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Apr 17, 2003 | 07:40 PM

jettech731

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Hello everybody,
I have a 1997 Explorer XLT AWD that I bought 2 mo. ago. About 2 weeks ago the check engine light came on. Well I got a code readerand it came uo with P0446, EVAP Emission control system vent circuit malfunction. I put on a new gas cap and checked for kinked lines and leakage from the fuel tank fwd. but I have not found anything obviously wrong. It also is getting miserable gas mileage (12 MPG). Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Frank

Apr 17, 2003 | 09:33 PM

ford_tr_man

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evap system

you have the 5.0 v8 right?? if so 12mpg is not that bad

Apr 17, 2003 | 11:54 PM

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Most likely it's a defective canister purg controll valve(a common problem on those year Explorers) It's located under the spare tire by the fuel tank.