Classic Hifi Care

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2022 10:55 pm**

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.

Posted: **Wed Apr 06, 2022 1:59 am**

Good thoughts for it being a glitch.

Posted: **Wed Apr 06, 2022 3:18 am**

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

Posted: **Fri Apr 08, 2022 12:52 am**

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

Posted: **Fri Apr 08, 2022 1:31 am**

Is the gas cap on right?

Posted: **Fri Apr 08, 2022 2:16 am**

No gas cap, nor provision for one.

Posted: **Fri Apr 08, 2022 11:10 am**

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

Bill

Posted: **Fri Apr 08, 2022 11:21 am**

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

Posted: **Wed Apr 13, 2022 12:45 am**

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

Posted: **Wed Apr 13, 2022 11:43 am**

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

Posted: **Wed Apr 13, 2022 1:57 pm**

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

Posted: **Wed Apr 13, 2022 11:14 pm**

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

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