| 3.5L TIVCT OR 3.7L – MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DTC P1450 – BUILT ON 1/3/2012 AND THROUGH 7/31/2012 |
2012-2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Edge, MKT, MKS, MKX and Mustang
vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Twin-independent Variable Cam Timing (TiVCT) or 3.7L engine and built on 1/3/2012 and through 7/31/2012 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1450.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Using the Ford
Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or equivalent Scan Tool, retrieve continuous memory DTCs. Is DTC P1450 present?
- Yes – proceed to Step 2.
- No – this article does not apply. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emission Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for normal diagnosis.
- Replace the Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve.
| AU5Z-9C915-B
Ford AU5Z-9C915-B, Purge Valve Assembly
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- For best performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your vehicle owner’s manual.
- Cleans, restores, protects the entire fuel system (fuel injectors, carburetors, intake valves and combustion chambers)
- Restores: lost power, acceleration, lost fuel economy, and operation of the fuel gauge sensor
- Reduces: rough idle, engine surge, hesitation, and spark plus fouling
- Improves: cold start performance, and fuel stability for up to one year
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- DEEP FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING - Cleans the entire fuel system (injectors, carburetor passageways, intake valves, and chamber areas) to help restore power, MPG, and throttle response.
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- OIL TREATMENT FOR ENGINE CLEANING - Cleans sludge and deposits that can restrict oil flow and lubrication in motor oil crankcases, helping support longer engine life in car and truck engines.
- FUEL STABILIZER - Keeps gas or diesel fresh for up to 2 years. Ideal as a fuel stabilizer and gas stabilizer for stored cars, motorcycles, and generators.
- SAFE FOR ALL ENGINES & FUELS - Compatible with all gasoline and diesel fuels and blends, including E10 and E85. Trusted for use as a gasoline and diesel fuel additive.
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- The world’s #1 fuel additive for both gasoline and diesel engines
- A great tune-up in a bottle – treats gasoline, diesel fuel and increases MPG
- Cleans and lubricates the fuel system, including fuel injectors, carburetor and combustion chamber
- Improves fuel economy by burning excess exhaust emissions
- Increases power and acceleration by improving fuel flow and reducing deposit buildup
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