2018 Ford Fusion Energi TitaniumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

DTC P1450 - Unable To Bleed Up Fuel Tank Vacuum

P1450 - UNABLE TO BLEED UP FUEL TANK VACUUM

Description:  This DTC sets when excessive fuel tank vacuum is detected in the evaporative emission (EVAP) system while the engine is running and the EVAP purge valve is commanded closed.
Possible Causes: 
  • Blockages or restrictions in the EVAP canister tube
  • Blockages or restrictions in the EVAP purge valve
  • Blockages or restrictions in the EVAP canister
  • Restricted EVAP canister
  • EVAP purge valve stuck open
Diagnostic Aids:  Visually inspect the EVAP canister inlet port and canister vent hose assembly for contamination or debris.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All All GO to PINPOINT TEST HX .
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