Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1529

29) Check Voltage Between VREF & SIG RTN Circuits At FTP Sensor 
 
Ensure ignition switch is turned to ON position. Using a DVOM, measure voltage between VREF and 
SIG RTN circuits at FTP sensor harness connector. See Fig. 268 or Fig. 269 . If voltage is 4-6 volts, go to 
next step. If voltage is not 4-6 volts, VREF voltage is out of range. Go to TEST C, step 1). 

30) Check FTP Circuit For Short To SIG RTN Or PWR GND In Harness 
 
Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect PCM connector(s). Inspect connector for loose, 
damaged or corroded terminals. Disconnect scan tool from DLC. Using a DVOM, measure resistance 
between FTP circuit, and SIG RTN circuit at PCM harness connector, and battery negative cable. If both 
resistance measurements are more than 10 k/ohms, replace PCM. If either resistance measurement is 10 
k/ohms or less, repair short to SIG RTN or PWR GND circuit in FTP circuit. 

33) For KOEO, KOER & Continuous Memory DTC P0453: Check For High FTP Sensor Voltage 
DTC P0453 is set when PCM detects Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor input signal exceeds maximum 
allowable parameter of 4.5 volts. Possible causes are: 

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FTP Circuit Open  

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VREF Shorted To VPWR  

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Faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM)  

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FTP Circuit Shorted To VREF Or VPWR  

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SIG RTN Circuit Open  

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Faulty FTP Sensor  

Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect scan tool 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 is not available on scan tool, measure voltage by backprobing between FTP and SIG 
RTN circuits at PCM harness connector. See PCM CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION and Fig. 268 or 
Fig. 269 . If voltage measurement on DVOM or PID voltage is more than 4.5 volts, go to next step. If 
voltage is 4.5 volts or less, DTC P0453 is intermittent. Check for intermittent faults. Go to TEST Z, step 
1). 

34) Check FTP Circuit For Short To VPWR 
 
Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect FTP sensor connector. Turn ignition switch to ON 
position. Using a DVOM, measure voltage between negative battery terminal and FTP circuit at FTP 

NOTE:

A break in step numbering sequence occurs at this point. Procedure skips 
from step 30) to step 33). No test procedures have been omitted.

NOTE:

For additional testing information, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS.

NOTE:

FTP sensor input with no pressure or vacuum on fuel tank should be 2.37-
2.97 volts.

 

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sensor harness connector. See Fig. 268 or Fig. 269 . If voltage is 10.5 volts or less, go to step 36). If 
voltage is more than 10.5 volts, a short to VPWR exists. Go to next step. 

35) Check FTP Circuit For Short To VPWR Circuit In Harness 
 
Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect PCM connector(s). Inspect connector for loose, 
damaged or corroded terminals. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Using a DVOM, measure voltage 
between negative battery terminal and FTP circuit at PCM harness connector. See PCM CONNECTOR 
IDENTIFICATION and Fig. 268 or Fig. 269 . If voltage is more than 10.5 volts, repair short to VPWR 
in FTP circuit. If voltage is 10.5 volts or less, replace PCM. 

36) Check Opposite Induced Low FTP Signal 
 
Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect a jumper wire between SIG RTN and FTP circuits at FTP 
sensor harness connector. Turn ignition switch to ON position. 

Using scan tool, access FTP V PID from PID/DATA MONITOR & RECORD menu. If FTP V PID is not 
available on scan tool, measure voltage by backprobing between FTP and SIG RTN circuits at PCM 
harness connector. See PCM CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION and Fig. 268 or Fig. 269 . If voltage 
measurement on DVOM or FTP V PID value is less than 0.1 volt, remove jumper wire and go to next 
step. If voltage measurement on DVOM or FTP V PID value is 0.1 volt or more, unable to induce 
opposite signal. Go to step 39). 

37) Check For In Range Voltage Between VREF & SIG RTN Circuits At FTP Sensor 
 
Ensure ignition switch is in ON position. Using a DVOM, measure voltage between VREF and SIG RTN 
circuits at FTP sensor harness connector. If voltage is 4-6 volts, go to next step. If voltage is not 4-6 volts, 
VREF voltage is out of range. Go to TEST C, step 1). 

38) Check FTP Circuit For Short To VREF In Sensor Or Harness 
 
Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect PCM connector(s). Using a DVOM, measure resistance 
between FTP and VREF circuits at PCM harness connector (both VREF terminals on 150-pin PCM). See 
PCM PWR GND, SIG RTN & VREF TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION table. If resistance is more 
than 10 k/ohms, replace FTP sensor. See FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR under FUEL SYSTEMS in 
appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article. Perform EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS 
SYSTEM LEAK TEST under SYSTEM TESTS (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION) to verify repair. If 
resistance is 10 k/ohms or less, repair short to VREF in FTP circuit. 

39) Check FTP Circuit For Open In Harness 
 
Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect PCM connector(s). Using a DVOM, measure resistance 
of FTP circuit between PCM harness connector and FTP sensor harness connector. See PCM 
CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION and Fig. 268 or Fig. 269 . If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to 

NOTE:

If a scan tool communication concern exists, remove jumper wire and go 
to step 41).

 

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next step. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open in FTP circuit. 

40) Check For Open SIG RTN Circuit Between PCM & FTP Sensor 
 
Ensure ignition switch is turned to OFF position. Using a DVOM, measure resistance of SIG RTN circuit 
between PCM harness connector and FTP sensor harness connector. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go 
to next step. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open in SIG RTN circuit. 

41) Check FTP Circuit For Short To VREF In PCM 
 
Ensure ignition switch is turned to OFF position and PCM is disconnected. Using a DVOM, measure 
resistance between FTP and VREF circuits at PCM harness connector (both VREF terminals on 150-pin 
PCM). See PCM PWR GND, SIG RTN & VREF TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION table. If 
resistance is more than 10 k/ohms, replace PCM. If resistance is 10 k/ohms or less, repair short to VREF 
in FTP circuit. 

43) For Continuous Memory Only DTC P0457: Check For Missing Or Leaking Fuel Filler Cap 
DTC P0457 is set when PCM detects a fuel tank pressure decreases more than 7 in. H2O within 30 
seconds after refueling, or excessive purge (fuel vapor) flow more than .06 lb. per minute. Possible causes 
are: 

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Fuel Filler Cap Not Installed After Refueling (CHECK FUEL CAP Indicator May Be Illuminated)  

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Fuel Filler Cap Loose Or Cross-Threaded  

Check for missing, loose or cross-threaded fuel filler cap. Repair, reinstall or replace fuel filler cap as 
necessary. Perform PCM RESET PROCEDURE under CLEARING CODES under SELF-
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM to clear DTCs. Perform EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK 
TEST under SYSTEM TESTS (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION) to verify repair. After test is complete, 
repeat QUICK TEST. If DTC P0455 is present, perform TEST B: DTC P0455: MAJOR LEAK OR 
NO FLOW DETECTED IN EVAP SYSTEM under SYSTEM TESTS (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION). 
If a concern with fuel filler cap was not found, perform PCM RESET PROCEDURE under 
CLEARING CODES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM to clear DTCs. Perform EVAPORATIVE 
EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK TEST under SYSTEM TESTS (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION) to verify 
repair. After test is complete, repeat QUICK TEST. If DTC P0455 is present, perform TEST B: DTC 
P0455: MAJOR LEAK OR NO FLOW DETECTED IN EVAP SYSTEM under SYSTEM TESTS 
(EVAPORATIVE EMISSION). Otherwise, inform vehicle operator that it is important to immediately 
install fuel filler cap after every refueling. 

NOTE:

A break in step numbering sequence occurs at this point. Procedure skips 
from step 41) to step 43). No test procedures have been omitted.

NOTE:

For additional testing information, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS.

NOTE:

A break in step numbering sequence occurs at this point. Procedure skips 
from step 43) to step 65). No test procedures have been omitted.

 

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Fig. 270: Identifying CV Solenoid Circuits & Connector Terminals 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

65) For KOEO, KOER & Continuous Memory DTC P0446 & P1451: Check VPWR Voltage To CV 
Solenoid 
DTC P0446 or P1451 is set when PCM detects EVAP Control System Canister Vent (CV) solenoid 
circuit signal falls below minimum or exceeds maximum allowable parameters for a specified CV duty 
cycle. Possible causes are: 

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VPWR Circuit Open  

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CV Solenoid Circuit Open, Or Shorted To Chassis GND, PWR GND Or VPWR  

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Faulty CV Solenoid  

NOTE:

For additional testing information, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS.

 

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