check fuel cap light?

2004 FORD EXPLORER
141,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GRNEYEZ78
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what does it mean when the check fuel cap light comes on in a 2004 ford explorer?
Dec 31, 2010 at 12:21 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It means the fuel cap was not tightened or was left off at some refueling stop, check the gas cap and then see if the light resets itself. The resetting process may take some time, or you could reset it with an OBDII scan tool. Also check the cap seal because they can break which means you will need s new gas cap.
Dec 31, 2010 at 3:36 PM
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