Gas Filler Door Spring

[Alan Peters]

The spring on the fuel door is broken causing the fuel door to open randomly at turns. I did use some Velcro for a temp fix. I did some research and found out the housing comes with the spring and costs vary from 30 to 80 dollars. Does anybody have the part number for the correct housing so I can verify the correct part for the 2003 Trac?



Big Al

 

[DAVID REID 2]

the part # is 4L2Z.99405A26.AA paint to match

 

[Alan Peters]

David,



Is that part number for the door or the housing with the spring?



Big Al

 

[DAVID REID 2]

IT IS THE FUEL DOOR COMPLETE THATS THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN GET IT FROM FORD.

 

[DAVID REID 2]

BIG AL COMPLETE WITH HOUSING AND DOOR.

 

[Alan Peters]

Yikes! That stinks big time. I thought maybe the spring would be sold separately. I'm wondering if I can swap the fuel doors. I really appreciate your help on this.

 

[Richard L]

Big Al,

Yes, you get the whole fuel door assembly. Not sure about the number because when I ordered one for my 2003 Sport Trac, it had a different number for each color. A PITA to install. For the cost, I think your idea of a strip of velcro is a better solution.. In fact, if you have enough velcro it will be a little hard to open, and probably make most gas thieves think that the gas door is actually locked !! :supercool:



...Rich

 

[Alan Peters]

Is the cover assembly held in by the 3 filler neck screws and one screw on the outer rim of the fuel door?