Comments on: Ford to deploy Capless Fuel Filler across model line http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: nvans http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-508084 nvans Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:29:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-508084 I read all of this crap you people are writing. I LOVE Fords. I have had several through my lifetime and only trade them in because I've had them so long I need a change, NOT because there is something wrong with them. I get great service from the Ford dealership I deal with and am very happy with my car. Ford is one of the big dealers who didn't have to be bailed out or worse yet go out of business and they have continued to thrive and do great business. They have the car of the year right now and the Ford Fusion is a great car. Maybe if any of you knew what you were talking about, you would make more sense!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I read all of this crap you people are writing. I LOVE Fords. I have had several through my lifetime and only trade them in because I’ve had them so long I need a change, NOT because there is something wrong with them. I get great service from the Ford dealership I deal with and am very happy with my car. Ford is one of the big dealers who didn’t have to be bailed out or worse yet go out of business and they have continued to thrive and do great business. They have the car of the year right now and the Ford Fusion is a great car. Maybe if any of you knew what you were talking about, you would make more sense!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Sage http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-258882 Sage Fri, 01 Sep 2006 03:56:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-258882 Upon looking at the pictures, unless ford decided to paint the capless "gashole" same color as the body, it seems to me that the actual hinge is BEHIND the fender. Alot of people thesedays have "Service Engine Soon" light come on because of loose gas caps. Most VW/Audi/Nissan/Toyota/Ford/GM Dealers actually do not tell the customers, but charge to reset the light. At two local Nissan dealers, they would replace valves in the gas line system. I personally know of few people who were tricked into this service. The replacement also happens to have a new gas cap... Scams... Getting back to the topic. I am sure that most people do not have pleasent experiences with their FORD dealer service. I owned FORDs for 10+ years, and then gave up after being tricked into spending $$$ everytime something was wrong with the car. All I am saying is that God help you if your high-tech hinged "gashole" in your 2008 FORD fails. I don't think it'll be as cheap as buying a $10 replacement gas cap (which is what happens now). If ford had responsible and moral dealer service, I would see this as a problem, but this seems like an invention that will milk more money out of out-or-warranty customers who have "check engine" light on. Going back to the FORD dealer, a friend had an older ford, and her car didn't start. over the phone, I noticed that the started rolled over fine (meaning battery okay). She had it towed to the FORD dealer, and they replaced her starter ($350)! few days later, same problem, they replaced her battery and alternator ($400). Few days later, still same problem. I then went over and noticed that the distributor cap was ancient and cracked. After $70 for new distributor, rotor, and spark plug wires, car was fine. The FORD dealer tried to milkalmost a grand over a common problem as cracked distributor cap... Shame shame. All I see when I see this "body-integrated-hinged-gashinge" is future FORD dealers milking customers to replace one of these "faulty" doors... Yes, I do not like FORDs. Will other manufacturers follow this example? Once they see how much money ford makes on charging out-of-warranty customers to replace faulty units, of course they will all follow. Upon looking at the pictures, unless ford decided to paint the capless “gashole” same color as the body, it seems to me that the actual hinge is BEHIND the fender.

Alot of people thesedays have “Service Engine Soon” light come on because of loose gas caps. Most VW/Audi/Nissan/Toyota/Ford/GM Dealers actually do not tell the customers, but charge to reset the light.

At two local Nissan dealers, they would replace valves in the gas line system. I personally know of few people who were tricked into this service. The replacement also happens to have a new gas cap… Scams…

Getting back to the topic. I am sure that most people do not have pleasent experiences with their FORD dealer service. I owned FORDs for 10+ years, and then gave up after being tricked into spending $$$ everytime something was wrong with the car.

All I am saying is that God help you if your high-tech hinged “gashole” in your 2008 FORD fails. I don’t think it’ll be as cheap as buying a $10 replacement gas cap (which is what happens now). If ford had responsible and moral dealer service, I would see this as a problem, but this seems like an invention that will milk more money out of out-or-warranty customers who have “check engine” light on.

Going back to the FORD dealer, a friend had an older ford, and her car didn’t start. over the phone, I noticed that the started rolled over fine (meaning battery okay). She had it towed to the FORD dealer, and they replaced her starter ($350)! few days later, same problem, they replaced her battery and alternator ($400). Few days later, still same problem. I then went over and noticed that the distributor cap was ancient and cracked. After $70 for new distributor, rotor, and spark plug wires, car was fine. The FORD dealer tried to milkalmost a grand over a common problem as cracked distributor cap… Shame shame.

All I see when I see this “body-integrated-hinged-gashinge” is future FORD dealers milking customers to replace one of these “faulty” doors…

Yes, I do not like FORDs.

Will other manufacturers follow this example? Once they see how much money ford makes on charging out-of-warranty customers to replace faulty units, of course they will all follow.

]]> By: phylenne Howard http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-255513 phylenne Howard Sun, 27 Aug 2006 23:25:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-255513 How about you make an adapter that will turn a regular tank into a capless one so that those who drive other brands of cars will also buy from you! How about you make an adapter that will turn a regular tank into a capless one so that those who drive other brands of cars will also buy from you!

]]> By: Harry http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-245200 Harry Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:36:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-245200 Never saw so many clueless losers. Denigrating Ford because they bring a slight improvement to market. What class. Perhaps your beloved japanese cars will copy this idea???? You can take that to the bank. Harry Never saw so many clueless losers.
Denigrating Ford because they bring a slight improvement to market.
What class.
Perhaps your beloved japanese cars will copy this idea???? You can take that to the bank.

Harry

]]> By: No more gas caps.... - Motormart - The Car Search Engine Forums http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-238116 No more gas caps.... - Motormart - The Car Search Engine Forums Sat, 19 Aug 2006 18:36:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-238116 [...] Here's a link, to a website that has good pictures, of what this is going to look like...... Ford to deploy Capless Fuel Filler across model line [...] [...] Here’s a link, to a website that has good pictures, of what this is going to look like…… Ford to deploy Capless Fuel Filler across model line [...]

]]> By: Tony http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-222362 Tony Mon, 14 Aug 2006 05:52:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-222362 No fumes escape? Really? Then where does all the air in the tank go when it is refilled with gas? Most pumps now have gas tank-air returns that capture that air, but if this system is a one way valve, as the picture and article suggests, then that tank certainly does emit a tank full of fumes every time you fill up. As a side note, if you're not attentive enough to put your gas cap back on, what makes you think you deserve to drive a 3000+lb vehicle on public roads? No fumes escape? Really? Then where does all the air in the tank go when it is refilled with gas? Most pumps now have gas tank-air returns that capture that air, but if this system is a one way valve, as the picture and article suggests, then that tank certainly does emit a tank full of fumes every time you fill up.

As a side note, if you’re not attentive enough to put your gas cap back on, what makes you think you deserve to drive a 3000+lb vehicle on public roads?

]]> By: …Ford will remove all gas caps post 2008? at Didn’t You Hear… http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-219310 …Ford will remove all gas caps post 2008? at Didn’t You Hear… Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:20:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-219310 [...] [Via: Leftlane] [...] [...] [Via: Leftlane] [...]

]]> By: Roach http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-219294 Roach Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:03:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-219294 hey how about a glassless window that would be very BOLD MOVE/money saver hey how about a glassless window that would be very BOLD MOVE/money saver

]]> By: Ilovelamp http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218892 Ilovelamp Thu, 10 Aug 2006 16:43:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218892 Ford - you stupid idiots. Ford – you stupid idiots.

]]> By: Fatstrat http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218805 Fatstrat Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:56:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218805 going to have to reserve comment until I see this thing in action. At first look, doesn't seem like that big of a deal. going to have to reserve comment until I see this thing in action.
At first look, doesn’t seem like that big of a deal.

]]> By: Jan http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218713 Jan Thu, 10 Aug 2006 12:49:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218713 Err, the Citroen BX had this way back in 1982. Smug, moi? Err, the Citroen BX had this way back in 1982.

Smug, moi?

]]> By: andrew http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218579 andrew Thu, 10 Aug 2006 06:22:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218579 everyone we should all go out and buy ford stock the company is going to surge know thank you gas cap your a life saver....NOT everyone we should all go out and buy ford stock the company is going to surge know
thank you gas cap your a life saver….NOT

]]> By: Jason http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218238 Jason Thu, 10 Aug 2006 02:19:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218238 It is on the TV News, also................................ wwwwhhhhaaaatttt ttthhhheee ffffuuuucccckkkk............ It is on the TV News, also………………………….. wwwwhhhhaaaatttt ttthhhheee ffffuuuucccckkkk…………

]]> By: Diablo Cody http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218172 Diablo Cody Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:23:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218172 Nice cargina. Nice cargina.

]]> By: wow http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218162 wow Wed, 09 Aug 2006 23:57:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218162 first GM and their lauded colors and paint department now Ford with capless gas tanks........ and to the one ask why we are so critical of ford for doing this and not bimmer or honda or toyta....if they had done it, last I check they weren't losing money I think most would agree to not criticize so much if they were making a profit................... first GM and their lauded colors and paint department now Ford with capless gas tanks……..
and to the one ask why we are so critical of ford for doing this and not bimmer or honda or toyta….if they had done it, last I check they weren’t losing money

I think most would agree to not criticize so much if they were making a profit……………….

]]> By: the 60 billion $$ man » Ford to Ditch Gas Cap in 2008 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218158 the 60 billion $$ man » Ford to Ditch Gas Cap in 2008 Wed, 09 Aug 2006 23:49:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218158 [...] Ford to deploy Capless Fuel Filler across model line [...] [...] Ford to deploy Capless Fuel Filler across model line [...]

]]> By: Slow Moe Joe http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218134 Slow Moe Joe Wed, 09 Aug 2006 23:12:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218134 So, my ford truck wont idle, stuff falls off it, and it only has 60 thousand miles. I know that ford MUST make a capless filler tube! Forget about actually making a DECENT car or truck, lets concentrate on things that dont really matter. Hey, wait! This makes sence to me now! This makes spending all your money on gas EVEN faster! GREAT! Ford you suck So, my ford truck wont idle, stuff falls off it, and it only has 60 thousand miles. I know that ford MUST make a capless filler tube! Forget about actually making a DECENT car or truck, lets concentrate on things that dont really matter.

Hey, wait! This makes sence to me now! This makes spending all your money on gas EVEN faster! GREAT!

Ford you suck

]]> By: Dan the Man http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218120 Dan the Man Wed, 09 Aug 2006 22:54:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218120 Ford should be pouring there resources into quality and reliablity .... not gimmicks. This is why, Bamf, we cannot understand this idea. They need short of a miracle to turn their company around. I strongly doubt that a capless fuel filler will convince car buyers to purchase a ford. Oh well, props to the Ford R&D department .... at least they are not sleeping. Ford should be pouring there resources into quality and reliablity …. not gimmicks. This is why, Bamf, we cannot understand this idea. They need short of a miracle to turn their company around. I strongly doubt that a capless fuel filler will convince car buyers to purchase a ford. Oh well, props to the Ford R&D department …. at least they are not sleeping.

]]> By: BAMF http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218106 BAMF Wed, 09 Aug 2006 22:29:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218106 I'd just like to point out that if it were Mercedes, BMW, hell even Honda that had come out with this, there would be much less criticism. In fact, I can't understand why there is any criticism at all. Why do you guys view this as such a terrible thing? I’d just like to point out that if it were Mercedes, BMW, hell even Honda that had come out with this, there would be much less criticism.

In fact, I can’t understand why there is any criticism at all. Why do you guys view this as such a terrible thing?

]]> By: bealzabub http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218103 bealzabub Wed, 09 Aug 2006 22:23:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218103 Hey, can you supply a link to that gas cap that has a retractable door? Hey, can you supply a link to that gas cap that has a retractable door?

]]> By: Mitch http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218072 Mitch Wed, 09 Aug 2006 21:26:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218072 Another good move by Ford Another good move by Ford

]]> By: 1952 MG TD http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218056 1952 MG TD Wed, 09 Aug 2006 20:49:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218056 Thank GOD that GM isn't following suit. Without those yellow gas caps, how would I know if my vehicle can run e85? /sarc Thank GOD that GM isn’t following suit. Without those yellow gas caps, how would I know if my vehicle can run e85? /sarc

]]> By: xtreme http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218041 xtreme Wed, 09 Aug 2006 20:33:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218041 how the hell is that innovation... I purchased a gas cap that has a retractable circular door that I just put the nozzle in and pump my gas without having to take the cap off. And when I pull the nozzle out it automatically hinges back shut. You can purchase this wonderfull inovation at auto zone for 8 bucks. Ford should just buy these in bulk and put them on all their cars! how the hell is that innovation… I purchased a gas cap that has a retractable circular door that I just put the nozzle in and pump my gas without having to take the cap off. And when I pull the nozzle out it automatically hinges back shut. You can purchase this wonderfull inovation at auto zone for 8 bucks. Ford should just buy these in bulk and put them on all their cars!

]]> By: Brandon http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218031 Brandon Wed, 09 Aug 2006 20:16:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218031 Cool. But hardly enough to make me trade my A4 infor a Ford. Cool. But hardly enough to make me trade my A4 infor a Ford.

]]> By: Mike http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218022 Mike Wed, 09 Aug 2006 20:05:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218022 I'd hit it. I’d hit it.

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218012 ss Wed, 09 Aug 2006 19:40:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218012 capless gas tank!!! WHOOOOO ford is saved.......... capless gas tank!!! WHOOOOO ford is saved……….

]]> By: Leopold Porkstacker http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-218010 Leopold Porkstacker Wed, 09 Aug 2006 19:37:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-218010 Perhaps siphoning fuel from Fords will be easier for thieves now. -he who stacks pork Perhaps siphoning fuel from Fords will be easier for thieves now.

-he who stacks pork

]]> By: Stu Pidasso http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217997 Stu Pidasso Wed, 09 Aug 2006 19:18:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217997 Where in the hell are the BP advertisements going to go now???? BP needs the scratch for pipeline repairs! Where in the hell are the BP advertisements going to go now????
BP needs the scratch for pipeline repairs!

]]> By: jtg http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217982 jtg Wed, 09 Aug 2006 19:01:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217982 I can only speculate as to how envious the engineers at BMW are right now. Ford should be really, really proud about this dramatic engineering feet. Because of ford's remarkable achievement, I have vowed to buy a ford mustang instead of the Audi RS4 that I was going to buy. Seriously, I simply can not comprehend how much the capless fuel filler will change our lives...I don't think anyone can. I have to run, I need to alert my friends and family overseas to only buy fords from now on. My life will never be the same...and neither will yours. p.s. to all dumb people, this is a sarcastic statement I can only speculate as to how envious the engineers at BMW are right now. Ford should be really, really proud about this dramatic engineering feet. Because of ford’s remarkable achievement, I have vowed to buy a ford mustang instead of the Audi RS4 that I was going to buy. Seriously, I simply can not comprehend how much the capless fuel filler will change our lives…I don’t think anyone can. I have to run, I need to alert my friends and family overseas to only buy fords from now on. My life will never be the same…and neither will yours.

p.s. to all dumb people, this is a sarcastic statement

]]> By: Pruce http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217980 Pruce Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:56:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217980 My Volkswagen Golf does that... so do other Volkswagens. but I believe that if you tighten the cap more, the light turns off. My Volkswagen Golf does that… so do other Volkswagens. but I believe that if you tighten the cap more, the light turns off.

]]> By: john http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217970 john Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:52:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217970 Jon, since the birth of OBD II emmision controls on cars, this is a very common occurence. The computer sees a "leak" in the fuel system and sends a code. Some of the newer systems actually have a light on the dash that says gas cap off so you know you just nned to tighten the cap. Jon, since the birth of OBD II emmision controls on cars, this is a very common occurence. The computer sees a “leak” in the fuel system and sends a code. Some of the newer systems actually have a light on the dash that says gas cap off so you know you just nned to tighten the cap.

]]> By: Jon http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217965 Jon Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:47:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217965 Jim, buddy…what are you talking about? I know of no car that does that. Jon. Jim, buddy…what are you talking about? I know of no car that does that.

Jon.

]]> By: Jim http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217953 Jim Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:33:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217953 For many vehicles, if you don't have the gas filler cap on tight, the engine light goes off, and you must take your car to the dealer to reset the computer. Capless will eliminate these ocurrences. For many vehicles, if you don’t have the gas filler cap on tight, the engine light goes off, and you must take your car to the dealer to reset the computer.

Capless will eliminate these ocurrences.

]]> By: Craig http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217945 Craig Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:10:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217945 It's a nice improvement as long as I still have to pop a dmall door to gain access to the filler neck for security. We all want to hear some interesting news from Ford, however. This ain't it, Bill. Announcing that you're going to use that Five-Hundred platform in a bunch of cars in the future didn't help one bit. It’s a nice improvement as long as I still have to pop a dmall door to gain access to the filler neck for security.

We all want to hear some interesting news from Ford, however. This ain’t it, Bill. Announcing that you’re going to use that Five-Hundred platform in a bunch of cars in the future didn’t help one bit.

]]> By: Steve http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217936 Steve Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:55:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217936 I think it's a good idea. It's better than having that stupid cap hanging from the plastic tether, scratching my fricken paint! I think it’s a good idea. It’s better than having that stupid cap hanging from the plastic tether, scratching my fricken paint!

]]> By: Chris http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217935 Chris Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:52:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217935 Ok I am in no way a Ford fan I think they are way out of touch usually, but I kind of like the gas door idea. Its a small thing granted but when have we seen ANYTHING unique out of them in a while? One step in the right direction is better than no steps. Ok I am in no way a Ford fan I think they are way out of touch usually, but I kind of like the gas door idea. Its a small thing granted but when have we seen ANYTHING unique out of them in a while? One step in the right direction is better than no steps.

]]> By: kelly http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217930 kelly Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:41:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217930 Way to go Ford! Forget about wide panel gaps, unreliability, poor mileage, violent rollovers, exploding rear windows, defective cam chain tensioners, failing transmissions, trunk releases that don't work after 8,000 miles, and crappy dealers. What the world needs is a filler cap that doesn't have a cap. I see great things in your future! Way to go Ford!

Forget about wide panel gaps, unreliability, poor mileage, violent rollovers, exploding rear windows, defective cam chain tensioners, failing transmissions, trunk releases that don’t work after 8,000 miles, and crappy dealers. What the world needs is a filler cap that doesn’t have a cap.

I see great things in your future!

]]> By: Kevin http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217929 Kevin Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:41:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217929 GO GM!! GO GM!!

]]> By: Stephen http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217926 Stephen Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:40:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217926 Not to mention that this probably saves Ford a couple of dollars per vehicle manufactured. Not to mention that this probably saves Ford a couple of dollars per vehicle manufactured.

]]> By: ru http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217922 ru Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:36:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217922 Now if they can bring on time a fuel efficient car like the fiesta or Ka perhaps the puma! Now if they can bring on time a fuel efficient car like the fiesta or Ka perhaps the puma!

]]> By: MGBYG http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217902 MGBYG Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:14:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217902 Should go ahead and shape the filler hole like an anus as it sure feels like the oil companies are puttin' it there every time ya fill up... Should go ahead and shape the filler hole like an anus as it sure feels like the oil companies are puttin’ it there every time ya fill up…

]]> By: JCWhitless http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217898 JCWhitless Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:12:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217898 Well, that still won't solve the fact my car has the 'Check Engine' light on. How the hell do I get the flippin' thing to CLICK CLICK CLICK now? Well, that still won’t solve the fact my car has the ‘Check Engine’ light on.

How the hell do I get the flippin’ thing to CLICK CLICK CLICK now?

]]> By: Found On Road Dead http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217896 Found On Road Dead Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:07:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217896 Great, Ford'scoming out with something no one really needs. Now if they could just figure out how to sell cars... Great, Ford’scoming out with something no one really needs. Now if they could just figure out how to sell cars…

]]> By: Jason http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217875 Jason Wed, 09 Aug 2006 16:41:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217875 My unmet "NEEDS" have been satisfied............. think I can "SAVE" 10min over a whole year!!! Why is there not a Bold Moves video.......... My unmet “NEEDS” have been satisfied…………. think I can “SAVE” 10min over a whole year!!! Why is there not a Bold Moves video……….

]]> By: 1952 MG TD http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line.html#comment-217871 1952 MG TD Wed, 09 Aug 2006 16:38:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/ford-to-deploy-capless-fuel-filler-across-model-line/#comment-217871 are we really THAT lazy? are we really THAT lazy?

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