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1998 Ford Windstar P1450 EVAP Code

1998 FORD WINDSTAR
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CBASS655
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My check engine light came on and i checked it and it said the code was P1450 which means Unable To Bleed Up Fuel Tank Vacuum. I have changed the gas cap, fuel filter, and air filter. Somebody please tell me what this could be.
Sep 23, 2006 at 5:18 AM
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the system is supposed to go under a vaccum if it does not, do to a cap being loose or some other kinda leak it will set this code. it could be a bad purge valve,tank vent. or one of the rubber lines has cracks in them causeing a leak your just going to have to look around on this one.(NOS)
Sep 23, 2006 at 7:15 AM
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LOWKEE
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i have a p1450 on a 1998 ford windstar. what is this code and how do i fix it?
Nov 14, 2020 at 11:48 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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P1450 Inability of Evaporative Emission Control System to Bleed Fuel Tank

Check vacuum hoses between the fuel tank and carbon canister under the hood for damage.
Nov 14, 2020 at 11:48 PM (Merged)
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Inspect EVAP vacuum hoses between the fuel tank and carbon canister for cracks or leaks. Also check the purge valve, tank vent, and related rubber lines. The gas cap was already replaced.

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Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1998 Ford Windstar has code P1450, unable to bleed fuel tank vacuum, after replacing the gas cap, fuel filter, and air filter. Experts explain that the EVAP system should pull vacuum and that a leak can set the code. They recommend inspecting vacuum hoses between the tank and carbon canister, the purge valve, tank vent, and cracked rubber lines.

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