Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! > >
Forgot Password? Join Us!
FRF Store Register Ranger Pictures Community Today's Posts Search

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread

  #1  
Old 05-11-2014, 10:57 AM
dangerranger94 dangerranger94 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,313
Default What could cause this code?

image-3069333241.jpg I've replaced the purge valve, any one have a idea?
__________________
1996 f150 4x4 ext cab, Eddie Bauer edition, 5.8l auto, 3.55 gears and 31/10.5/15
My babe/DD-1995 2.3l 5speed 4x4, long bed, 4.10 open dif, "red rocket" 31/10.5/15s good years
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-11-2014, 11:27 AM
djfllmn djfllmn is offline
ford dealer parts guy
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 20,938
Send a message via AIM to djfllmn
Default Re: What could cause this code?

smoke machine time!
__________________
2021 F150 5.0 Screw

Past:18 F150 2.7, 16 F150 5.0, 14 F150 5.0, 07 F150 5.4, 03 Ranger 4.0

Master Certified Ford Parts / Warranty Admin
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-11-2014, 11:52 AM
rwenzing rwenzing is offline
Some assembly required...
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 921
Default Re: What could cause this code?

2 most likely causes:

- Leak or blockage in the network of hoses between the carbon canister and the intake manifold.

OR

- Failed Purge Flow Sensor.



The Purge Flow Sensor is a common problem for 95~97 Rangers. When it fails, the PCM gets bogus flow rate data and that can cause the P1443.

Ford sells the PFS as part of a larger hose/valve assembly that goes for well over $100. If you do decide that the PFS is all you need, it is available alone as CP416 from www.RockAuto.com for around $20 + shipping.



Purge Flow Sensor
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # CP416

__________________
2003 FX4 Level II, Supercharged 5.0L V8, Headers, Duals
BW4406 manual transfer case, Aussie Locker, Torsen L/S, 4.10's
Bilstein 7100 rezzies, Cadillac/Mustang rear discs, Duff traction bars
Keypad Entry, Lock LEDs, ABS switch, sway bar discos
Heated seats, Explorer EATC, Trip Computer and consoles

2003 XLT 2.3L M5OD-R1 reg cab, 2011 Taurus SEL, 2016 C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-11-2014, 12:03 PM
dangerranger94 dangerranger94 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,313
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by rwenzing View Post
2 most likely causes: - Leak or blockage in the network of hoses between the carbon canister and the intake manifold. OR - Failed Purge Flow Sensor. The Purge Flow Sensor is a common problem for 95~97 Rangers. When it fails, the PCM gets bogus flow rate data and that can cause the P1443. Ford sells the PFS as part of a larger hose/valve assembly that goes for well over $100. If you do decide that the PFS is all you need, it is available alone as CP416 from www.RockAuto.com for around $20 + shipping. Purge Flow Sensor STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # CP416
how can I be sure that's bad? All the hoses seem to be good, I ha it running and sprayed carb clean over a bunch of vac lines and the rpms never changed
__________________
1996 f150 4x4 ext cab, Eddie Bauer edition, 5.8l auto, 3.55 gears and 31/10.5/15
My babe/DD-1995 2.3l 5speed 4x4, long bed, 4.10 open dif, "red rocket" 31/10.5/15s good years
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-11-2014, 12:04 PM
djfllmn djfllmn is offline
ford dealer parts guy
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 20,938
Send a message via AIM to djfllmn
Default Re: What could cause this code?

Quote:
Originally Posted by dangerranger94 View Post
how can I be sure that's bad? All the hoses seem to be good, I ha it running and sprayed carb clean over a bunch of vac lines and the rpms never changed
because there is only vac there when the PCM commands it
__________________
2021 F150 5.0 Screw

Past:18 F150 2.7, 16 F150 5.0, 14 F150 5.0, 07 F150 5.4, 03 Ranger 4.0

Master Certified Ford Parts / Warranty Admin
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-11-2014, 12:04 PM
dangerranger94 dangerranger94 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,313
Default

Although when the rpms are 2k or higher I hear a whistle but can't tell where it's coming from
__________________
1996 f150 4x4 ext cab, Eddie Bauer edition, 5.8l auto, 3.55 gears and 31/10.5/15
My babe/DD-1995 2.3l 5speed 4x4, long bed, 4.10 open dif, "red rocket" 31/10.5/15s good years
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-11-2014, 12:04 PM
dangerranger94 dangerranger94 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,313
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by djfllmn View Post
smoke machine time!
huh?
__________________
1996 f150 4x4 ext cab, Eddie Bauer edition, 5.8l auto, 3.55 gears and 31/10.5/15
My babe/DD-1995 2.3l 5speed 4x4, long bed, 4.10 open dif, "red rocket" 31/10.5/15s good years
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-11-2014, 12:05 PM
djfllmn djfllmn is offline
ford dealer parts guy
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 20,938
Send a message via AIM to djfllmn
Default Re: What could cause this code?

Quote:
Originally Posted by dangerranger94 View Post
huh?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTywIQVOV7k
__________________
2021 F150 5.0 Screw

Past:18 F150 2.7, 16 F150 5.0, 14 F150 5.0, 07 F150 5.4, 03 Ranger 4.0

Master Certified Ford Parts / Warranty Admin
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 05-11-2014, 03:46 PM
rwenzing rwenzing is offline
Some assembly required...
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 921
Default Re: What could cause this code?

Quote:
Originally Posted by dangerranger94 View Post
how can I be sure that's bad? All the hoses seem to be good, I ha it running and sprayed carb clean over a bunch of vac lines and the rpms never changed
You can't say for sure that the PFS is bad. There's no field test that you can do to check it. However, if you can eliminate leaks and blockages in the system as a cause and you have already replaced the Purge Solenoid, there isn't anything else left but the PFS. Fortunately, it's not that expensive through RockAuto, at least when compared to many other emission parts.

Here's a generic diagram showing the canister purge from the 95~97 era:
__________________
2003 FX4 Level II, Supercharged 5.0L V8, Headers, Duals
BW4406 manual transfer case, Aussie Locker, Torsen L/S, 4.10's
Bilstein 7100 rezzies, Cadillac/Mustang rear discs, Duff traction bars
Keypad Entry, Lock LEDs, ABS switch, sway bar discos
Heated seats, Explorer EATC, Trip Computer and consoles

2003 XLT 2.3L M5OD-R1 reg cab, 2011 Taurus SEL, 2016 C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 05-11-2014, 06:44 PM
dangerranger94 dangerranger94 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,313
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by rwenzing View Post
You can't say for sure that the PFS is bad. There's no field test that you can do to check it. However, if you can eliminate leaks and blockages in the system as a cause and you have already replaced the Purge Solenoid, there isn't anything else left but the PFS. Fortunately, it's not that expensive through RockAuto, at least when compared to many other emission parts. Here's a generic diagram showing the canister purge from the 95~97 era:
ok thank you very much! Tommarro I'm going to check the line that runs to the fuel tank and see if it's bad
__________________
1996 f150 4x4 ext cab, Eddie Bauer edition, 5.8l auto, 3.55 gears and 31/10.5/15
My babe/DD-1995 2.3l 5speed 4x4, long bed, 4.10 open dif, "red rocket" 31/10.5/15s good years
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 05-11-2014, 08:02 PM
rwenzing rwenzing is offline
Some assembly required...
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 921
Default Re: What could cause this code?

The line from the fuel tank to the canister is important for some fault codes but it has nothing to do with P1443. P1443 just says that the PCM has compared open and closed purge flow rates using the Purge Flow Sensor and that the PCM detects low or no flow.


Heads up: Many aftermarket parts stores and sites incorrectly identify CP416 as the Canister Purge Valve (or similar name) when it is actually the Purge Flow Sensor. The PFS uses 3 wires and the Purge Valve uses 2 wires. They are shaped differently as well.

(The correct SMP part number for the Canister Purge Valve is CP403 - If you look it up on RockAuto, its picture should look like the part that you already replaced.)

I have used a CP416 PFS sourced from RockAuto to correct a P1443 code. It came in a Standard Motor Products box but the part inside was embossed with the Ford oval logo. If you replace the PFS, be sure to install the new part in the same flow direction as the original.
__________________
2003 FX4 Level II, Supercharged 5.0L V8, Headers, Duals
BW4406 manual transfer case, Aussie Locker, Torsen L/S, 4.10's
Bilstein 7100 rezzies, Cadillac/Mustang rear discs, Duff traction bars
Keypad Entry, Lock LEDs, ABS switch, sway bar discos
Heated seats, Explorer EATC, Trip Computer and consoles

2003 XLT 2.3L M5OD-R1 reg cab, 2011 Taurus SEL, 2016 C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid

Last edited by rwenzing; 05-20-2014 at 02:39 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 05-11-2014, 08:58 PM
dangerranger94 dangerranger94 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,313
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by rwenzing View Post
The line from the fuel tank to the canister is important for some fault codes but it has nothing to do with P1443. P1443 just says that the PCM has given a command to the Purge Solenoid Valve to open and that the Purge Flow Sensor reports back low or no flow to the PCM. Heads up: Many aftermarket parts stores and sites incorrectly identify CP416 as the Canister Purge Valve (or similar name) when it is actually the Purge Flow Sensor. The PFS uses 3 wires and the Purge Valve uses 2 wires. They are shaped differently as well. (The correct SMP part number for the Canister Purge Valve is CP403 - If you look it up on RockAuto, its picture should look like the part that you already replaced.) I have used a CP416 PFS sourced from RockAuto to correct a P1443 code. It came in a Standard Motor Products box but the part inside was embossed with the Ford oval logo. If you replace the PFS, be sure to install the new part in the same flow direction as the original.
well I've replaced the purge valve is there any way I have it flowing back wards?
__________________
1996 f150 4x4 ext cab, Eddie Bauer edition, 5.8l auto, 3.55 gears and 31/10.5/15
My babe/DD-1995 2.3l 5speed 4x4, long bed, 4.10 open dif, "red rocket" 31/10.5/15s good years
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 05-11-2014, 09:52 PM
Jaws Ranger Jaws Ranger is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 4,540
Default

I had to replaced those! I did the sensor then the solenoid and it was the solenoid.
__________________
96 Ford Ranger 2.3 - Loads of mods
03 DSG Mustang GT 5 spd- CAI, Flowmaster cat back, Sequential tail lights, 70mm T.B. 265/305
1992 GMC C1500 4.3 Long Bed 91K
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 05-12-2014, 03:12 AM
rwenzing rwenzing is offline
Some assembly required...
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 921
Default Re: What could cause this code?

Quote:
Originally Posted by dangerranger94 View Post
well I've replaced the purge valve is there any way I have it flowing back wards?
It is basically an on/off valve but I suspect that it should be installed the way the factory did it. There is slight difference in the port layout and that may be to avoid having engine vacuum either pull the valve open or closed. Just a guess though.

I would refer to the drawing above and make the ports look like that. Or you could look at another 95~97 Ranger.
__________________
2003 FX4 Level II, Supercharged 5.0L V8, Headers, Duals
BW4406 manual transfer case, Aussie Locker, Torsen L/S, 4.10's
Bilstein 7100 rezzies, Cadillac/Mustang rear discs, Duff traction bars
Keypad Entry, Lock LEDs, ABS switch, sway bar discos
Heated seats, Explorer EATC, Trip Computer and consoles

2003 XLT 2.3L M5OD-R1 reg cab, 2011 Taurus SEL, 2016 C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 05-12-2014, 06:15 AM
dangerranger94 dangerranger94 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,313
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaws Ranger View Post
I had to replaced those! I did the sensor then the solenoid and it was the solenoid.
where is the solenoid? And how much?
__________________
1996 f150 4x4 ext cab, Eddie Bauer edition, 5.8l auto, 3.55 gears and 31/10.5/15
My babe/DD-1995 2.3l 5speed 4x4, long bed, 4.10 open dif, "red rocket" 31/10.5/15s good years
Reply With Quote
Reply



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
code 14 91 4.0 R.C. Idaho 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 1 12-29-2012 04:07 PM
Need help....code 10? BlackRanger94 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 1 11-07-2012 08:35 PM
code 16 91ranger4x4 Electrical Tech 0 02-13-2012 12:02 PM
code help? dmrodriguez5 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 4 06-04-2011 06:34 PM
rcm code list?code 33 Anvil02 General Tech 0 04-10-2011 08:57 AM