OBD II Code P1443

P1443 Evaporative emission control system, vacuum system, purge control solenoid or purge control valve fault. I am not to sure where it is on your car, but the equipment to test it is about $1,300.00 U.S. They check these with a smoke pump to test for leaks in the system. Most of these valves are on the firewall and have a vacuum hose attached. They also have what looks like a tire valve with a green cap. Will be cheaper to replace it than to test it. I think they are about $100.00 if you can find one.

You are close. It is the evaporative control system purge valve malfunction. It means the purge valve is bad. You do not need a harness. That is funny, that is all you need. It is on the drivers side of the engine compartment. I would send you a diagram but you would not be able to see it.

Jim

Did this come on since you last filled your fuel tank?

No this code has been on for a while. Thanks for the information guys. I will try that and see if it works for me.

I called a Ford Dealership this morning and gave them the code. They said there was definitely a leak somewhere in the emissions system. They said a smoke test on emissons needed to be performed. And that it was probably the canister purge valve or the hose leading to the intake leaking. I am having a place do the smoke test for $30.00 tomorrow. Then I will replace the part or parts that leak. Thanks so much for the help again, much appreciated.

Great price on that test!

No doubt that is super inexpensive. We get 1.5 hrs for it $140.00. But that does include lemon or orange flavor.

I have not had the smoke test performed yet. My husband replaced the hose going into intake today and another place leak was occurring. Waiting to see if service engine soon light comes back on. I had two major leaks where the clamp was not holding near as good as it needed to be.

My service engine soon light came on after I filled up. What is the problem?

See if the cap is loose.