18) For Continuous Memory Only DTC P1450: Check For Visual Causes Of Excessive Fuel Tank
Vacuum
DTC P1450 is set when PCM EVAP running loss monitor detects excessive fuel tank vacuum with
engine running (not at idle). Possible causes are:
z
Blocked Or Kinked EVAP Canister Tube Or EVAP Canister Purge Outlet Tube (Between Fuel
Tank, EVAP Canister Purge Valve & EVAP Canister
z
Fuel Filler Cap Stuck Closed (No Vacuum Relief)
z
Contaminated Fuel Vapor Elbow On EVAP Canister
z
Restricted EVAP Canister
z
Canister Vent (CV) Solenoid Stuck Open
z
Plugged CV Solenoid Filter
z
EVAP Canister Purge Valve Stuck Open
z
Open In VREF Circuit (In Harness Near FTP Sensor, FTP Sensor Or PCM)
z
Faulty Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor
Check for kinks or bends in fuel vapor hoses/tubes. Visually inspect EVAP canister inlet port, CV
solenoid filter and canister vent hose for contamination or debris. Check CV solenoid filter for blockage
or contamination. Repair as necessary. Perform EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK
TEST under SYSTEM TESTS (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION) to verify repair. If DTC P1450 is still
present, go to next step. If no faults are found, go to next step.
19) Check FTP Voltage
Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Ensure scan tool is connected to Data Link Connector (DLC). Turn
ignition switch to ON position. Using scan tool, access FTP V PID from PID/DATA MONITOR &
RECORD menu. If FTP V PID voltage is not 2.4-2.8 volts with fuel filler cap installed, turn ignition
switch to OFF position and go to next step. If FTP V PID voltage is 2.4-2.8 volts with fuel filler cap
installed, check for possible intermittent condition causing DTC P1450. Go to TEST Z, step 1). If circuit
is okay, check for blocked or plugged EVAP system. Perform TEST C: DTC P1450: EXCESSIVE
VACUUM DETECTED IN FUEL TANK in SYSTEM TESTS (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION) to
check for blocked EVAP system condition. Repair as necessary.
20) Check Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor FTP V PID (Fuel Filler Cap Removed)
Remove fuel filler cap. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Using scan tool, access FTP V PID from
PID/DATA MONITOR & RECORD menu. If FTP V PID voltage is not 2.4-2.8 volts, turn ignition
switch to OFF position and go to next step. If FTP V PID voltage is 2.4-2.8 volts with fuel filler cap
removed, check for blocked or plugged EVAP system. Perform appropriate testing for DTC P1450. See
NOTE:
For additional testing information, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS.
NOTE:
Some components may need to be removed to gain access and diagnose
EVAP components. For removal and installation procedures, see
appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.
2003 Ford Pickup F150
2003 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Self-Diagnostics - CNG, Flex-Fuel & Gasoline