2001 Ford Focus code P0460

2001 FORD FOCUS
156,000 MILES
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LUISITO123
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I have retrieved a P0460 code in my ford focus! I have read many forums about it but nothing seems to give me a clear answer...I have added a fuel system cleaner so far, and the code is still there. What can I do to go about this code? I have the ford repair manual, and I tried to follow the "how to test" but there are some things I am not very clear
Oct 17, 2013 at 6:03 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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evap codes are the hardest to diag. you need a smoke machine, volt meter and a scan tool to work through the flow chart to find the failure.

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Oct 17, 2013 at 6:18 PM
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LUISITO123
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I took my car a couple of months ago for the same problem, and the technician told me everything was fine... that I was getting that code due to some bad wiring....thats kinda a bogus answer! I do have a voltmeter and a scan tool...could you guide me on how to go about this?
Oct 18, 2013 at 4:20 PM
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Yes, the best way is to use smoke machine, here is a video to help you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTNr3IEgVF0

Let us know how it goes
Nov 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM