2015 Ford Escape Concern regarding a P1450 code on my Ford Escape.
Concern regarding a P1450 code on my Ford Escape.
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Two days ago after filling my tank with gasoline, the first time I tried starting the car did not start and the engine light came on. The second time I tried it started and I drove about a half mile to a Grease Monkey company and their mechanic did a scan which showed a P1450 code. Since it was a Manufacturers specific code they suggested I take it to a Ford dealership, which I did. The one I took it to said they could only make an appointment for tomorrow and that up front I would have to pay a $140 diagnostic fee. I Googled the code trying to educate myself somewhat (79 year old widow) and think it seems to be excessive vacuum in the gas tank and may need a purge valve replacement. Also found that you can drive the car with this code without a problem. The code is for the emissions system and not the engine control system so driving it will not cause engine damage. Best action?
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Hello, possible causes for setting that code:
-Canister Restricted
-Canister Vent Valve Filter Plugged
-Capless Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (If Equipped)
-Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Canister Fuel Vapor Elbow
-Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Canister Tube or Purge Outlet Tube
-Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Canister Vent Valve Stuck Partially or Fully Closed
-Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Purge Valve Stuck Open
-Fuel Filler Cap Stuck Closed, Preventing Vacuum Relief (If Equipped)
-Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor
-Reference Voltage (VREF) Circuit Open
Diagnostic testing is quite valuable and worth the money spent.
The code may or may not exhibit driving problems. You did mention the car would not start -- so -- perhaps it's something you should really look into.
Lastly, your engine light will always come on with the key on and the engine not running. So, when the car wouldn't start and the lights came on -- this is normal.
