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 Co...