanks
I just used the old plastic part leading to the filler tube on our out house door.
I needed to see this for a different reason. I have new fiberglass bedsides that I have to put on, and with the driver's side I needed to know how to get the filler neck loose so I could move the bed back just enough to access the spot welds on the front of the bed. May replace this while I'm at it since it is rusty and it's starting to be loose. Fuel door still closes tight, but can not hurt to put a new one on.
thank you much, for the perfect instructions. removed and replaced.. hardest part was getting the old broken one out of there.
Thanks Brian mine just broke this morning it's just like yours looks fairly easy
I have to send you a great thank you! The door of my 2004 FX4 broke about a month ago - i had no idea how easy it would be to fix until your video. Bought the part from a Ford dealer in NH thru Amazon for $27.40 - saved a bunch compared to my local Ford dealer in NJ. Just popped it in - 15 minutes time carefully following your video and all is good with the world. Thanks!!!
I ordered the housing from Amazon and can’t get it to fit through the opening for anything. Do you have a link by chance
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I just replaced the gas cap cover. It was easy. Thank you!!
Damn, it's nice to watch you do it before I do it... Years ago, it was trial and error - figure it out and get it done. Today, I watch RUclips and get past the trial and error.... and just get it done. It's a BFD and makes a diff, so thanks!
Very informative. Your information you pass on is invaluable. Thank you for taking the time.
Thanks. I feel like I'm going to be able to knock out this repair for my wife's truck and be a hero. I changed the power window motor assembly last year she was over the moon with that repair image how much of a star I will be when I fix a piece that is noticeable all the time. Thanks for the post. I will give you a like and comment. Also I will check out your other videos to see if I might subscribe. If I don't at least I know you are out there making very good walkthrough videos.
You put the 5100’s on your truck. Nice! Just did mine front and back this week.
Of course! You don't follow me on Facebook?
Thanks for the video you posted this yesterday"Friday" went this morning to my Ford dealer this morning Saturday 7/27/19 picked up the part. 15 minutes later fixed. Only thing I would add is be careful taking the lid off the assembly there is a catch to retain it to the hinge that is really small and will break. Thanks FordTechMakuloco love your videos. $42.34
Great instructional video as always! Try using Velcro instead if you don't want to spend time and money to fix this annoying issue only to possibly break again in the future. It's cheap and a quick solution unless that's not how you like to roll with things sometimes.
Awesome step-through video! Mine works perfectly again.
Take your time and it will fit! I almost gave up…. Great video
Yay for this video. Mikes been broken a little bit and driving me crazy but wasn’t sure how easy it would be to fix
Cool tip on a fast repair for a very common problem.
Instructions worked great!!!
Best walk through on this.
Worked perfectly using your videos as a guide. Also, genuine parts work not the aftermarket!
You have to be a psychic at this point. Something breaks and within a week or so you have a video. I am seriously flummoxed. WTF? Thanks for the help on these trucks. Mines been a PITA but I love it. Glutton for punishment I guess. lol
He put up a video last year about spark plug blowouts about a week or two before my new-to-me F-250 blew one out--I bought the tools he recommended, followed his guide, and fixed it myself in my driveway and I've put over 26k miles on it since without issue. My last blowout I paid a shop to do, 69 miles later I was at the side of the road trying to put the flames out and it cost me a NICE 2002 Mustang GT.
Good to hear from you again Brian. I have an 08 so I might have to do this someday. Thanks for the info
Thank you. I fixed my door after watching this
@4:18 Tech: “Trust me”.
@4:18 Me: “I do”.
I’ve been trusting you for years.
You have never failed me.
A few years ago, you said, “Do not use after market, use Motorcraft or you will have to replace it again in 6 months!”.
(‘06 Escape oil sender)
I did not listen.
Six months later…yep, leaking again!!! Lesson learned.
Then hurricane Ian destroyed the car!
Thanks for everything Makuloco! 😁👍
Aloha's Bruddah! It's been a while. All I can say is it's been a madhouse here. Major reno's throughout the whole house. The last thing on our list is to replace all the interior doors. They are from the 1980s .. so they are almost 40 years old.
Bruddah, when are ya coming back to Hawaii? No need to spend hard-earned money on hotel space. We got two extra bedrooms. Plenty of room for the family. Y'all can use the truck while you're here. Btw, we ordered some of your Tee's and a sticker for my toolbox.
Brah, my fuel door is in the same shape. Hey man, at least it closes... I'm guessing this procedure is the same for my 2k9 F150 (?).
Give the family an Aloha's Hug from Uncle Rick and Aunty Soon.
Watched the video twice. Rewound and played parts numerous times. It took me some large pliers to muscle it out. Then I spent an hour trying to put the new housing in. I don’t know how you do it because I’m watching the video and imitating your movements and it won’t go in. I gave up and will tackle it tomorrow.
That's me right now. I can't get the new one in. I've watched the video several times too.
Keep at it. It’s been a while since I did it, so I do t remember how I did it. I just remember once I got it turned just right, it went in and I thought that was easy. But it was after a lot of pushing and cussing. In fact, my truck got totaled in August 2022 and I got a broken arm out of the deal.
@@keithcarpenter3218 I finally got it done yesterday. Had to have some help with pulling the gas pipe down and pushing the part in. After I got it in, had trouble lining up the holes to put the screws back in. Got it done and I'm finally happy to have my gas cap cover fixed.
Meguiar's is having a meltdown watching you use glass cleaner, haha.
Thanks for the tips. Just so you know, glass cleaner is not what you want to use on paint, (strips any wax/sealant that may be present) use a quick detail spray or a diluted no-rinse wash like Optimum no rinse.
Of course but I am looking at it from a shop perspective, no one really has Meguiars quick detailer on their bench.
Thanks for a great step by step instruction on my 05 which has been broken for a year.!!!
Thanks for making this video. It provided lots of useful information, but for me the replacement was still an aboslute nightmare. One major factor was buying the replacement part from amazon. The part was a poor fit. After much sanding, I was able to get it to fit. However if I have to do this again, I will definitely buy the part directly from Ford. The cheap chinese junk is not worth the frustration.
Another awesome instructional video!!! Thanks FordTechMakuloco!!!
You probably just saved me atleast 100$ THANKS BOSS!
On my '12 . .. the spring slipped off the rod.
I incorporated a small screw & washer to the end of the rod for the fix. Many F-150 owners have run into the "slipped off spring" problem.
Love your work, explanations, & videos. You are the "Go To Guy" for
Fix Or Repair Daily😲(FORD)just kidding
My '12 Raptor has been very reliable, though. A lead frame connector & reprogramming w/trans oil & filter change was FREE. And, I replaced the passenger blend door actuator ALL from the glove box.
Quite a feat, seems impossible, & I do not recommend anyone try it.
Appreciate this video. Clear and concise. Helped me visualize what needed to be done to fix my fuel filler door on my 2006 F150. It was a lot tougher to remove the insert than it was to install the new one. But still basically a piece of cake, just the plastic gets a bit brittle after 16 years...
Too bad we couldn't have done ours together John. I found it came out pretty easy. Putting it back in was another story. PITA.
Just a tip for those who cannot install their replacement no matter how big and strong you are. I got the exact matching replacement part from ebay for a 2004 F150 5.4, it was an exact match, I even measured it with a digital measuring device, yet it was impossible to snap the tabs back on! First bottoms then tops, I know! I thought this simple cheap thing should be the easiest thing ever to replace, NOPE! Tried for an hour, used all sorts of tools to help, filed down the tabs a bit, fingers hurt bad, no go. Finally loosened the gas filler neck at the wheel well that's held by the first clamp to push it back a bit for more room. That did the trick. The filler neck was so stiff it was not allowing any more room at all to install the part until I loosed it. I'm saying this because this was not said in this video, if it was I would've done it sooner! Live and learn, I thought I was stupid! Nope! There was simply no room to push it any further. They must've initially installed it differently at the factory to make it so tight to do in reverse, because I had 1/4" to go before the tabs would clip on until I loosened that filler neck.
I might need to try that, it was easy to take off but been struggling to put on. am not a mechanically inclined skilled person. There’s a reason I work management jobs.
Good video. Helped me remove the old gzs coor assembly. Unfortunately, I broke the door cover when I tried to remove from assy. Now gotta go find and buy a door cover. Maybe try one oc the after market covers.
Thanks for the video you motivated me to get mine fixed it's been like that for two to three years now
THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! I was having trouble taking out the old. You saved me and my paint!
I drove for two years with my fuel door flopping in the wind without a care. I trade the truck in and here this video pops up.
I guess if I'd have applied some effort into I could have fixed it but eh.
@ 1:40 : "That looks like a goblin right there and it's kind of freaking me out behind me"
This is why I will subscribe.
Thank you for the video’s they are so very helpful. In attempting to remove the existing 3 screws I encountered 2 of the screws that won’t back out, when using a driver or socket, they just keep spinning, any suggestions? The space is really tight, as you know, so getting pliers in to turn the hex head is futile.
I just put a Piece of Velcro,stays closed! Cost me $1.00 and 5 minutes! works great . A small Piece the size of a finger nail on door and inside right where they come together when closed .
That "goblin" you saw, was it by any chance the 5.4 3V gremlin? If that truck had a full timing job and new oil pump, that may explain why the the gremlin was chased from the engine compartment to wreak havoc on the fuel door. :) Great work on these vids Brian - excellent info!
Yeah makes sense, this one had a new engine installed, interesting.
@@FordTechMakuloco what happened to the time lapse video of that engine install? I was really interested to see it happen...
Just did mine while watching this video. Thanks for all your help!
Well done instructional video.
That freaked me out too Brian 😲😲😲😲😲 Nice job👍👍
@@LynxStarAuto Spooky Stuff
Luckily my wife is a beauty actually, I am very lucky!
@@FordTechMakuloco I bet she is neighbor. 👍👍
At about 1:53 it looked like Dr. Zira from the Planet Of The Apes movies. (shows my age, I guess, not to think Goblins).
@@andrewjohn7782 lol
Thank you for taking the time to explain every step slowly and clearly. Great instructions!
Thanks a LOT your description was precise to the point... Keep teaching us ...
Makuloco!!! You should make a 2004-2008 fuel pump replacement video because I’m sure mine is about to give out sooner or later because it pings constantly and idles rough.
I have a 2006 been broken didn't know how to fix it now I know thanks
Nice Job! I never replaced one, you make it look easy.
I still see alot of these trucks on the road. Im a 240,000 miles and wont be selling any time soon.
I'm only at 140k on my 2004, so hopefully I have at least 100k miles left in her **knock on wood**
I have an 04 that I have 235000 miles on. Im not sure if she has had the cam phasers problem fixed but I have done alot of mechanical work to her myself. I've never been a Ford guy but I needed a 4x4 under $5000 and this is what I could find. So I can hear the lifters tapping so I am going to buy those and the 620 dollar cam phasers timing chain kit I have the upgraded oil pump already and a new water pump thermostat and serpentine belt. Not sure what else I should do while I have the engine tore down like this but she should run and sound great after this
Danny, I got a 2005 F150 FX4 with 323,500 miles & still going - drive it just about everyday. I'll be keeping mine, no intention of selling - body is still in EXCELLENT shape! One damn tough truck!
LoL thank you for this. Mine has been broken for about a year lol. Didnt know it was that easy to fix. 🤣🤣 i would have fixed it a long time ago.
It's way harder to get that new housing in than it looks. What I did was what he said but let me emphasize "Hook it first" keep it hooked in as you try to turn it to get the flow thing in.
Easy, any 10 y/o with twenty years experience and three hands can do it. Still like your channel and the instructions. Without you, the paint would be scratched up, the plastic tube to the filler neck would be sideways and the door would open north and south, instead of left to right.
Ty for this bro!!!! And you magically had the Amazon product I bought
Thank you for this video. I watched your video 2 times then changed the door. It took less than 15 minutes. Thanks so much. I'm glad I have subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for the help
Do y have a video on fixing the sliding glass window on a Lincoln Mark LT 2006?
Once again Brian you are the man when it comes to the Ford F150. Mine just broke. Thanks for the info. Merry Christmas to you and the family from NC