Some 2009-2011 Escape, Mariner, 2010-2011 Fusion, Milan and 2011 MKZ vehicles built on or before 3/4/2011 may exhibit a leaking or stuck under hood evaporative emission purge valve.

Technical Service Bulletin # 12-3-19 Date: 120330
Emissions - MIL ON/Multiple EVAP DTC's Set
TSB 12-3-19
03/30/12
MIL LAMP ON WITH DTCS P144A, P2196, P2198
AND/OR P1A0C - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/4/2011
FORD:
2010-2011 Fusion
2009-2011 Escape
LINCOLN:
2011 MKZ
MERCURY:
2010-2011 Milan
2009-2011 Mariner
This article supersedes TSB 11-11-28 to update the Title, Issue Statement, vehicle model lines, Service Procedure and Part List.
ISSUE
Some 2009-2011 Escape, Mariner, 2010-2011 Fusion, Milan and 2011 MKZ vehicles built on or before 3/4/2011 may exhibit a leaking or stuck
under hood evaporative emission purge valve. This fault will turn on the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and set diagnostic trouble code (DTC)
P144A, P2196, P2198 and/or P1A0C.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Are any of the following DTCs P144A, P2196, P2198 and/or P1AOC present?
a. No - Do not continue with this article, refer Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) Manual for normal diagnostics.
b. Yes - Proceed to Step 2.
2. Remove the evaporative emission canister. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-13. Inspect canister for liquid fuel by turning the
canister over and watching for signs of liquid fuel exiting the canister. Are there any signs of liquid fuel present?
a. No - Proceed to Step 3.
b. Yes - Replace the evaporative emission canister. Refer to WSM, Section 303-13. Proceed to Step 3.
3. Did the evaporative emissions system leak test pass as explained in WSM, Section 303-13?
a. No - Refer to the WSM, Section 303-13 to locate the leak. Repair as needed.
b. Yes - Replace the under hood evaporative emission canister purge valve. Refer to WSM, Section 303-13.
Parts Block
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.
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OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
120319A 2010-2011 Fusion, Milan 1.2 Hrs.
And 2011 MKZ: Check
DTCs, Remove And
Inspect The Evaporative
Emission Canister,
Replace If Necessary
Includes Time To Perform
The Evaporative Emission
System Leak Test
120319A 2009-2011 Escape And 1.3 Hrs.
MarineCrh: eck DTCs,
Remove And Inspect The
Evaporative Emission
Canister, Replace If
Necessary, Includes Time
To Perform The
Evaporative Emission
System Leak Test
120319B 2010-2011 Fusion, Milan 1.3 Hrs.
And 2011 MKZ: Check
DTCs, Remove And
Inspect The Evaporative
Emission Canister,
Replace If Necessary,
Perform The Evaporative
Emission System Leak
Test And Replace The
Evaporative Emission
Canister Purge Valve
Includes Time To Perform
The Evaporative Emission
System Leak Test A
Second Time
120319B 2009-2011 Escape And 1.5 Hrs.
Mariner: Check DTCs,
Remove And Inspect The
Evaporative Emission
Canister, Replace If
Necessary, Perform The
Evaporative Emission
System Leak Test And
Replace The Evaporative
Emission Canister Purge
Valve Includes Time To
Perform The Evaporative
Emission System Leak
Test A Second Time
MT120319 For Any Additional Actual
Diagnosis Or Repair Time
Necessary To Locate And
Repair An Evaporative
Emissions Leak Use SLTS
Operations If Available Or
Actual Time
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
9C915 42
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