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What does the small arrow by the fuel gauge show?

Which side the fuel door is on.

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  1. Fuel type
  2. Fuel door side ✔
  3. Tank size

Why: The arrow points to the side of the car with the fuel door.

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References

Answer: Fuel door side. The arrow points to the side of the car with the fuel door.

  1. Ford Owner's Manual: Fuel Gauge www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?ProcUid=G1950840&Uid=G1950839&buildType=web/1000&countryCode=USA&div=f&languageCode=EN&userMarket=USA&vCode=&vFilteringEnabled=False&variantid=6888
    The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbol indicates on which side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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