Inaccurate Fuel Gauge and/or Distance to Empty with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0420 P1450 P0443 P0452 P0456 P0460 P2196 – 2012-2015 Ford Focus

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NHTSA ID Number: 10205027

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB160062

Summary

Inaccurate fuel gauge or distance to empty indication – built on or before 01/21/2015

 


2015 Ford Focus
2015 Ford Focus

 


FORD:
2012-2015 Focus

 

This article supersedes TSB 15-0034 to add a production fix date, update the vehicle model years and Parts List.

 

ISSUE

Some 2012-2015 Focus vehicles may exhibit inaccurate fuel gauge indication and/or inaccurate distance to empty. The vehicle may also exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0420, P1450, P0443, P0452, P0456, P0460 and/or P2196.

 

ACTION

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

  1. Does the customer report inaccurate fuel gauge indication and/or inaccurate distance to empty or does the vehicle exhibit one or more of the following DTCs: P0420, P1450, P0443, P0452, P0456, P0460 and/or P2196?
    1. Yes – proceed to Step 2.
    1. No – this article does not apply. Refer to Powertrain Control / Emissions Diagnosis Manual or Workshop Manual (WSM) for normal diagnosis.
  1. Replace the evaporative emission canister purge valve. Refer to WSM, Section 303-13.
  1. Inspect the evaporative emission canister for liquid fuel contamination.
  1. Is liquid fuel present?
    1. No – proceed to Step 5.
    1. Yes – replace the evaporative emission canister. Use low pressure compressed air to clear fuel from vapor lines from tank to engine. Refer to WSM, Section 303-13.
  1. Is the bottom of the fuel tank deformed more than 25 mm (1 in) upward? (Figures 1 and 2)
    1. No – repair is complete.
    1. Yes – replace the fuel tank and fuel pump module. Refer to WSM, Section 310- 01.

bottom of the fuel tank deformed Figure 1 – 15-0034

 

bottom of the fuel tank deformed Figure 2 – 15-0034

 

PART NAME PART NUMBER
Evaporative Emissions Purge Valve – 2.0L GDI BV6Z-9D289-B Inaccurate Fuel Gauge and/or Distance to Empty with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0420 P1450 P0443 P0452 P0456 P0460 P2196 - 2012-2015 Ford Focus | small light
Evaporative Emissions Purge Valve – 1.0L GTDI F1FZ-9D289-B
Evaporative Emissions Purge Valve – 2.0L GTDI – ST BV6Z-9D289-E Inaccurate Fuel Gauge and/or Distance to Empty with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0420 P1450 P0443 P0452 P0456 P0460 P2196 - 2012-2015 Ford Focus | small light
Evaporative Emissions Canister – 49 State/Non Green State Emissions AS4Z-9D653-F Inaccurate Fuel Gauge and/or Distance to Empty with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0420 P1450 P0443 P0452 P0456 P0460 P2196 - 2012-2015 Ford Focus | small light
Evaporative Emissions Canister – PZEV 50 State BV6Z-9D653-D Inaccurate Fuel Gauge and/or Distance to Empty with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0420 P1450 P0443 P0452 P0456 P0460 P2196 - 2012-2015 Ford Focus | small light
Fuel Pump Module – 2.0L GDI Flex Fuel (E85) BV6Z-9H307-T
Fuel Pump Module – 2.0L GDI Non Flex Fuel/1.0L GTDI BV6Z-9H307-U
Fuel Pump Module – 2.0L GTDI – ST BV6Z-9H307-V
Gasket – Fuel Pump Module 4L3Z-9276-AA Inaccurate Fuel Gauge and/or Distance to Empty with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0420 P1450 P0443 P0452 P0456 P0460 P2196 - 2012-2015 Ford Focus | small light
Nut – Fuel Pump Module Cover (3 Req) W520101-S439
Fuel Tank – All BV6Z-9002-E

 


4 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKE MODEL YEAR
FORD FOCUS 2012-2015

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

TSB 16-0062

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10205027

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NHTSA ID Number: 10183763

Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-0062

Summary

Some 2012-2015 Focus vehicles may exhibit inaccurate fuel gauge indication and/or inaccurate distance to empty. The vehicle may also exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0420, P1450, P0443, P0452, P0456, P0460 and/or P2196.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

TSB 16-0062

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10183763

MC-10183763-9999.pdf 145.89KB

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