I just learned that the 2010 (and perhaps earlier) Ford Explorers, and other Ford models, have what Ford calls "Easy Fuel" capless fuel fillers. As near as I can tell, instead of unscrewing a cap, one inserts the gas pump nozzle into an opening which automatically moves aside for fueling, and immediately closes when the nozzle is withdrawn. So far, no problems.
I also learned that one can buy a locking cover, to protect your gas tank from someone siphoning gas out. However, Ford says on one of its websites that it is almost impossible to siphon gas out, due to a second "one-way valve" on the tank where the filler attaches. That sounds OK to me too.
Here is the potential problem I'm wondering if any of you have faced. The website also suggests that gas can be placed into your tank ONLY with a properly sized nozzle from a gas pump. Suppose you run out of gas, and need to add gas from a plastic 2- or 5-gallon gas can? Can one do it, or does that second "one-way valve" deep into the filler keep the gas from entering the tank?
Has anyone here been successful in adding gas (other than at a gas station) to a Ford which is equipped with this relatively new device?
Thanks.