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

oemdtc April 8, 2016 No Comments

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.

 

4 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKE MODEL YEAR
FORD FOCUS 2012-2015

 

 


 

INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE OR DISTANCE TO EMPTY INDICATION – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/21/2015 TSB 16-0062

 

 

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
 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
160062A 2012-2015 Focus 4 Door: Check DTCs, Replace The Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Valve, Includes Time To Inspect Canister For Fuel And Fuel Tank For Signs Of Being Deformed. (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operation) 0.9 Hr.
160062B 2012-2015 Focus 4 Door: Check DTCs, Replace The Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Valve And The Evaporative Emissions Canister, Includes Time To Inspect Canister For Fuel And Fuel Tank For Signs Of Being Deformed. (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operation) 1.1 Hrs.
160062C 2012-2015 Focus 4 Door: Check DTCs, Replace The Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Valve And The Fuel Tank, Includes Time To Inspect Canister For Fuel And Fuel Tank For Signs Of Being Deformed. (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operation) 2.3 Hrs.
160062D 2012-2015 Focus 4 Door: Check DTCs, Replace The Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Valve, Evaporative Emissions Canister And The Fuel Tank, Includes Time To Inspect Canister For Fuel And Fuel Tank For Signs Of Being Deformed. (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operation) 2.6 Hrs.
160062E 2012-2015 Focus 5 Door: Check DTCs, Replace The Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Valve, Includes Time To Inspect Canister For Fuel And Fuel Tank For Signs Of Being Deformed. (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operation) 0.9 Hr.
160062F 2012-2015 Focus 5 Door: Check DTCs, Replace The Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Valve And The Evaporative Emissions Canister, Includes Time To Inspect Canister For Fuel And Fuel Tank For Signs Of Being Deformed. (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operation) 1.6 Hrs.
160062G 2012-2015 Focus 5 Door: Check DTCs, Replace The Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Valve And The Fuel Tank, Includes Time To Inspect Canister For Fuel And Fuel Tank For Signs Of Being Deformed. (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operation) 2.4 Hrs.
160062H 2012-2015 Focus 5 Door: Check DTCs, Replace The Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Valve, Evaporative Emissions Canister And The Fuel Tank, Includes Time To Inspect Canister For Fuel And Fuel Tank For Signs Of Being Deformed. (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operation) 2.9 Hrs.

 

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

 

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
9D289 42

 

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

TSB 16-0062

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

MC-10183763-9999.pdf 145.89KB

MC-10183763-9999

 

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