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2016 FORD EXPLORER

3.5L V6 EcoBoostAWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
14 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor511Torque5153Fluid9DTC957Battery1Maintenance0Recalls14
P0449low severityPowertrain

EVAP Vent Valve/Solenoid Circuit

on 2016 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 EcoBoost · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the EVAP vent solenoid circuit.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light

Common causes

  • Faulty vent solenoid
  • Wiring damage
  • Corroded connector

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test solenoid resistance
  2. Check wiring
  3. Command solenoid with scan tool

Repair notes

Replace vent solenoid.

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