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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999TAURUS V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSFUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSORDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1999 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor: Description and Operation
1999 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Description and Operation
- For non- Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) equipped vehicles, the fuel tank pressure sensor is located in the upper surface of the fuel tank in contact with the vapor space.
- For ORVR equipped vehicles, the fuel tank pressure sensor is located inline and serviced as a fuel vapor control valve assembly.
- It monitors pressure and vacuum inside the fuel tank and communicates this information to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
- The fuel tank pressure sensor monitors vacuum level inside the tank during the OBD II leak test of the evaporative emission system.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.