Hello everybody. I am running into some issues with my 2011 Escape 2.5L. I am pulling a total of 7 codes. Two codes keep repeating, which those are P0455 and P0457. And I am also getting a C1963. Accompanying the engine codes, my HUD is displaying "Check Fuel Inlet" when I first turn the vehicle on. Any insight to fixing these issues would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

With those two errors and the screen readout I'd guess you need a new gas cap.

 

Forgot to include that it has the useless Capless fuel filler

 

Hi xSgtRenegadex,

I'd recommend making an appointment at your dealership; they're in the best position to get these codes resolved for you. How many miles are on your Escape? I'll do what I can to help out.

Crystal

 

Around 78,000 miles

 

Thanks for the fast reply, xSgtRenegadex. Let me know if you decide to get your dealership involved. I'll be able to research options to assist once you've received a diagnosis.

Crystal

 

Possibly this?

11-11-28•MIL LAMP ON WITH DTCS P144A, P2196, P2198, P1450, P0455, P0456, AND/OR P0457 BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/4/2011
Publication Date: November 18, 2011
FORD:
2010-2011 Fusion
2009-2011 EscapeMERCURY:
2010-2011 Milan
2009-2011 Mariner


This article supersedes TSB 11-3-22 to update the Title, Issue Statement, and Service Procedure. ISSUE:

Some 2009-2011 Escape, Mariner, 2010-2011 Fusion and Milan vehicles equipped with a 2.5L DOHC or 3.0L engine built on or before 3/4/2011 may exhibit a leaking/stuck under hood evaporative emission purge valve. This fault will turn on the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and set diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P144A, P2196, P2198, P1450, P0455, P0456, and/or P0457.
ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE

1.Are any of the following DTCs P144A, P2196, P2198, P1450, P0455, P0456, and/or P0457 present?
1.No - Do not continue with this article.

2.Yes - Proceed to Step 2.

2.Remove the evaporative emission canister. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-13. Inspect canister for liquid fuel by turning the canister over and watching for signs of liquid fuel exiting the canister. Are there any signs of liquid fuel present?
1.No - Proceed to Step 3.

2.Yes - Replace the evaporative emission canister. Refer to WSM, Section 303-13. Proceed to Step 3.

3.Are P0455, P0456, and/or P0457 the only DTCs present?
1.No - Refer to the WSM, Section 303-13 to locate the leak. Repair as needed.

2.Yes - Proceed to Step 4.

4.Perform IDS leak test, Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emission Diagnosis (PC/ED) pin point text HX. Did the leak test pass?
1.No - Refer to WSM, Section 303-13. to locate the leak. Repair as needed.

2.Yes - Replace the under hood evaporative emission canister purge valve. Refer to WSM, Section 303-13 and proceed to Step 5.

5.Clear stored DTCs.
PART NUMBERPART NAME9U5Z-9C915-HCanister Purge Valve9R3Z-9C985-BCanister (Escape/Mariner)9E5Z-9D653-CCanister (Fusion/Milan)

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
OPERATIONDESCRIPTIONTIME111128A2010-2011 Fusion And Milan: Check DTCs, Remove And Inspect The Evaporative Emission Canister, Replace If Necessary Includes Time To Perform The Evaporative Emission System Leak Test0.9 Hr.111128A2009-2011 Escape And Mariner: Check DTCs, Remove And Inspect The Evaporative Emission Canister, Replace If Necessary, Includes Time To Perform The Evaporative Emission System Leak Test1.0 Hr.111128B2010-2011 Fusion And Milan: Check DTCs, Remove And Inspect The Evaporative Emission Canister, Replace If Necessary, And Replace The Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve Includes Time To Perform The Evaporative Emission System Leak Test1.0 Hr.111128B2009-2011 Escape And Mariner: Check DTCs, Remove And Inspect The Evaporative Emission Canister, Replace If Necessary, And Replace The Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve Includes Time To Perform The Evaporative Emission System Leak Test1.2 Hrs.MT111128For Any Additional Diagnosis Or Repair Related to Pin Point Test HX Use SLTS Operations If Available Or Actual Time.Actual Time
DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.CONDITION CODE9C91542
NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.
Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company

 

You need a purge valve located near the throttle body, they are a common failure. The purge valve pulls a vacuum on the evap system and if it can't do that the computer assumes a leak is present. I am a professional mechanic and have fixed many Escapes and Mariners for this issue.

 

If there any way to test the purge valve. I read someone (because everything is true on the internet) that if you unplug the electrical connector to the valve and start the vehicle, that it is bad if you can still the valve is stuck open. Is this true. Or is there any other way to check the valve for functionality.

Another side note, the second code I get is the P0457 which corresponds to a loose fuel cap. Since this is the capless fuel system, I do not have a fuel cap. Can that purge valve cause both of those codes?

Thanks in advance

 

Crystal - Since this is part of the emission's system is it covered under warranty still?

 

Hi scott91370,

I can't make warranty determinations; the best resource for whether or not a repair would be covered is the service manager at your local Ford Dealership.

Crystal