Alternative Way to Open the Fuel Door? [2020 Fusion]

My wife took my car this morning and went to fill it with gas, but it’s 4°F out and the gas door is frozen. The way you normally open the gas door is with the button on the driver-side door. Is there an alternative way?

EDIT: This is a 2020 Fusion Hybrid SEL

Update: Properly placed fist slam fixed it.

For those confused by the existence of a button to open the fuel door on the Fusion, have not driven a hybrid or Energi model. The fuel system is pressurized and is generally released via a button on the driver side door panel, just above the storage pocket. There’s also a manual release tab in the trunk if, for whatever reason, the button won’t work.

@Palmer
I did not realize that this was a hybrid feature only. Thanks for clarifying.

@Palmer
Not sure about 2017 and later models, but 2013-2017 hybrids have a regular push-to-open door and a capless fuel filler. I know because I’m in a 2015 right now.

@Palmer
So the release button is unique to the hybrid variants… Another reason to dislike them. :upside_down_face:

Lior said:
@Palmer
So the release button is unique to the hybrid variants… Another reason to dislike them. :upside_down_face:

But the 40-50 MPG is pretty nice.

Ren said:

Lior said:
@Palmer
So the release button is unique to the hybrid variants… Another reason to dislike them. :upside_down_face:

But the 40-50 MPG is pretty nice.

I get between 30-35 in my non-hybrid, which is double what my other cars get, and I don’t have to deal with hybrid system malfunctions. We just have different priorities.

Strange. The fuel door on my 2020 Fusion opens by pushing on the door itself. There’s no release inside the car. You may just have to wait until it warms up some.

Val said:
Strange. The fuel door on my 2020 Fusion opens by pushing on the door itself. There’s no release inside the car. You may just have to wait until it warms up some.

I did not realize that this was a hybrid feature only.

@Ren
Makes sense now. Mine is a 2020 Titanium non-hybrid.

@Ren
My 2013 hybrid doesn’t have a locked fuel door, but my 2015 does. And when you open it, there is a delay.

Ashton said:
@Ren
My 2013 hybrid doesn’t have a locked fuel door, but my 2015 does. And when you open it, there is a delay.

You understand I’ve owned this vehicle for 4 years. I’m not asking how to open the fuel door. I’m asking if there’s an alternative way to open it when it’s 4° out and it’s frozen shut.

Wife had this issue the other day. She hit the button and then banged on the door to break the ice loose until it popped open.

Never heard of a last gen Fusion having a button. You push the door. Pour some hot water on it.

Harlow said:
Never heard of a last gen Fusion having a button. You push the door. Pour some hot water on it.

I did not realize that this was a hybrid feature only.

Ren said:

Harlow said:
Never heard of a last gen Fusion having a button. You push the door. Pour some hot water on it.

I did not realize that this was a hybrid feature only.

I have a hybrid and I press the door.