2001 Ford F150 p0442

2001 FORD F-150
199,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JD STEVENS
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code p0442 slready changed gas cap, where should i begin looking now
Nov 22, 2009 at 5:05 PM
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A code P0442 most likely means one or more of the following has happened:

A loose or improperly affixed gas cap
A non-conforming gas cap (i.e. not factory/original brand)
A small leak/hole in a fuel vapor hose/tube
Other small leak in EVAP system
Faulty vent o-ring seal
Possible SolutionsWith a P0442, the most common repair is to:

Remove and reinstall the gas cap, clear the codes, and drive for a day and see if the codes come back.
Otherwise, replace the gas cap, or
Inspect the EVAP system for cuts/holes in tubes/hoses
Nov 22, 2009 at 5:34 PM