2015 - 2020 Ford F150 Loose Fuel Door Repair STEP-BY-STEP

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This video demonstrates how to quickly repair a loose fuel filler lid on a 2015 and newer Ford F150. TIt will take you less time to make the repair than it takes you to watch the video! If your late model (2015 and up) F150 Fuel Filler Door won't stay shut, or feels loose, then this video is for you! It's free. It's easy. It's fast!
If you need help reconnecting the spring, I made a very quick video about that on my new channel, Grill and Garage, and that video is here: • Loose fuel door spring...
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[@BrassHorseStudio]

I have created a new channel, Grill and Garage, and the first video is a much better/faster version of this video, but also shows exactly how to reconnect the spring, based on the feedback people have given in the comments. That video can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emS1m2ShZrmIadU If you like grilling/smoking meats, puttering in a shop, and working on your truck, you can find my new channel here: kzbin.info/door/ZQkcphDY4_5ohN1bfMFDNQ

[@michaell2569]

As some commented here, I broke the clip too, the spring was tough and I also had Ford's extendable bump steps to work around. However there is a fix for the broken tab. I put a screw in place of where the tab was. Lesson 1. I screwed the door closed :). Backed off the screw, put the spring on and then I screwed it back in a little more for strength and had to file the tip of the screw and take out a small bit of plastic to make clearance. Works like new, thanks again for getting me started with your video!!

[@tywarg]

I love how you spent the last 2 minutes of the video explaining how easy it was to pop the clip off, then said “and now I’ll just pop the spring back on” then cut that whole section out. Arguable the hardest part of the process which resulted in a broken plastic spring tab for me. Thanks for the advice.

[@adamchaffee1946]

I agree lmao, the best way to do it with the spring is with your fingers. Not with pliers, the pliers get in the way

[@NotKrato]

I wanna shoot myself

[@JoeButter]

That spring is a bitch to put back in thats why he cut both times 😂

[@jaylogston3056]

While I do appreciate all the details that went into this how-to, I'd have to agree with @twarg on that one point. That spring was indeed a bitch to get back on and this video did suspiciously cut out that part! No worries, I got it on, but c'mon, let's be honest in the future on these things, yeah?

[@millerd420]

@@jaylogston3056not really suspicious I figure it’s hard to video and work at the same time.

[@jesussandoval2936]

I literally just ran into this issue with my 2018 F150 and I got it all fixed thanks to your video! I appreciate the time you took to do this and the explanation.

[@477racing]

Back here for the second time with my 2018. Thanks for this video

[@curtischristopherson2664]

As many said, putting the spring back on was the biggest PITA. I used a needle nose pliers and made sure fuel door was shut. Good video explaining the issue.

[@tanksae]

The dealership said it needed an entire new assembly and wanted to charge me $300. A screwdriver and 3 minutes later... Ha!!! Your video literally just saved me hundreds! Thank you!

[@howiecarnivore]

Don't they always? KZbin saved me hundreds of dollars on penny parts. My hill assist malfunctioned. A $20 part from a youtube video and 20 minutes later (granted it's never a breeze, but crawling under the car or dashboard and saving hundreds is worth it) it was all done. Same with my chime when it acted up. They wanted to charge $200 just to look at it.

[@Robstarwatkins]

Just happened to my 2016. Watched your video and my husband had it fixed in 5 minutes. Thank you

[@lastpme]

Great video. Your video fixed my issue, but I had to watch another video to see how to remove the housing.

[@Jefftopgun]

Ive had a floppy gas door for almost 8 years! Thanks for this. All better now.

[@ArturoGonzalez-s9y]

Thank you for explaining how the functionality was compromised which ensured me this was the correct video I must continue to watch. Thanks for your time and effort.

[@artiebucco1307]

Thanks for the help. 3 years later and your video is still helping people out. Salute

[@mstanyatv]

I’m so happy that I found this video….. I had my F-150 into the dealer for a different issue and I mentioned this exact problem to the service tech and I was told that it would be $330 to repair this problem. It took me about 3 minutes total to make the repair, and that includes getting the right tools out. Thank you!!

[@Robstarwatkins]

I had this problem on my 2016 watched your video my husband fixed it in 5 minutes thank you

[@SavageNitemare]

Thank you for this information. My fuel door has been like that for 4 years and I have just dealt with it until today it almost got ripped off at a car wash. With the info you provided, I was able to fix it in less than 3 minutes. THANK YOU...

[@brysongarner3097]

Thank You! your video is easy to follow, the angles you used and succinct dialogue made it feel as if I had done this repair before. less than 15 minute repair, saved me $150 for part and dealer instal. I cancelled my appointment after fixing it myself. So happy that I did not try to take the entire unit out like the pre 2015 fixes required. spent 1 hr trying to get the cap ring off before watching your video! G from Utah

[@BrassHorseStudio]

Made my day! I'm glad I was able to save you a little money!

[@waynehearst317]

I spent 30 minutes, perplexed why my 2017 F150 fuel door was loose. I figured it was going to be another classic $500 fix at the dealer until I found your video. EXACTLY as you describe it, the plastic pin was not inserted all the way. Likely from recently driving 100+ miles on a dirt washboard road. I simply disconnected the spring, rotated and pushed the pin in snug, reconnected the spring and my fuel door is good as-new. Hint: I could NOT get that spring to reconnect using pliars. I had to wedge both hands up there and grab it with fingers to reconnect it. YMMV. It took less time to fix than it did watching your video. :) Thanks again.

[@vicentegomez205]

Thank you for this video, took me about 10 minutes. Wasn’t able to get the clip out of the housing but still managed to turn and push the teeth back in and receipted. Door is working now! Thanks again! 💯

[@deansavastano5074]

Great video hardest part was getting the spring back on pliers were hard to use under there, what I did was wrapped painters tape around my thumb for padding then was able to compress the spring with my thumb and slide it over in place..

[@joethrash8912]

I have had this issue with my truck for over 2 years, and after this video, I fixed it in about 5 minutes! Thank you so much for posting!

[@SignalCorps1]

What a great video. Worked like a charm. My local Ford service shop wanted $179 ($49 for a new assembly + $130 for installation) . I O U a beer. Thanks

[@BrassHorseStudio]

Glad it helped. I'll take the beer. Coastal Empire Tropicalia if you've got one.

[@robbiejablonski9477]

Thank you so much! After watching your video I went out and got under the truck and it took me 3 minutes and it was fixed. Whalaah!

[@BrassHorseStudio]

Great to hear!

[@chokahaus]

Thanks. You saved me a trip to the dealer. One difference in my case was when I was twisting the lever trying to align the lands with the grooves, the exterior door kept swinging open. There was enough friction that the door wouldn't stay closed, so I used some duct tape to secure the door. The one thing I would add for the folks out in KZbinland is to go underneath once a year and give it a tap so you can avoid having to do this again. If it backed out once, it's going to back out again. It's quite obvious this would be a non-issue if Ford would put a locking device on the lever the first place. Yet another example of corporate greed and some bean counter wanting to save half a cent per unit.

[@chrisprince9469]

My man thank you for the video..this just happened to my 2018 and I almost bought the metal replacement piece from Amazon i saw in another video before seeing this video. You saved me $20 and a headache.

[@31088frank]

This is exactly what happened to my 2019 F-150 Now I know it doesn't need to be replaced. Although popping the spring back into place was definitely the hardest part of this issue which I ended up taking the part out of my truck to get the spring on.

[@rajaearee]

Thank you so much for this vid! I have a 2017 model and every other video was for the older models so I was stumped

[@BrassHorseStudio]

rajae aree Great! Glad to help.

[@ziasyed7391]

Thank you for this video - real simple fix - need the right tools so you don't damage the paint on your truck

[@golfmanfl]

Can't say thanks enough for you posting this video. Door wasn't loose and floppy but would stay open about an inch. Got under there and re-seated the door hinge thing. Of course wrestling that spring was a mother but all is great now. Thanks again

[@proknoi7952]

Thank you so much for making this video. I was able to fix my own gas cover problem in only a few minutes after watching your video.

[@HogdaddyGlenn]

I have a 2015 Ford F-150 Lariat and the same issue happened to my truck...must be a design flaw so they can keep customers coming back for costly repairs. I want to thank you for your thorough video on this issue. The key item for me was to make sure you have the spring set in that bracket before sliding it towards the nozzle...simple 5 minute fix. Thank you once again for your expert advise...much appreciated.

[@jman9816]

My repair took a little longer than watching the video, but as it was noted in another comment-that spring was indeed a PITA. Great video, thank you!

[@BrassHorseStudio]

Thanks J Man! Yes, that spring is stronger than it looks and it's a small space to work in. I found lineman's pliers had deeper grooves to hold it more steady than did my needlenose or other pliers.

[@Nyjaxry]

Absolutely awesome ! Thank you tons for this video ! This just happened to me today and it ruined my day . I almost bought the part that was 45$ with shipping . After this video I had it fixed in 10 min . The spring being back to where it was suppose to was a pain . I wore gloves and that seemed to help . Thanks again !

[@BernitD]

5 minute fix. I went from no clue why my gas cap was just flapping around to all fixed thanks to your video. Thanks!

[@kristophstjames4143]

Fixed my 2018- the trick is to get the pliers ( needle nose) on the bottom of the spring and pull it into the slot, then simply re-grip and pull it through, worked like a champ - tks

[@ClaudiaGuske]

Thank you so much for the video. I was about to bring my F150 2020 to a repair place. I fix it myself watching your video. Yes, the spring is hard but I was able to put it back without breaking anything 😅

[@robertvose4293]

Thank you so much for this video. My 2015 F150 had this exact problem. I was able to repair it, although I struggled getting the spring back on as I am no longer a young man. Did get some vice grips on the spring in the correct orientation and was able to get more torque on the spring while it stayed in the correct alignment. Thanks again.

[@garycomstock9864]

Thank you for the video. I have not tried the fix yet, but from everything I've watched it appears that this is my issue. Dealer wants ~$150 to do the repair and they are out 10 weeks and it may have to go in and sit a few days. NOT! Thanks again!

[@evanwayne1025]

Just wanted to say thank you for this video! I just fixed my brand new to me 2019 Ford F150 Lariat's fuel cover! I should have checked it at the dealer but I've never seen a vehicle with fuel cover issues! Thankfully a very easy fix, especially if you have long arms 😁

[@marcosmartinez6423]

Perfect! Worked just as you said! The door part fell off and I thought I broke it but was able to line it back up in to position. Thanks for the great education.

[@zacybrin02]

Thank you. I found it was easier to attach the clip with the door free to open, than held shut. Thanks again!

[@johnpa530]

Super duper, thank you just took me maybe 5 minutes total to do this...super easy fix...glad I did need to take the whole assembly out. Again, great job, bro.

[@jeffbarnhartsr489]

This worked very well. I caught the part of placing the spring in the grove and using the electrical pliers to rotate the spring in place and real quickly finished.

[@yarsmythe]

Thanks for the advice. Bought a used 2018 F150 for my son that had the same problem. Poor engineering design with that pivot arm popping out all the time. The difficult part is resetting the spring from underneath the truck. Took me several tries to finally get it seated.

[@iocaine505]

Took me 5 minutes to fix after watching this. Thank you for the video!

[@richardstevens5008]

Great information on the cause and repair. There's an aluminum replacement stem with a washer and cotter pin for $13 on Amazon to replace that plastic stem the spring connects to... permanent solution!

[@ricardoochoa4956]

Thanks for the Video. Just fixed mine following your steps! Took 15 mins.

[@BrassHorseStudio]

Thanks for the comment, Richard. Glad it helped.

[@alvinlee9475]

Thank You for the video it helped me fix my fuel door on my 2015 Ford F-150.

[@bobamand6141]

Worked like a charm!! I watched a few times and fixed the fuel door on my 2019 Platinum F150....The hardest part was resetting the spring. Thank you.

[@Pilot545]

The part you cut out…getting that GD clip back on is literally the hardest part. The pin the spring connects to is now broken. Trip to the dealer now. Now I know why you cut that part out. Thanks!

[@TravisBakerFW]

worked for my 2017! Thank you! people kept making fun of me and I'm too cheap to take it to the dealer for such a minor repair...

[@BrassHorseStudio]

TravisBakerFW This is great to hear! Now you can make fun of them when they have to take theirs in for something knowing you paid zero! 👍🏼💪🏼

[@GB-cj3ok]

Ford wanted $65 just to look at it, and I had to make an apptmnt a week away. I couldnt ride sround like that. once the male in was snapped inside the female in. had to get a phillip head and place it inside the spring "O" and pull that clamp back onto the plastic hook it goes around, once that clicked in everything worked like a charm. You saved me money, so all the ice water you can drink on me 😁.

[@BrassHorseStudio]

There are afternoons in south Georgia where the ice water is appreciated!

[@arijames1471]

Thanks. Worked like a charm (without taking off the assembly) from underneath the truck. Had found an earlier video with the 3 bolts you mentioned early on in the video and was stumped until I cam across yours.

[@glenpittman8735]

Just to add a comment here that I had this happen twice on my 12th gen F150. I took a small drill bit and drilled a hole straight down into the end of the shaft, then installed a small screw and a washer large enough to prevent the shaft from pulling back through. It hasn't happened again in years now.

[@woodyherbert3]

Super informative video. I'm having this exact issue on my 2015 F-150. I'm gonna follow your steps and get it fixed. Thank you again for the video.

[@BenDWyles]

I viewed this video and the updated version about reattaching the spring. You failed to mention, or realize, that once the post locks in place, they don’t all align exactly as the one shown. After 90 minutes manipulating the spring, which was now completely out of position to reattach, and even removing and attempting to find another seated position for it, the connection point for the opposite end of the spring broke completely away. Guess I’ll now be purchasing an entirely new setup.

[@3xv]

You sir, are awesome!!! Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I will follow your instructions to fix the fuel filler door. Safe travels...

[@navim2126]

My truck literally just started to have this issue lol thanks for the video

[@peteycolnago7076]

Thanks for the video. Simple fix.. Spring was a little bit of a pain in the ass to put back but it worked.

[@hogansdad]

Very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to explain carefully.

[@sandrovenegas5747]

It is very helpful, I repaired mine watching your video, thank you

[@seanprice4030]

Great video! This is exactly the fix for my 2016 F-150 loose fuel door. Much appreciated.

[@brianfoster8629]

Thank you. Went under and corrected the problem on 2017 f150

[@BrassHorseStudio]

Glad it helped!

[@ericmutnan6358]

Wow thanks! I thought a car wash broke the fuel door on my work truck. Your video worked like a charm except for I had a hell of a time getting that spring back on. I ended up needing vice grips. Maybe I should have removed the assembly from the truck. Any way I can stop this from happening in the future?

[@colinjones6651]

Thank you very much for your video it was the exact problem I had and you made it very easy to understand.

[@TheUnscriptedNomad]

Great video thanks, five minutes and I fixed mine in situ. If you have long enough arms you can push it back into place without the need for rebar.

[@MrWilliepoo69]

Worked good. It's just a little tricky. Thanks

[@markstogner5341]

Juast fixed mine thanks to you! So easy.

[@claudiolales]

it taked me just 4 minutes! thanks for share 👏👏👏👏

[@matthewgeorgemeyer]

Perfect, Thanks! That spring though, reconnecting it is a PITA!

[@BrassHorseStudio]

Yes, it can be. I found that lineman's pliers (with deep grooves that held the spring) worked better than needlenose or other kinds. Thanks for the comment!

[@davidfrazier8064]

I totally agree but it is still PITA

[@Jerry-rd9my]

Thank you! I fixed mine today after your video. I need to get that plastic bezel (ring) off where it encircles the filler neck. Mine is yellow on my 2015, showing flex fuel(e85 compatible) and that ring ia blocking my ability to put on a keyed filler neck "plug" (aka gas cap) from Ford. The yellow overhangs the front of the opening. Any ideas? Thanks, again!

[@anglers48]

Thanks for posting this video. It was super helpful. I fixed my truck after seeing your video. 👍

[@skymaster9484]

So glad I ran into this video 2019 f150 went under truck pushed back in then had to literally turn into the Hulk to get spring back around that plastic part. If it happens again I ordered a metal pin with cotter pin to hold it in to replace the plastic one.

[@san2524]

Excellent, but reinstalling the spring is very difficult with the narrow space I have

[@maryadams2182]

Thanks for the video. Works great but I found a metal stem on Amazon that looks like it would be a permanent fix. I’ve had to do your method twice. The only problem with the permanent fix is that I would have to take out the whole assembly. I can’t find any videos on how to do that. Do you have video that shows that?

[@SAXklon-b]

I would like to know how you got that cap that goes over the gas hole that does not come off at all! How did you get that off to get the whole housing out cause I need to replace mine, I go through this about once a week it needs replaced but I can’t remove that piece

[@metube3501]

thanks just fixed mine you made this easy

[@garyberg6618]

Just wondering how to get the EZ Fuel Cover, that surrounds the filler neck.

[@RonnieGuymon]

Thank you so much. This worked for me, and it was pretty quick and easy thanks to your great video.

[@BrassHorseStudio]

Glad it helped! Love to hear it.

[@darkheart8384]

There is a part to replace the shaft with a metal one that does have a retaining pin on the back side for a permanent fix. On Amazon. Great video though, most comprehensive I have seen.

[@michaelmeadows6609]

Thank you for the video! Very easy fix!

[@ppepperoni3570]

I've had to do this 3 times. Do you have a "fix" for the sneaky pin that keeps worling itself out?

[@dominictw13]

Thanks!! Super helpful! Love the way you explained all of it

[@bobmccann8707]

I don't want to sound ungrateful, but around 9 minutes of this is telling us what we don't have to do since we don't have 2014 or older trucks. You did a great job showing what the problem is. Then...Done! All better! Why not show how you actually got that goddam spring back where it's supposed to be!

[@BrassHorseStudio]

Bob Mccann That’s odd...other than a couple comments at the 1 minute and 2:30 mark, the rest was a demonstration of how to fix the problem, once outside the vehicle, and once underneath. I didn’t hear nine minutes about earlier models.

[@BrassHorseStudio]

You know what, Bob...I took your comment to heart. I agree...I didn't show one of the hardest parts of the repair--putting the spring on. To that end, I made a new video, and I also started another channel dedicated to my grilling and garage interests. I'm going to make a note and a link on this current video to that one, and also change references in other auto forums that have generated traffic to this channel. I appreciate the input. You'll find the new video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emS1m2ShZrmIadU

[@bobmccann8707]

@@BrassHorseStudio Thanks! I finally did get it, with pliers and a stack of cushions under my back so I could reach it.

[@deb6739]

Thanks got it , 10 min job with my sis

[@SocalRaptor]

Thank you. Saved my ass from having to go to the dealer. Worked on my 2019 raptor.

[@BrassHorseStudio]

So glad it worked. I've started a new channel with this kind of stuff called "Grill and Garage." kzbin.info/door/ZQkcphDY4_5ohN1bfMFDNQ

[@reggae8449]

Good tutorial but, you should've explained how you removed the gas filler housing. Did you remove the easy filler cap or what?

[@christopherolsen5391]

This... He did all the work. I actually want to replace the whole assembly, but it doesn't come with the easy fill cover. I don't want to damage that.

[@reggae8449]

@@christopherolsen5391 Okay, I figured it out and replaced it (fuel filler housing) myself. The the fuel filler housing actually stretches over the fuel hole entrance.

[@gtl6492]

Thank you for sharing, this really came in handy.

[@darryldrebenstedt4295]

This was a great video! Thank you!

[@mkr4922]

Thank you..I am getting ready to fix my 2015 door.

[@BrassHorseStudio]

I hope this worked for you!

[@kenwaters6589]

I used a dremel with a disc, removed some material, put a washer and cotter pin on the end of the pin. No more $90 replacement from ford. I’ve replaced it once after many times putting the pin back in.

[@KYHB-q2i]

Thanks for this video. This is the exact info I needed to fix mine!

[@BrassHorseStudio]

Thanks so much!

[@Stever16]

Why disconnect the spring? Can't you just push it back in with it attached?

[@hectorlopez7223]

Amazing video Sr, Thank you

[@cristianmast9128]

Thanks man! Awesome video!

[@edj0nes01]

How did you reattach the spring while up in there. I’m have trouble with it. It’s a very strong spring.

[@julianwalker1857]

Thank you I was very helpful. I have a 2014.

[@julianwalker1857]

That was very helpful

[@Zain3n]

Can you show how you took the assembly out? That was really important

[@willg.2735]

For others: You don't need to take it out (as mentioned in video). Get up underneath, pop spring off with pliers (leave hanging in tab), rotate pin/tab until it registers, then simply push until it snaps into place (don't need to bang), reattach spring end (easiest way is to use standard pliers, and grab spring in middle, pry in to place)...done! Thanks for video!

[@jldude84]

Excellent video but uh...how are you gonna secure it so that it doesn't do this again?

[@keithgreer1]

Very helpful, thank you

[@sonvu9329]

Do you have to remove the plastic cap ( with the easy fuel words on it)? And how does it attach to the fuel inlet?

[@BrassHorseStudio]

Hi Son. You do not need to remove any part of the assembly on a 2015 and later Ford F150. You can access everything from underneath the vehicle wtihout removing any fuel inlet or assembly (see the video). If you have an earlier model (2014 and older) then you need to remove the assembly, but you'll need to find a different video on that, as mine is a 2015.

[@reggae8449]

What if you have to replace the housing (which is the issue with my 2015) do you have to remove the easy fuel cap.

[@eirhhdkshcndkfe]

That is my question too. When removing the entire housing, do you have to remove any portion of the gas filling port? Or will the housing come out as is? Looks like there is a ring of rubber that goes around the filler neck that may be able to stretch around the filling port. Is that correct?

[@merkman1515]

How did you manage to get it off though, I have a ring just like your black one where it says easy fuel and I have no idea how to get it off to take off the rest of the door