Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The EVAP canister purge valve is controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM). The EVAP canister purge valve controls the flow of fuel vapors from the EVAP canisters to the engine intake manifold during various engine operating modes. The EVAP canister purge valve is normally closed.