A Question On Timing

[19&41]

Last evening my Explorer presented me with it's first code, a Ford P0442. I hope it's a glitch. I erased it to see if it reappears.

[electra225]

Good thoughts for it being a glitch.

[19&41]

Made it to and from work without a CEL. So far so good.

[19&41]

The code came back up. The majority of writeups on this has the vapor canister purge solenoid valve as the likely culprit.

[electra225]

Is the gas cap on right?

[19&41]

No gas cap, nor provision for one.

[William]

On GM vehicles of that era that solenoid was a big problem. I wonder if Ford had the same supplier?

Bill

[19&41]

Hard to tell. I haven't seen it offered by Motorcraft.

[19&41]

I ordered a new solenoid valve and installed it Sunday. I erased the code and it hasn't reappeared.

[William]

Rex, I will keep my fingers and toes crossed that fixed your problem. If it was GM, I would guarantee the problem would be solved.


Bill

[electra225]

Rex, you are becoming quite the Ford troubleshooter. Ever thought of a career change? There is big money in that these days. Good luck.

[19&41]

If I can keep my money these days, that'll do. Sometimes Youtube can be a good ally.