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I called Ford Parts looking for a locking gas cap for my '05 Escape. They have one listed and they can order for me. But one of the parts guys said I can't use a locking gas cap, even one of theirs. He said they cause the CEL to go on.
They did sell me one (and I installed it) for my wife's 2000 Windstar.
Anyone have any previous experience using a locking gas cap on their Escape?
as long as it's a Ford gas cap you should be fine, I can't see it making any difference. I might suspect an aftermarket locking cap causing that problem but not a Ford specific cap as they are made for the vehicle just like the factory part they replace. I find that many parts guys say the strangest things.
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