Code P2418, then failed PCM?
#11
I have not done this repair myself but I seem to remember others that have said. REDUCE the amount of fuel in the tank to MINIMUM. Can lower front of tank enough without disconnecting filler neck, change the VBV (with tubing). Maybe those who have actually done can chime in.
#12
Junior Member
Hardest part of this job to me is disconnecting the electrical connectors that are on top of the tank. You can't see them, just have to feel around and be patient. Don't know if you can change the part w/o removing the whole tank but give it a try. Definitely have a near empty tank and use a floor jack and wood blocks to support as you take the straps off. Having a helper for this part would be a great help. Also before removing fuel lines you need to disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector that is also located at top of tank towards the back. After disconnected crank the truck and let it die. Once stalled crank it over more to ensure fuel line is depressurized.
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TerryH22 (06-07-2022)
#16
Senior Member
Just FYI... I hadn't gotten around to changing the valve/hose since I haven't wanted to be lying on my driveway in 100+ degree heat, but about 5 days ago my check engine light went out on it's own and hasn't came back on again. I cleared the code again and all seems to be normal now. I did start getting gas at a different gas station recently that is Top Tier gas (not because of the CEL, but just out of convenience), so makes me wonder if it could be fuel related, and not necessarily the VBV valve... at least in my case.
Last edited by TerryH22; 07-27-2022 at 10:09 AM.
#18
Senior Member
Actually it did come back, went off on its own again, but then in August I got the P2450. I cleared it a couple weeks ago, CEL came back on a week later, went off on it's own after a couple days. It is off currently, but.... I stopped this morning to fill up and it didn't want to take the gas. Only a gallon or two and would click off, so I had to keep stopping and starting, and then guess when I thought it was getting close to full. I've read that others have experienced that same thing,
So I've been putting it off, but now it looks like it definitely needs to get done.
So I've been putting it off, but now it looks like it definitely needs to get done.
#20
you would think this would be covered by Ford under their emissions warranty but it isn't for some reason. Ford has really made me question my customer loyality to their brand...
I wished Volvo would make passenger trucks!
I wished Volvo would make passenger trucks!