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Mike - 12 Mar 2006 23:08 GMT

I have a 1996 Escort Wagon, with 150,000 miles on it. I took it in for
inspection and got a P1443 code when they did the emissions control test.
The local inspection place did not have a listing for the code. The car runs
great. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

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Backyard Mechanic - 13 Mar 2006 00:17 GMT

> I have a 1996 Escort Wagon, with 150,000 miles on it. I took it in
> for inspection and got a P1443 code when they did the emissions
> control test. The local inspection place did not have a listing for
> the code. The car runs great. Any help would be appreciated.

Evaporative Emission Control System - Vacuum System - Purge Control
Solenoid or Purge Control Valve fault

http://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/ford/index.php

Did they let you pass? If so, you were lucky.

Check for locations at autozone.com. Look for problems with vac tubing,
wiring, etc.

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Mike - 13 Mar 2006 01:15 GMT

Nah, they didn't pass it. At least it doesn't sound to expensive!!! I
thought it might be a catalytic converter.

Thanks

Thanks for the help!

>> I have a 1996 Escort Wagon, with 150,000 miles on it. I took it in
>> for inspection and got a P1443 code when they did the emissions
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> Check for locations at autozone.com. Look for problems with vac tubing,
> wiring, etc.

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Tom Adkins - 13 Mar 2006 01:42 GMT

> Nah, they didn't pass it. At least it doesn't sound to expensive!!! I
> thought it might be a catalytic converter.
>
> Thanks

Real common Escort problem. It's either the Canister Purge Valve or Purge Flow
Sensor. If you get the parts fron Ford, they come together in a kit. If you buy them
aftermarket get them both. They should be replaced at the same time.
MUCH cheaper than a converter :)

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Mike - 13 Mar 2006 13:34 GMT

How difficult is this to replace and could you direct me to an online source
that shows how to do it.

Thanks for all the help guys!!

>> Nah, they didn't pass it. At least it doesn't sound to expensive!!! I
>> thought it might be a catalytic converter.
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> same time.
> MUCH cheaper than a converter :)

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Tom Adkins - 13 Mar 2006 15:21 GMT

> How difficult is this to replace and could you direct me to an online source
> that shows how to do it.
>
> Thanks for all the help guys!!

I don't know of an online "how to", but it's a really simple process. Both pieces
are located in a vacuum line on the left side of the engine compartment ahead of the
strut tower. The line runs along the top of the frame rail with some other wiring and
lines. Each part has an electrical connector.

canister<----vac line-----PFS----CPV----vac line------>to engine

Just get the parts, locate them, and swap them out. 15 minutes or less.

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