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EnglishFuel and Refueling -> Fuel Quality-E85 for your Ford Focus 2018-2025
Fuel and Refueling
Note: We recommend that you only use
high quality fuel. We do not recommend the
use of aftermarket fuel additives or other
engine treatments.
Note: We do not recommend the use of
additional additives to prevent fuel waxing.
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Long-Term Storage
Most diesel fuels contain biodiesel. We
recommend that you fill the fuel tank with
fuel that does not contain biodiesel if you
intend to store your vehicle for more than
two months.
Your vehicle is suitable for use with ethanol
blends up to 10% (E5 and E10).
Note: We recommend that you only use
high quality fuel. We do not recommend the
use of aftermarket fuel additives or other
engine treatments.
FUEL QUALITY - E85
Long-Term Storage
ChoosingtheRightFuel-FlexFuel
Vehicles
Most gasoline contains ethanol. We
recommend that you fill the fuel tank with
fuel that does not contain ethanol if you
intend to store your vehicle for more than
two months.
WARNING: Do not mix diesel with
gasoline, gasohol or alcohol. This could
cause an explosion.
FUEL QUALITY - DIESEL
Do not modify the fuel system
configuration or the components in the
system. Do not replace the fuel system or
the components with parts not specially
designed to be used with E85.
WARNING: Do not mix diesel with
gasoline, gasohol or alcohol. This could
cause an explosion.
Use minimum 95 octane unleaded
gasoline that meets the specification
defined by EN 228 or the equivalent
national specification, or regular unleaded
gasoline blended with a maximum of 85%
ethanol (E85).
Use diesel that meets the specification
defined by EN 590 or the relevant national
specification.
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Your vehicle is suitable for use with
biodiesel blends up to 7% (B7).
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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing
Fuel and Refueling
Do not use any fuel other than those
If you do not follow this procedure, you
may experience a minor degradation in
engine starting performance and slight
fluctuations in engine speed at idle. Until
you complete the fuel learning process,
these symptoms may continue.
recommended because they could lead to
engine damage that may not be covered
by the vehicle Warranty.
Note: We recommend that you use only
high quality fuel. Use of any fuel other than
those recommended can impair the
emission control system and cause a loss
of vehicle performance.
Long-Term Storage
Most gasoline contains ethanol. We
recommend that you fill the fuel tank with
fuel that contains low ethanol (E10) if you
intend to store your vehicle for more than
two months. Alternatively, we recommend
that you seek advice from an authorized
dealer.
Note: When using E85, your vehicle may
have higher fuel consumption.
Do not use:
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Diesel fuel.
Fuels containing methanol.
Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
FUEL FILLER FUNNEL
LOCATION
The fuel filler funnel is in the glove
compartment or in the spare wheel storage
tray.
Fuels containing more than 85%
ethanol or E100 fuel.
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Fuels containing metallic-based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Leaded fuel (using leaded fuel is
Running out of fuel can cause damage not
prohibited by law).
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Note: Flex fuel vehicles can be fueled with
If your vehicle runs out of fuel:
gasoline, ethanol or a mixture of both.
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Add a minimum of 5 L (1.1 gal) of fuel
Following a refuel, if the ethanol content
of the fuel is different than what you used
previously, we recommend that you drive
your vehicle immediately for a minimum
of 8 km (5 mi) to adapt to the change in
ethanol concentration.
to restart the engine.
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You may need to switch the ignition
from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to
pump the fuel from the tank to the
engine. When restarting, cranking time
takes a few seconds longer than
normal.
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Short stops do not affect the process.
Do not switch the ignition off.
Always observe speed limits and road
Note: If your vehicle is on a steep slope,
conditions.
more fuel may be required.
The engine control module needs to adapt
to the fuel in the tank, especially when
refueling more than half a tank.
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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing
