1998 Ford Taurus Fuse Blows When Hot
I have a 3.0 V6 with 140,000 miles. The check engine light is on and the codes shown are P1451, P0135, P0141, P0155 and P0161. All of these items, the EVAP solenoid and the heated O2 sensors, are controlled by a single fuse that continues to blow when replaced as long as the car is at operating temperature. I can replace the fuse when the car is cold and drive the car until it reaches operating temperature and everything is fine until I turn the ignition off and back on again. Once I do this the fuse will blow no matter how many times I replace it until the car cools down and then will do the same thing again. It will not blow again until the car reaches operating temperature and the ignition is cycled off and back on again. I have tested each O2 sensor and the EVAP solenoid. Can you please tell me what is causing the fuse to blow?
Nov 16, 2006 at 3:01 PM
I believe you need to replace the ignition coils.
Nov 17, 2006 at 3:16 AM
I would very closely inspect the wiring at and near the o2 sensors and exhaust in general. I have had many chafed and partially melted wires in these areas. Also inspect the wiring going to the vent solenoid (red). Good luck and let us know what you find.
Jun 11, 2018 at 2:25 PM
Suggested Repair
Closely inspect the wiring at and near the oxygen sensors, exhaust, and EVAP vent solenoid for chafed or heat-damaged wires that could short the shared fuse when hot. One reply also suggested replacing the ignition coils, but that was not confirmed.
Conversation Summary
A 1998 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 with 140,000 miles has codes P1451, P0135, P0141, P0155, and P0161. The shared fuse for the EVAP solenoid and heated oxygen sensors blows after the engine is hot and the ignition is cycled, but holds when replaced cold until the next hot restart. The owner had already tested the sensors and solenoid. One expert suggested replacing the ignition coils; another advised inspecting the oxygen-sensor, exhaust, and vent-solenoid wiring for chafed or melted insulation.
