P2196 on FORD FOCUS
What P2196 Means on Your FORD FOCUS
Real FORD FOCUS Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"Check engine light came on Saturday morning on my way to work, When checked it comes up as fault codes P0420, with secondary codes of P144A - EVAP Emission System Purge Vapor Line Restricted/blocked, P1450 - Unable to bleed up fuel tank vacuum, and P0131 - O2 Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1, Sensor 1),"
"Error p2196 and p1450 issue with PCM, EVAP and bank 1 sensor know issues and recalls on same year make and model st I have an se having same problem"
"A stuck CPV is leading to excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor system, causing the plastic fuel tank to deform, resulting in an inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge indication, inaccurate distance to empty (DTE), and/or other drivability concerns."
"2016 ford focus se. vehicle hesitation, stalling. check engine light on for p2196 and p1450. vin number does not show in safety recall. checked by ford dealer.l 18s32-s1/ ford reference # 19s22. pertaining to large recall for software update and canister purge valve."
"The vehicle shakes, stalls shuts off when filling up with gas. Once gas is added, you have to keep the feet on the gas (reveing up to ensure it starts), then drive to get the gas flowing into the engine."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P2196 on FORD FOCUS
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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Get a proper diagnosis
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