• Solving the Ford DTC Mystery

    Some 2012-2013 Ford Flex, Mustang, Taurus and Edge vehicles equipped with a 3.5L twin-independent variable cam timing (TIVCT) or 3.7L engine and built on Jan. 3, 2012,through July 31, 2012, may exhibit a MIL on with DTC P1450.

    Some 2012-2013 Ford Flex, Mustang, Taurus and Edge vehicles equipped with a 3.5L twin-independent variable cam timing (TIVCT) or 3.7L engine and built on Jan. 3, 2012, through July 31, 2012, may exhibit a MIL on with DTC P1450.

    If this DTC is present, replace the evaporative emission canister purge valve with P/N AU5Z-9C915-B.

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    Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

    Mike Mavrigian

    Motor Age Editor

    Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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