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P0456 on FORD EDGE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
10
Most Affected
2011, 2012, 2019

What P0456 Means on Your FORD EDGE

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

"Cel light and P0456 diagnostic reading indicates an EVAP leak. Large fuel leak discovered emanating from the fuel tank area when tank is at full. Fuel tank was removed and upon inspection it revealed the fuel tank had cracked at the top of the rollover valve just underneath a vent line."

— 2011 FORD EDGE owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 10/01/2022

"Check engine light comes on from error code p0456 - small leak detected in the evaporations emissions (evap) system. the check engine light comes on every time the vehicle is fueled with gasoline. my mechanic advised this is a common problem in fords with the no gas cap system."

— 2011 FORD EDGE owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 05/01/2019

"Issues with fuel neck filler. code p0456. after filling up unleaded gas in the capless gas tank, the vehicle stalls upon starting ignition. this is now a consistent problem with the vehicle. air may be filling up in the gas tank. in 2014, 2012-13 ford edges were recalled for fuel leaks."

— 2012 FORD EDGE owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 07/27/2018

"I started my 2012 edge and heard the starter take longer to turn over and start the car. within moments the check engine icon appeared. i took my edge in to auto hobby shop located on a military installation. the service representative used his code reader machine to view code p0456."

— 2012 FORD EDGE owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 01/09/2018

"Engine light on, diagnostic test shows gas vapor escaping (leak) code p0456 while driving"

— 2013 FORD EDGE owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 01/10/2019

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

Common Causes of P0456 on FORD EDGE

50%
30%
10%
10%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2011
2
2012
2
2013
1
2015
1
2018
1
2019
2
2022
1

What To Do Next

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  2. 2
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P0456 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