LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Ford >> 2012 >> Expedition RWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> Fuel Delivery >> Fuel System - General Information >> General Procedures >> Fuel Tank Draining
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Fuel Tank Draining

SPECIAL TOOLS CHART

G07953942
100 Gallon Gasoline Hand Pump Storage Tanker 034-00007 or equivalent
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  1. If equipped, turn the air suspension switch OFF.
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  3. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
  4. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  5. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank.
    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Clamp
    G07953943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: Do not use a hose larger than 13 mm (0.5 in) diameter.
    NOTE: Follow the operating instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
  7. Using the hose of the 100 Gallon Gasoline Hand Pump Storage Tanker, pump the fuel from the fuel tank opening into the 100 Gallon Gasoline Hand Pump Storage Tanker.