OEM 2001 Ford Escape Canister Purge Valve

2001 Ford Escape Canister Purge Valve Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How Can You Service and Repair the Canister Purge Valve on 2001 Ford Escape?

  A: Disconnection of the battery must be the first step for canister purge valve servicing because it contains electrical components that create sparks able to ignite fuel vapors leading to fire risks. The EVAP canister purge valve requires complete separation that includes removing its electrical connector and both vacuum tube and EVAP canister outlet tube and EVAP return tube. The EVAP canister purge valve functions without these connections so you can remove it by unfastening its two nuts. Reinstall by following the instructing removal steps and perform leak tests before proceeding to the drive cycle for evaporative emission verification. All O-ring seals need lubrication with MERPOL(R) O-ring Seal Lubricant which follows Ford specification ESE-M99B144-B or an equivalent product.