Fuel line smashed under SUV

Tiny
MORGAN8173
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  • 2011 FORD ESCAPE
  • 2.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 182,000 MILES
How should I fix this?
Monday, April 27th, 2020 AT 12:35 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would recommend replacing the entire crushed line. I wouldn't try to use a compression fitting because of the thickness of the line that is there and a high pressure rubber hose isn't safe to have under the vehicle.

Here are the directions for replacement. The attached pics correlate with the directions. They include the 2.5L 4 cylinder (both hybrid and non-hybrid) and the v6. I'm not sure which you have.

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2011 Ford Truck Escape 2WD L4-2.5L
Fuel Lines
Vehicle Powertrain Management Fuel Delivery and Air Induction Fuel Supply Line Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Fuel Lines
FUEL LINES
310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines 2011 Escape, Mariner, Escape Hybrid, Mariner Hybrid
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Fuel Lines
2.5L

pic 1

Item Part Number Description
1 9D289 Fuel vapor tube
2 9288 Fuel jumper tube
3 †Fuel vapor tube-to-vapor tube quick connect coupling (part of 9D289)
4 †Fuel jumper tube-to-fuel tube quick connect coupling (part of 9288)
5 †Vapor tube (part of 9J279)
6 †Fuel tube bundle retainer clip (part of 9J279) (7 required)
7 9E857 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister
8 9S327 Fresh air tube
9 †Fresh air tube pin-type retainer (part of 9S327) (3 required)
10 †EVAP canister purge tube-to-vapor tube quick connect coupling (part of 9E857)
11 9H307 Fuel Pump (FP) module
12 †Fuel tube-to- FP module quick connect coupling (part of 9J279)
13 †Fuel tube (part of 9J279)

3.0L

pic 2

Item Part Number Description
1 9D289 Fuel vapor tube
2 9288 Fuel jumper tube
3 †Fuel vapor tube-to-vapor tube quick connect coupling (part of 9D289)
4 †Fuel jumper tube-to-fuel tube quick connect coupling (part of 9288)
5 †Vapor tube (part of 9J279)
6 †Fuel tube bundle retainer clip (part of 9J279) (7 required)
7 9E857 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister
8 9S327 Fresh air tube
9 †Fresh air tube pin-type retainer (part of 9S327) (3 required)
10 †EVAP canister purge tube-to-vapor tube quick connect coupling (part of 9E857)
11 9H307 Fuel Pump (FP) module
12 †Fuel tube-to- FP module quick connect coupling (part of 9J279)
13 †Fuel tube (part of 9J279)

Hybrid

pic 3

Item Part Number Description
1 9D289 Fuel vapor tube
2 9288 Fuel jumper tube
3 †Fuel vapor tube-to-vapor tube quick connect coupling (part of 9D289)
4 †Fuel jumper tube-to-spring lock coupling (part of 9288)
5 †Vapor tube (part of 9J279)
6 †Fuel tube bundle retainer clip (part of 9J279) (5 required)
7 9E857 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister
8 9S327 Fresh air tube
9 †Fresh air tube pin-type retainer (part of 9S327) (3 required)
10 †EVAP canister purge tube-to-vapor tube quick connect coupling (part of 9E857)
11 9H307 Fuel Pump (FP) module
12 †Fuel tube-to- FP module quick connect coupling (part of 9J279)
13 †Fuel tube (part of 9J279)
Removal and Installation

image WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

Image WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

Image WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Image WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

Image WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

All vehicles

With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01.
Hybrid vehicles

NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tubes after releasing the fuel system pressure. When disconnecting or removing any fuel tubes, carefully drain any residual fuel into a suitable container.

Disconnect the fuel jumper tube-to-fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00.
2.5L and 3.0L vehicles

NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tubes after releasing the fuel system pressure. When disconnecting or removing any fuel tubes, carefully drain any residual fuel into a suitable container.

Disconnect the fuel jumper tube-to-fuel tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00.
All vehicles

Disconnect the fuel vapor tube-to-vapor tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00.
Remove the Fuel Pump (FP) module access cover.
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NOTE: Place absorbent toweling in the immediate surrounding area in case of fuel spillage.

Disconnect the fuel tube-to- FP module quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00.
Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge tube-to-vapor tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00.
Release the fuel tube bundle retainer clips and remove the fuel supply and vapor tubes.
Disconnect the fresh air tube from the EVAP canister.
Release the 3 pin-type retainer clips and remove the fresh air tube.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Hope this helps.

Joe
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Monday, April 27th, 2020 AT 5:33 PM
Tiny
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They sell fuel line repair kits. However, if you don't have a leak I would just check your pressure and as long as the pressure is still okay and you have no issues with it then you can leave it.

Here is a guide on how to check the fuel pressure and I attached the spec:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

However, if you want to fix it then you have two options. Replace the line or splice in a repair kit as I mentioned. Just make sure you get two of the joint connectors because you are going to need on at both ends of where I showed on your picture.

Let me know if you have questions. Thanks
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Monday, April 27th, 2020 AT 5:35 PM

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