P0451 FORD Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Range/Performance

Possible causes

– Faulty Evaporative Emission System (EVAP) Pressure Sensor
– Evaporative Emission System (EVAP) Pressure sensor harness is open or shorted
– Evaporative Emission System (EVAP) Pressure sensor circuit poor electrical connection
– Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

Tech description

There is a factory service bulletin for the following Ford models:

2005-2008 Ford Escape

Ford Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0451

When is the obd code mean?

An improper voltage signal from EVAP control system pressure sensor is sent to Engine Control Module (ECM).

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P0451 FORD OBD Code Description

The Evaporative Emission System (EVAP) control system pressure sensor detects pressure in the purge line. The sensor output voltage to the Engine Control Module (ECM) increases as pressure increases. The EVAP control system pressure sensor is not used to control the engine system. It is used only for on board diagnosis.

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