Ford Escape: Evaporative Emissions / Description and Operation - Evaporative Emissions - Overview
Overview
The EVAP
system prevents hydrocarbon emissions from entering the atmosphere by
storing fuel vapors and routing the vapors to the engine to be consumed
during normal engine operation.
The EVAP system consists of:
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EVAP canister
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EVAP canister purge valve
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Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor and tube
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Easy Fuel™ (capless) fuel tank filler pipe
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Fuel vapor vent valve (FVVV) / Refueling valve (RV)
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Fuel tank isolation valve (FTIV) / Tank pressure control (TPC)
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EVAP leak detection pump
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
Intake manifold
2
EVAP canister purge valve
3
Fresh air hose
4
EVAP leak detection pump
5
EVAP canister
6
Fuel tank
7
Fuel pump and sender unit
8
Fuel tank isolation valve (also known as Tank Pressure Control Valve - TPC )
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Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Open the rear door.
Remove the rear door check arm bolt.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Remove the rear door trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Re..
Use your remote control to access various
vehicle systems.
Note:The buttons on your remote may vary
depending on the vehicle region or options.
Unlock
Press the button to unlock all
doors.
Lock
Press the button to lock all
doors.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
Press the button to remote start.
Liftgate (If Equipped)
Press the button to open or close
the liftgate.
Panic Alarm
Press the butto..