Ford EcoSport Check Fuel Cap light is on Inspection at your home or office.

Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(19,517)

How A Diagnostic Works

Instantly book a certified mobile mechanic to come to you

Mechanic diagnoses the problem and quotes necessary repairs

Your vehicle is ready to go

Fair, upfront & transparent pricing for all services

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now.

Customer Ratings

(19,517)

Check Fuel Cap light is on Inspection Service

How much does a Check Fuel Cap light is on Inspection cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford EcoSport Check Fuel Cap light is on Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2020 Ford EcoSportL3-1.0L TurboService typeCheck Fuel Cap light is on InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2022 Ford EcoSportL3-1.0L TurboService typeCheck Fuel Cap light is on InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2021 Ford EcoSportL3-1.0L TurboService typeCheck Fuel Cap light is on InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2020 Ford EcoSportL4-2.0LService typeCheck Fuel Cap light is on InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
2019 Ford EcoSportL3-1.0L TurboService typeCheck Fuel Cap light is on InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
2019 Ford EcoSportL4-2.0LService typeCheck Fuel Cap light is on InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2018 Ford EcoSportL3-1.0L TurboService typeCheck Fuel Cap light is on InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
2021 Ford EcoSportL4-2.0LService typeCheck Fuel Cap light is on InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
Show example Ford EcoSport Check Fuel Cap light is on Inspection prices

It’s never fun to see a warning light illuminate on your dashboard. However, as far as warning lights go, the Check Fuel Cap light is relatively mild. Nonetheless, fuel caps are important, and shouldn’t be ignored.

How this system works:

It’s important for your gas cap to stay on, because it prevents spillage, evaporation, and contamination of the gas tank. To help the driver keep the gas cap on at all times, your car has a Check Fuel Cap light that illuminates when the vehicle senses that the fuel cap is not securely fastened to the fuel tank.

Common reasons for this to happen:

There are four primary reasons for why the Check Fuel Cap light might come on:

  • Fuel cap is not on: The Check Fuel Cap light exists to remind you that you forgot to put the fuel cap on. It’s not uncommon for drivers to take off the fuel cap at the gas station, fuel their car, and then drive off without ever screwing the gas cap back on. If your Check Fuel Cap light comes on, it may simply be that you blanked and forgot to put the cap back on the tank.

  • Fuel cap is not securely fastened: The Check Fuel Cap light can come on even if the gas cap is on. If the fuel cap is not completely fastened, the vehicle will not recognize that the cap is on. Some fuel caps can be a little tricky to securely fasten, so make sure that your gas cap turns until it clicks, or until it feels perfectly tight.

  • Dirty gas cap O ring: The fuel cap has an O ring that is an important part of your car recognizing when the cap is on. Sometimes this O ring needs to be cleaned and lubricated in order for the car to tell that the gas cap is on.

  • Faulty Check Fuel Cap indicator: It’s possible that your vehicle’s electrical unit is malfunctioning, and that the Check Fuel Cap warning light shouldn’t actually be illuminated. This is a rather rare occurrence, but it can happen.

What to expect:

A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to determine the cause of the Check Fuel Cap light, and will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.

How it's done:

A mechanic will inspect your gas cap and gas tank and should be able to quickly determine what is causing the Check Fuel Cap warning light to come on. After determining the problem, the fix will be a quick and relatively easy replacement or repair. In some cases, the mechanic will also need to clear the trouble codes.

How important is this service?

Gas caps play an important role for your car. They keep debris from contaminating the fuel that your vehicle needs, and they also keep the gas from sloshing out, evaporating, or spilling in the event of an accident. The Check Fuel Cap warning light may not be as serious as some other lights, but all warning lights should be inspected right away.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Ford mechanics

Real customer reviews from Ford owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(19,517)

Rating Summary
18,313
647
126
104
327
18,313
647
126
104
327

Richard

35 years of experience
104 reviews
Richard
35 years of experience
Ford EcoSport L3-1.0L Turbo - Oil Change - Tampa, Florida
It was fantastic!! Love the quick service and conveniece of them coming to you!!! Will definitely remember Richard for any future needs with my mechanic

Derrick

11 years of experience
176 reviews
Derrick
11 years of experience
Ford EcoSport L4-2.0L - Battery - Oakland, California
It was the best experience that I have in the Bay Area. He was professional, friendly and knowledgeable in his craft, and would highly recommend him to anyone that needs their car fixed on the spot.

Daniel

20 years of experience
10 reviews
Daniel
20 years of experience
Ford F-150 V8-5.4L - Check Fuel Cap light is on - Baytown, Texas
Na

Greg

22 years of experience
397 reviews
Greg
22 years of experience
Ford Escape L4-2.0L Turbo - Oil Pan Gasket - Phoenix, Arizona
Great dude, got the job done before schedule!

Excellent Rating

(19,517)

Rating Summary
18,313
647
126
104
327
18,313
647
126
104
327
Number of Ford services completed
214687+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Ford MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

Symptoms of Bad or Failing Air Springs
If your car's air compressor is constantly running and the suspension is sagging or bottoming out, you may need to replace the air springs.
Symptoms of Bad or Failing Spark Plugs
Common signs of faulty spark plugs include slow acceleration, loss of power, poor fuel economy, engine misfires, and difficulty starting the car.
P0406 OBD-II Trouble Code: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor "A" Circuit High
P0406 code definition P0406 is a general ODB2 trouble code indicating a fault within the exhaust gas recirculation EGR circuit. This code...

Jerking while shifting from second gear into third gear

This issue could be something as simple as a reprogramming of the transmission computer, to a broken motor mount (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-do-engine-motor-mounts-last) (although the jerking would probably be felt in all gear ranges), to possibly a transmission malfunction. Unfortunately, the transmission module...

Stalling problem when a quarter of a gas tank is left

Hello. It sounds to me as if the fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) is straining to pump the fuel when it reaches a low point causing a misfire. I suggest that a diagnostic test is performed on the vehicle with the scan...

Slight jerk when changing gears, especially when starting from a complete rest.

This may be a sign of a failing mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) or a throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement). The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the intake system that monitors air intake as it is mixed with...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com