Normal Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the fuel tank evaporative emission system for significant leaks that occur following refueling of the vehicle. The PCM sets DTC P0457 and sends a message to the instrument cluster over the communication network to illuminate the check fuel cap warning indicator.