OEM 2003 Ford Escape Canister Purge Valve

2003 Ford Escape Canister Purge Valve Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How Can You Service and Repair the Canister Purge Valve on 2003 Ford Escape?

  A: Disconnection of the vehicle battery marks the first step in servicing the canister purge valve because electrical sparks can ignite fuel vapors which constitute a fire hazard. Service of the EVAP canister purge valve begins through removal of the electrical connector then the vacuum tube followed by separating the EVAP canister outlet tube and EVAP return tube. The EVAP canister purge valve can be taken off when both nuts are removed after the connections. Installation should begin by performing the opposite steps of removal then verify everything with a leak test followed by an evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. We must use MERPOL (R) O-Ring Seal Lubricant which fulfills Ford specification ESE-M99B144-B or an equivalent to lubricate all O-ring seals.