Ford Escape - Diagnosis and Testing - Fuel System (2024)

Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

DTC Fault Trigger Conditions

DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition
PCM P144B:00 EVAP System Secondary Purge Vapor Line Restricted/Blocked: No Sub Type Information Evaporative Emission System Secondary Purge Vapor Line Restricted/Blocked
PCM P24C0:00 EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Switching Valve Stuck On: No Sub Type Information Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Pump Switching Valve Stuck On

Possible Sources

  • Fuel tank filler pip
A1 CHECK THE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS FOR SIGNS OF DAMAGE
  • Visually inspect the following components for signs of damage:
    • Fuel tank filler pipe
    • Fuel tank filler pipe vent tube, if equipped
    • EVAP system (Look for kinked or bent vapor lines)
    • Fuel tank inlet check valve (part of the fuel tank)
    • Fuel level vent valve (part of the fuel tank)
    • EVAP canister (may be saturated with liquid)

Are any of the components damaged?
Yes REPAIR or INSTALL a new components to correct the concern.
No GO to A2

A2 CHECK THE SYSTEM FOR ANY INDICATION TYPE DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) S
  • Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the PCM self-test.
  • Check for any of the following indication DTC s: P25B0, P0461, P0462, P0463.

Are any indication DTCs present?
Yes If DTC 's are present, correct the associated issue. or Workshop manual
No If no DTC 's proceed to check for EVAP DTC s. GO to A3

A3 CHECK THE SYSTEM FOR ANY EVAP (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION) DTCS
  • Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the PCM self-test.
  • Check the PCM for any of the EVAP DTC s: P00FE, P04B4, P04F0, P0496, P24BE, P24BF, P24C1, P144B, P2418, P2450, P2451, P0451, P0452 and P0453.

Are any EVAP system DTC's present?
Yes If DTC 's are present, correct the associated issue.
No GO to A4

A4 MONITOR THE FTP WHILE FILLING THE FUEL TANK
  • Monitor the fuel tank pressure (FTP) for typical diagnostic reference values while filling the fuel tank.

Is the FTP less than 1" H2O / 0.25 kPa?
Yes GO to A5
No Is the FTP less than 12" H2O / 3.0 kPa?
Yes : GO to A6
No : GO to A7

A5 INSPECT THE FUEL FILLER PIPE & VAPOR RECIRCULATION LINE ASSEMBLY
  • Disconnect the fuel filler pipe from the fuel tank.
  • Inspect the fuel filler pipe for damage or blockage.

Is the fuel filler pipe assembly blocked or damaged?
Yes Replace the fuel filler pipe assembly.
REFER to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (310-01C Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
No Replace the fuel tank assembly.
REFER to: Fuel Tank (310-01C Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).

A6 REFUEL USING A DIFFERENT FUEL FILL NOZZLE
  • Using a different fuel pump nozzle, monitor the fuel tank pressure (FTP) for typical diagnostic reference values while filling the fuel tank.

Is the FTP less than 12" H2O / 3.0 kPa?
Yes System Normal - Unable to identify the root cause at this time.
No GO to A7

A7 DIAGNOSE THE FRESH AIR HOSE
  • Disconnect the fresh air line from evaporative leak detection pump (ELDP).

Is the fresh air hose blocked or damaged?
Yes Repair / Replace the fresh air hose.
No GO to A8

A8 DIAGNOSE THE EVAPORATIVE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (ELDP)
  • Disconnect the evaporative leak detection pump (ELDP) from the Evap canister.
  • Monitor the fuel tank pressure (FTP) to typical diagnostic reference values while filling the fuel tank.

Is the FTP less than 12" H2O / 3.0 kPa?
Yes Remove / Replace the evaporative leak detection pump (ELDP).
REFER to: Evaporative Emission System Leak Test (303-13C Evaporative Emissions, General Procedures).
No GO to A9

A9 DIAGNOSE THE EVAP CANISTER
  • Disconnect the EVAP canister from the fuel vapor load line.
  • Monitor the fuel tank pressure (FTP) to typical diagnostic reference values while filling the fuel tank.

Is the FTP less than 12" H2O / 3.0 kPa?
Yes Remove / Replace the EVAP canister.
REFER to: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve (303-13C Evaporative Emissions, Removal and Installation).
No Remove / Replace the fuel vapor line including the fuel vapor vent valve (FVVV) and Tank Pressure Control Valve (TPC).

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