EVAP Canister Purge Valve Replacement 2011-2017 F150 5.0L

In this video I go over how to replace the evaporative emissions canister purge valve (evap canister purge valve) on the 2011-2017 Ford F150 equipped with the 5.0L coyote engine. The procedure is rather simple. First, disconnect the electrical connector. Then disconnect the evap line from the valve. Then unbolt the valve from the intake manifold. Pull the valve away from the intake while twisting back and forth slightly. The installation is the reverse procedure.
Note: If your check engine lamp was on due to a faulty valve then you will need to have the codes erased to clear the check engine lamp. This can be done with a scan tool. If the light comes back on and the same code sets after replacing the valve then the root cause was not corrected and further diagnosis will be needed.
Note: when using the word "evap" it is short for "evaporative emissions".
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[@robbywilson6729]

I was having problem with hard starts directly after fueling and it was driving me crazy. I am not a mechanic, just poor and making a more dedicated effort at doing my own maintenance of late. Replaced the fuel filter at the suggestion of a local guy and the problem remained, After research this part appeared the likely culprit which brought me to this video. It took me way longer than you to get er done, but I got it handled. Doing my own maintenance gives me a tremendous sense of pride, so thanks so much for this video.

[@allangrant1200]

This video was very helpful. I struggled with the second connector for almost 10 minutes then I saw how you disconnected it in 10 seconds.

[@MattBuck777]

Appreciate this video. Pretty straight forward after seeing it done by a professional.

[@bucknasty7009]

Great video. My F150 would have trouble starting immediately after getting fuel and sometimes would die while idiling at a low rpm. I confirmed it was faulty after removing it and being able to blow air through it. While the motorcraft OEM valve is around $40, O'Reilly Auto sells one for $22 with a lifetime warranty and no discernible difference from OEM.

[@KevinDevin]

Worked as advertised. Thank you!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Great to hear!

[@radicalstrengthandfitness8977]

Thank you for making a quick and easy to follow video!

[@Suspiciousrock]

thanks for this! The green vac hose clips were facing down and had to get creative to push them inwards to pull off the hose but still only took 5-10 mins to replace myself.

[@mikespeiran1230]

Great video! Thanks for the straight forward instructions and demo...

[@fwm6357]

Great video. Just good simple explanations with no cursing. Thank you!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@terrya.4046]

Thanks for your video. Literally less than 10 minutes to change this out. Great information 👌 Thanks alot, I was having hard starts after fueling up.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad it helped!

[@terrya.4046]

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[@FranciscoMartinez-oh4kf]

thanks for the help. the small vac hose clips were pointing down on mine but i just took the whole thing off then snapped em off. 15 minutes tops! truck dont shake anymore either!!!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Excellent!

[@tyecurtis7228]

A very well done educational video. Thanks. I am a cat fan also. Love the cat and the truck. It fixed mine!

[@FluffNation99]

Very helpful!! Ran the scanner on it and it code the code to replace this part. Your video helped me to replaced it. Thanks!!!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Awesome!

[@FluffNation99]

@@BarboursAutoHelpupdate the check engine light came on again. But the issue is that the Evap valve is now in question. Code that came up is p0446. Didn’t see any broke connections following the wires. Can you help please?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Looks like you have an issue with the vent side of the system. You may have a bad vent valve, not the valve shown in video, or possibly a clog in the system. Of course other things could be at play. Sorry I don’t have a video on how to diagnose this.

[@tjkelso5000]

Thank you for the video very helpful

[@wholeheartedlowrys]

Thank you! Big help! Got it replaced on my 2013 f150xlt and it’s running great! Before replacing it das really struggling after I would fill up the tank.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad to help!

[@Krystianc98]

This was super easy and then just watching you while I’m installing it Super easy. Thanks

[@jeroldlmurray1616]

Excellent video, with plain and simple instruction. Thanks a million,

[@jaredojohnson]

Great helpful video! Thanks man!!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad it helped!

[@Whythisyou]

Thank you! Good video no suggestions and the cat was a funny bit

[@nateminick9199]

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[@brandondoig]

Great video

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Thanks, Bdog!

[@otomics2796]

Great ty for the info.

[@lordlyhawk]

Thx helped a lot

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad it helped

[@BrotherFishin]

Nice video. I have a bolt stuck that wont come out on the left side of the purge valve. Dont know how I'll even get it remove without having to replace further parts

[@IBEWelectronut]

Thank you so much for such an intuitive, calmly stated instructional video of how to deal with this issue. My only question is what do you do with the purge solenoid on the replacement intake manifold, i.e. the 2018 GT manifold replacing the stock 2016 Ford F-150 manifold?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

I'm not sure I understand. What do you mean?

[@realityobservationalist7290]

I have a curious problem. I have a 2010 ford f150 4.6L. I noticed a gas smell in the cabin 2 days ago. Yesterday I was backing into my parking space and noticed something on the ground. It was the connector to this evap line with about 3" inches of line and a clean cut/break. It's the part with the tangs and tab you disconnected in this video. As far as I can tell this is the same type of connector on the front and rear of the line where the canister is. My problem is that both those locations still have the connector and line in place and I cannot find any unconnected lines anywhere in this system or the rest of the truck. I don't know if this actually belongs on my truck, or if it belongs to someone else's vehicle. Again, I am still detecting a faint gasoline smell, but I cannot find anywhere it is leaking. There has been an increase in vehicle vandalism in the area and I've heard that people are now starting to steal gas. I'm wondering if this is a part a thief might try to use to aid in a siphon operation or something. I don't have any decrease in gas, or vehicle performance, or any other signs of failure. The whole thing is bizare. I'm going to give it a week and go to a mechanic if I can't figure it out.

[@joshbrowning3488]

I'm a member of a f150 group on Facebook and someone made a post about their miles till Empty can say 100 miles and then they drive 3 miles down the road it will then say 30 miles and then they drive back home and it will say something completely off again. Was told the purge valve was the reason. Is that a known issue with a bad purge valve? Awesome video and very informative definitly got another subscriber!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

I wouldn’t think a purge valve would cause this. I wonder if they are just driving the vehicle more aggressively. This will cause that to change

[@bottledbeans8809]

Can I ask, what code your truck threw when you knew you have to replace this?

[@GJ-is6sv]

On my 2012 F-150 Lariat 4x4 5.0 engine, I had the purge valve changed. For some reason to me the gears are changing better, and it’s running or driving better. Can I be imagining things?

[@Mortgages101]

Will a whole in the line cause the same issue and do you know what size it is.

[@jakehabhab8242]

Is this code P0455? The part looks different than what I see on this video. It’s a canister vent solenoid?

[@scottschmidtmann2540]

I like to use my German Torque wrench, set to : Gooten-Tight!😆

[@thegreytrol2980]

Lol always one

[@Firemedic712]

I have code P0453 and I've dropped the tank and replaced the tank pressure sensor and the purge valve, and I still have the CEL

[@darrelcampbell4832]

I’ve had issues with intermittent hesitation sounds like I’m running over the bumps on side of road that wake up truck drivers and now I have code p1450 on a 17’ f-150 lariat sport eco boost I’m not sure what this is?

[@jacobrilling]

Cleaning and lubricating you existing valve can save you the price of a new valve. They rarely go bad, they get stuck. Try this first!!!

[@Quinho1525A]

I dont think its worth the time, valve only costs about $25 so might as well

[@apuente15]

Currently getting a check engine code for p0442 small evap leak. Could this part fix it

[@macd6351]

Is there a way to confirm that the valve is bad? Should it be in the closed position?

[@apuente15]

Would this fix the "check fuel inlet message". No check engine light just the annoying message

[@tylertroxel1360]

What was the code that came up.. mine says po451. I'm not sure if it's a fuel pump or this.

[@jakecoker794]

I read that if this valve is bad it could cause codes saying that the O2 sensors were stuck rich. My truck is throwing these codes so I will try replacing this part.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

This part being stuck open can cause such an issue. But it’s not a bad idea to verify that this is actually the problem.

[@imando7464]

Did it fix the problem?

[@Bobbybrowwn]

Same exact code

[@drivethruchristian4238]

Saved me $600. Dealership tried to charge me 2hr labor and $200 for the part alone. Scam artists

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad you saved some money!

[@texasviewpoint195]

I have a 2012 f150 w/p1450 at the moment. Is it true if you remove the valve and blow through it will mean it’s faulty?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Yes. If you remove the valve and have it disconnected electrically it should not allow air to pass. However, I would not recommend putting your mouth on it to blow trough it.

[@zar3045]

I'm having the same issue with truck not wanting to start after fueling. All the research I've done points to this part but when I go to purchase the piece they are showing a different part

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

What vehicle do you have?

[@irkjustice5600]

What does it mean if you unplug this, and the engine idle does not change?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Maybe nothing. What problem are you having or why are you eyeballing the valve?

[@JoeFine]

My 2013 ford f150 5.0l has a check engine and this was the code for it. It runs fine though, and ive gotten "check fuel inlet valve" several times because its the capless gas filler. Could those two code be because of this? Would the truck still run fine if it threw this code?

[@apuente15]

Chasing the same issue, I'm thinking this might be the fix

[@JoeFine]

@apuente15 follow up for my comment, swapping out the canister purge valve resolved all my codes. For 20 bucks and how easy it was, definitely worth a shot

[@apuente15]

@JoeFine I have no check engine light just the pop-up message, ima go ahead and replace this. My truck also runs perfectly fine

[@JoeFine]

@apuente15 I only got code once, after several months of ignoring the pop up message that I got several times.

[@hunterreed3412]

Can a bad valve cause fuel not to reach the engine? I have a 2014 5.0l, I've pulled and replaced fuel pump, checked fuse27, changed coil packs and spark plugs, checked the 2nd fuse block on passenger side and changed driver fuel module.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

A bad purge valve would cause the fuel pump to not pump

[@davidkinasevych8439]

Great video. So why would you replace it? How do you figure out this is a problem?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Well, this isn't a fully comprehensive video on the matter. But it does show you how to check for a valve that is suck open. Note: valves can fail in other ways too. Just don't have a video on that yet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2WnhWqXh5qMjc0

[@johnnewman1659]

In my case, the OBD light(on board diagnostics) came on. I had it checked at the auto parts store and the diagnosis was this valve was bad.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Pulling codes isn't a full diagnostic. It's part of it, but a very small part of it

[@paulcabral650]

p0456 code. You will need this. EVAP Evaporative Emissions Vapor Canister Purge Valve Solenoid Assembly CX-2409,AU5Z9C915B,AU5Z-9C915-B Compatible with Ford Explorer, F150, F250 F350 Super Duty, Mustang, Lincoln PV637 Sold by: GBDAMI $24.99 Amazon

[@brandonletsgo1772]

Would a bad Evap sensor cause one of these trucks not to start?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

I’d say it’s possible but not likely

[@barry3045]

Will this cause the check engine light to come on ?

[@Bb-go7xf]

It did on my 2011 f150.

[@marshie1337]

Stock suspension? What are those tires?? Looks perfect

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

I know it looks great!! It's not my truck though and I didn't take note of the tire size. I do believe the truck has a leveling kit on it though. If that helps.

[@marshie1337]

@@BarboursAutoHelp thanks for the quick reply. and also, i threw a purge valve in my truck and by joe, it worked. i feel like i owe you a 6 pack or something

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

I’m glad to help!

[@JV-so2ch]

Can the purge valve be a reason why gas pump nozzle keeps shutting off?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Sounds more like a vent valve or evap canister issue.

[@sladedaniel1184]

Think would work on 2013 ford expedition xlt?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

I don’t think the expedition has the 5.0

[@TheMike31b]

Is this different with a 3.5l?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Yes in some ways. I need to make a video

[@delete300]

After changing the part, how do i clear the check engine light 🤔

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Yes.

[@Jacob96wv]

My truck is dieing at idle in drive at stop lights sometimes and idling rough. What do u think

[@Jacob96wv]

Shows no codes

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

What kind of truck is it? What year?

[@Jacob96wv]

@@BarboursAutoHelp i think i fixed it by cleaning the throttle body , mass air and getting rid of the k&N air filter

[@bitpro8903]

Mine was doing the same thing rough idle and stalling randomly but not often. No codes so I cleaned my throttle body and it was nasty. I replaced this just because it's right behind the throttle body. It seems to be doing better so far

[@Jacob96wv]

@@bitpro8903 yea i did mine and it fixed it

[@raymondrobbins9495]

is this valve bad on all fords i have a 2009 f 150 and i had to replace this valve also i that.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

It's common for this part to fail on most vehicles. Not just a ford thing. Not all Fords, not all vehicles, just a common point of failure.

[@USA--1776]

What tires are those?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Shoot! Don't know. Not my truck. They do look good though.

[@USA--1776]

Okay lol thank you. Do you have any videos of a 5.0 with power but has a no crank issue?

[@mateocruz1031]

What size socket ??

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

8mm. I mentioned it in the video

[@paulgator68]

Motorcraft Part number???

[@JoseMendoza-kv2ph]

Anyone have a misfire because of this?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

This can cause misfires if it’s stuck open.

[@thegreytrol2980]

And stalls

[@TonicofSonic]

If you have cats crawling around in your engine your gonna wanna swap out your entire iwe vaccume hose system for 50$ at the dealer. They dry out and snap when touched. (my cat broke mine) It will save you money from replacing an iwe and maybe hub assembly. You can swap the whole thing with the truck sitting on the ground without much effort. edit- 1hr

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Just so happens that I have a harness for this truck in my shed. I've already had to "jerry rig" the lines. They broke several years back. I've actually had this harness for about 2 years now. The owner is in no hurry has my bubble gum fix is still holding. (Not my truck by the way. Belongs to a friend.)

[@TonicofSonic]

@@BarboursAutoHelp 👍👍

[@HectorLopez-xn8ho]

I got code C2849 f150 5.0

[@grlove32]

I changed this and the connector but still has issue (running rough) any ideas?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

You got codes?

[@grlove32]

@@BarboursAutoHelp yes P0443

[@grlove32]

@@BarboursAutoHelp I also changed the connector. The original wires are green with black stripe and white with brown stripe. The new connector is black and white. Which line goes to what original colors?

[@grlove32]

Please help me. Thank you

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

@@grlove32 P0443 is a circuit code. There may be an open/short/ high resistance in the circuits from the PCM to the valve. Could also be a problem with the PCM or purge valve. I don't think that this would cause the vehicle to run badly though. If you have already replaced the valve and the connector, and you had this code before, then you may have a bad PCM or circuit. However, I'd say you don't want to be wrong about that so It may be best and cheaper to have a tech diagnose it for you to ensure you are replacing the correct part. Hope this helps. By the way, did you erase the code after you replaced the valve and connector? Because if not the code will remain until the PCM recognizes that the problem is no longer present and that could take some time. So, if you haven't erased the code it's possible that you have already fixed the code P0443 but the PCM hasn't completed the monitor on that system. I really don't think the issue with the P0443 is causing your vehicle to run roughly though.

[@mofo4193]

Any good mechanic will tell you, you need a good engine cat to supervise.....