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P0455 on FORD FUSION

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
4
Most Affected
2010, 2011

What P0455 Means on Your FORD FUSION

Real FORD FUSION Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Fuel cap codes, emission control codes and throttle actuator control code are now on all the time. i had taken it back to ford, but light had went out at the time. i was told that the codes do not log in ecm. i was told they could hook up equipment, there would be no codes and the cost $90.00."

— 2010 FORD FUSION owner • POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 06/01/2013

"Was driving out of a parking lot car suddenly stalled when accelerating. had to park and restart car to reengage engine. wrench and engine lights came on. car stalled out three more times going around the block. diag code was p0455. dealer initially replaced purge valve."

— 2010 FORD FUSION owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 07/10/2012

"Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. while driving, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence where it displayed code: p0455 (evap system leak detected)."

— 2011 FORD FUSION owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 11/06/2018

"Car keeps displaying check fuel fill inlet, now check engine light is on. while filling tank at local gas station strong smell of fuel around and inside of car. this has happened on more than one occasion. obd ii reads code p0455."

— 2011 FORD FUSION owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 08/23/2013

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0455 on FORD FUSION

25%
25%
25%
25%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
2
2011
2

What To Do Next

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  2. 2
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P0455 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026