Fuel Charging and Controls

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Fuel Charging and Controls
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The fuel rail:

  • delivers fuel to the fuel injector.
  • receives fuel from the fuel supply tube.
CAUTION: Do not hold the throttle plate open with any object that could scratch the bore or plate while servicing or cleaning the throttle body. Refer to THROTTLE BODYΒ .

The throttle body:

  • controls air supply to the upper intake manifold by positioning the throttle plate.
  • is coolant heated.
  • is not adjustable.
  • must be removed from the vehicle to be cleaned.

The fuel injector:

  • is electrically operated by the powertrain control module (PCM).
  • has an internal solenoid that opens a needle valve to inject fuel into the lower intake manifold.
  • atomizes the fuel as the fuel is delivered.
  • is deposit resistant.

The fuel injection pressure and temperature sensor:

  • measures the pressure and temperature of the fuel in the fuel supply manifold and sends these signals to the PCM.
  • uses intake manifold vacuum as a pressure reference.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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