Where the gas latch release button is located in the 2003 ford escape

The fuel door release latch for a Holden Barina 2 door hatch auto 2005 is typically located on the driver's side of the vehicle, near the bottom of the dashboard.
To access the fuel door release latch, you will need to look for a lever or button that is labeled with a fuel pump icon or the word "Fuel". Once you locate the latch, simply pull or press it to release the fuel door and access the fuel filler cap.
If you are having trouble locating the fuel door release latch, you can refer to the owner's manual for your vehicle or consult a mechanic or dealership for assistance.

here is a link for owners manual

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https://www.ford.com/support/vehicle/escape/2003/owner-manuals/




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Kill switch ????? It's called inertia fuel shut off switch . Unless you were in a accident the chance the fuel shut off switch being your problem is astronomical . If the vehicle doesn't start , checking for spark an fuel pressure and compression to find the cause of the no start problem . Given the year of the vehicle it could need a new fuel pump or fuel pump relay . If the vehicle isn't getting fuel ,viewing a wiring diagram for the fuel pump electrical circuit an testing with a DVOM - digital volt ohmmeter is the proper way to diagnose . But just to answer your question the inertia fuel shut off switch is located
According to the 2003 Ford Escape owners manual : The fuel pump inertia switch ( shut off switch ) is located in the front passenger footwell , behind a flip up cover , near the right kick panel access. Just push the button .If it was tripped it will click when pushed .

Try pushing the gas door.Ok

Sounds like the actuator.

Need to vistit the dealer ans ask about recall 04V602000: Liftgate Latch Release Rod Replacement

Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utiity vehicles having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." The rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.

Good luck.

By pulling the hood release located inside the vehicle on the drivers side. If the inside latch is not broken have someone push down very hard on the hood while you pull on the hood release. If the inside latch is broken you may be able to get under the front of the vehicle and use a long screwdriver to reach up and pop the latch.

The liftgate consists of the following components:

• liftgate door lock actuator
• liftgate lock cylinder (if equipped)
• liftgate window glass
• liftgate window latch/ajar switch
• liftgate window glass release handle
• liftgate latch remote control which consists of the following component:
  • liftgate release handle
• liftgate latch, which consist of the following component:
  • liftgate latch door ajar switch

Liftgate Latch Actuator Removal and Installation

1. Remove the liftgate latch remote control. For additional information, refer to Liftgate Latch Remote Control in this section.

SECTION 501-14: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems 2001 Escape Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Liftgate Latch Removal and Installation

1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.

1. Disconnect the liftgate ajar switch electrical connector.

1. Disconnect the liftgate latch actuating rod.
   1. Open the clip.
   1. Disconnect the actuating rod.

1. Remove and discard the liftgate latch bolts.

1. Remove the liftgate latch.

1. NOTE: Make sure the liftgate latch release rod is not preloading the latch. It should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.
   NOTE: Position the liftgate latch release rod by pushing outboard to remove the slack.
   

1. Remove the screws and the liftgate latch actuator

Probably a issue with your actuator... there is a recall due to the "latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement" might want to check with the dealership to see if your vehicle is with this group, hope this helps :)

Recall 04V602000: Liftgate Latch Release Rod Replacement

Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utiity vehicles having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." The rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.

Probably a issue with your actuator... there is a recall due to the "latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement" might want to check with the dealership to see if your vehicle is with this group, hope this helps :)

Recall 04V602000: Liftgate Latch Release Rod Replacement

Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utiity vehicles having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." The rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.