Many localities have restrictions on refueling CNG and LPG fueled
vehicles. In these localities, only qualified technicians at designated
refueling stations are allowed to refuel your vehicle. Refer to your
local authorized Ford dealer for more information.
Fuel fill procedure Ð compressed natural gas (CNG)
Two methods for filling the CNG fuel tank(s) are available toCNG
Bi-fuelvehicle owners:
²The fast-fill method Ð available at many of the commercial and
privately owned CNG refueling stations.
²The slow-fill method Ð available for purchase or lease from a number
of commercial or natural gas utility companies.
ªFast-fillingº aCNG Bi-fuelvehicle involves rapidly raising the pressure
in the vehicle's tank(s) by a ªfast-fillº refueling station (typical fill time:
3±5 minutes). ªFast-fillingº aCNG Bi-fuelvehicle provides the greatest
convenience to the driver in terms of time spent refueling.
ªFast-fillº refueling technology does not presently allow aCNG Bi-fuel
vehicle to be completely refueled to its maximum rated capacity.
Therefore, ªfast-fillingº results in a reduced driving range and an initial
fuel gauge reading of Full. However, within approximately 10 minutes,
the fuel gauge of aCNG Bi-fuelvehicle that has been ªfast-filledº will
drop about 1/8th of a tank lower to reflect the reduced amount of fuel
that was actually added.
ªSlow-fillingº aCNG Bi-fuelvehicle involves slowly raising the pressure
in the vehicle's tank(s) by a ªslow-fillº refueling station (typical fill rate:
6±8 hours). ªSlow-fillingº aCNG Bi-fuelvehicle usually is done
overnight and allows the greatest amount of CNG fuel to be added to a
CNG Bi-fuelvehicle. A properly functioning ªslow-fillº refueling station
will fill the CNG fuel tank(s) to a fuel gauge reading of Full at a
temperature of 21ÉC (70ÉF).
The CNG fueling point, or fuel receptacle is located on the driver's side
of the vehicle.
The profiles of both the CNG fueling point and the fuel station nozzle are
specified by ANSI/AGA NGV1-1994, CGA NGV1-M94. These profiles are
specified for CNG vehicles and fuel stations for safety purposes. Three
separate adapter profiles are available. P24, P30 and P36 respectively,
are specified for the three different service pressures of 16 500 kPa
(2 400 psi), 20 700 kPa (3 000 psi) and 24 800 kPa (3 600 psi).
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