2008 Escape 3.0 Fuel Tank

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Jan 11, 2026 | 02:04 PM

400Nut

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2008 Escape 3.0 Fuel Tank

I'm having trouble locating a fuel tank that is WITH Vapor Recovery System. All aftermarket tanks state WITHOUT Vapor Recovery, but a lot of them show the small nipple on the tank in their description photo. Does anyone know the difference between the two tanks. I'm thinking about purchasing one and taking a chance on it having the nipple and if it doesn't, I will just weld or braze in a nipple to connect the vapor recovery system line. I already took a chance on a $50 junkyard tank and it leaks. Has anyone else run into this issue?

Jan 20, 2026 | 12:55 PM

FordF150XL2012

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I had mine out to clean it out/replace pump. I thought they all had vapor recovery?

Find a new tank you want, and call the company tech support. Ask them about it.

Jan 20, 2026 | 07:47 PM

shorod

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I would expect that any tank sold for a US market vehicle would have the vapor recovery. But as the post above suggests, if you're worried about it, talk with the manufacturer.

-Rod