Pinpoint Test A: Slow To Fill

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A1 CARRY OUT INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
- Carry out inspection and verification.
- Was the cause of the concern found?
  - Yes : REPAIR or INSTALL new components to correct the concern.
  - No : GO to A2.
A2 CHECK THE SYSTEM FOR ANY EVAP DTCs
- Connect the scan tool.
- Check the system for any of the following EVAP DTCs: P0446, P0451, P0452, P0453, P0454, P1450, P1451 and P260F.
- Are any of these DTCs present?
  - Yes : REFER to INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS article or INTRODUCTION -- FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID & MKZ HYBRID article to diagnose the EVAP system.
  - No : GO to A3.
A3 MONITOR THE FTP WHILE FILLING THE FUEL TANK
- Monitor the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) reference value while filling the fuel tank. Refer to INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS article or INTRODUCTION -- FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID & MKZ HYBRID article.
- Is FTP within specification?
  - Yes : GO to A5.
  - No : GO to A4.
A4 MONITOR THE FTP WHILE FILLING THE FUEL TANK WITH THE EVAP SYSTEM DISCONNECTED
- Disconnect the fuel tank-to-EVAP canister quick connect coupling at the EVAP canister. Refer to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING in this service information.
- Monitor the FTP reference value while filling the fuel tank. Refer to INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS article or INTRODUCTION -- FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID & MKZ HYBRID article.
- Is FTP within specification?
  - Yes : INSPECT the EVAP system for blockage or restrictions. REPAIR the blockage or restriction. If the restriction or blockage cannot be repaired, INSTALL new EVAP system components.
  - No : GO to A5.
A5 CHECK THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE ASSEMBLY FOR BLOCKAGE OR RESTRICTION
- Remove the fuel tank filler pipe assembly. Refer to FUEL TANK & FUEL LINES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ (EXCEPT HYBRID) article.
- Inspect the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler pipe vent tube (if equipped) for a blockage or restriction.
- Is the fuel tank filler pipe or fuel tank filler pipe vent tube (if equipped) blocked or restricted?
  - Yes : If possible, REPAIR the blockage or restriction. If the blockage or restriction cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new fuel tank filler pipe or fuel tank filler pipe vent tube.
  - No : GO to A6.
A6 CHECK THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE
- Inspect the fuel tank inlet check valve for restriction or sticking.
- Is the fuel tank filler pipe inlet check valve restricted or sticking?
  - Yes : If possible, REPAIR the restriction. If the restriction cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new fuel tank. REFER to FUEL TANK & FUEL LINES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ (EXCEPT HYBRID) article.
  - No : INSTALL a new fuel tank. REFER to FUEL TANK & FUEL LINES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ (EXCEPT HYBRID) article.