Escape 2WD V6-3.0L (2009)
Evaporative Emission Control Canister: All Technical Service Bulletins
Emissions - Driveability Issues With/Without/MIL/DTC's
TSB 11-3-22
03/16/11
DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS WITHOUT DTCS OR
DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS WITH DTC P144A, P2196,
P2198, P1450, P0456-BUILT ON OR BEFORE
3/4/2011
FORD:
2010-2011 Fusion
2009-2011 Escape
MERCURY:
2010-2011 Milan
2009-2011 Mariner
ISSUE
Some 2009-2011 Escape, Mariner, 2010-2011 Fusion and Milan vehicles equipped with a 2.5L or 3.OL engine built on or before 03/04/2011 may
experience a leaking/stuck canister purge valve. This condition may cause various intermittent driveability symptoms without any diagnostic trouble
codes (DTC). The condition may also cause driveability symptoms with malfunction indicator light on with DTCs P144A, P2196, P2198, P1450, or
P0456.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove evaporative emission canister, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-13.
2. Inspect canister for raw fuel by turning canister over and watching for any signs of raw fuel exiting canister. Are there any signs of raw fuel present in
the evaporative emission canister?
a. No - Proceed to Step 3.
b. Yes - Replace the evaporative emission canister, Refer to WSM, Section 303-13. Proceed to step 3.
3.
Replace the evaporative emission canister purge valve located in the engine compartment, Refer to WSM, Section 303-13.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
110322A
2010-2011 Fusion And
1.0 Hr.
Milan: Check DTCs,
Remove And Inspect
Canister Replace If
Necessary, And Replace
The Evaporative Emission
Canister Purge Valve (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
