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P04F0 fault code: what 8 owners reported

P04F0 is a manufacturer-specific powertrain code (engine, transmission, fuel and emissions), so its exact definition belongs to the carmaker and is not in the generic OBD-II list. What it meant in practice is below, from 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Updated November 3, 2026.

Owners also write it as P04F000 (the last two characters are the sub-code).

  • 8owner reports
  • 5car models
  • 0mention a crash
  • 0mention a fire
  • 2017–2023model years

Which cars get code P04F0?

Every model whose owners mentioned P04F0 in a complaint, most reports first. Each year opens that car's full problem report. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Where does P04F0 show up?

By brand

  • Volkswagen4
  • Ford3
  • Mercedes-Benz1

Component the owner filed it under

  1. Fuel/Propulsion System5 (62.5%)
  2. Engine4 (50%)
  3. Electrical System1 (12.5%)

Is there a recall for P04F0?

The others concern the component owners file this code under (Fuel/Propulsion System) on the same cars; they may or may not relate to the code. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. NHTSA campaign 25V467000 · July 11, 2025 · Affected cars

2022 Ford Bronco Sport, 2020 Ford Escape. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving. NHTSA campaign 25V455000 · July 7, 2025 · Affected cars

2022 Ford Explorer. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. NHTSA campaign 25V165000 · March 14, 2025 · Affected cars

2022 Ford Bronco Sport, 2020 Ford Escape. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. NHTSA campaign 24V187000 · March 8, 2024 · Affected cars

2022 Ford Bronco Sport. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. NHTSA campaign 22V859000 · November 18, 2022 · Affected cars

2022 Ford Bronco Sport, 2020 Ford Escape. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump: Control/Drive Module Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel pump control module (FPCM) bracket may not be secured to the fuel tank assembly, which can lead to FPCM failure and cause an engine stall. NHTSA campaign 22V787000 · October 20, 2022 · Affected cars

2022 Ford Bronco Sport. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection. NHTSA campaign 22V685000 · September 14, 2022 · Affected cars

2022 Ford Explorer. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Filler Pipe And Cap Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." NHTSA campaign 22V088000 · February 16, 2022 · Affected cars

2022 Ford Explorer. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

What happened when owners saw P04F0?

8 of the 8 reports, spread across the models above, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

I own a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan (EA888 2.0L). The Check Engine Light has repeatedly illuminated, and multiple scans show recurring EVAP/emissions and network communication faults: P04F0 (EVAP purge line A performance) and P0451 (fuel tank pressure sensor range/performance), along with U1111 00 (“function limitation due to missing message”) and U1123 00 (“databus error value received”). While drivability may seem normal at times, these faults persist and clear/recur, raising concerns about fuel-vapor containment/emissions compliance and potential intermittent loss or limitation of vehicle electronic systems/driver-assistance functions due to CAN-bus communication errors. I’m reporting this…
2023 Volkswagen TiguanEngineNHTSA complaint 11687590 · Sep 16, 2025
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? AutoNation Ford Corpus Christi found purge valve making abnormal clicking sound, valve sticking and closed. I replaced the valve with a new OEM part. Code P04F0 came off but vehicle would still lag and sputter when accelerating. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? feels like vehicle can hesitate or stop while accelerating and get rear ended Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Took vehicle back to AutoNation Corpus Christi and the tech's cannot find anything wrong with the vehicle but there is definitely an obvious issue…
2022 Ford Bronco SportUnknown Or OtherNHTSA complaint 11673918 · Jul 16, 2025
Lo que pasa es que se prende la luz del check engine por unas horas y se apaga pero la falla siguen en el vehículo y el código que marca cuando lo cheque P04F0 es una válvula de emisión evaporisantes en una FORD ESCAPE 2020, si tiene la falla por que se apago el check engine cuantos automóviles estén pasando por lo mismo y estén contaminado el medio ambiente gracias( Ford me va a cambiar la válvula que esta cubierta por garantía)
2020 Ford EscapeFuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11480225 · Aug 19, 2022
Im being told my car is not covered under the recalls from the Chicago Ford plan when I have the exact same DTC codes currently showing on my car as listed in the recall and SSM. The check engine light is on with DTCs P018C and P04F0. Please have the technician specifically reference Ford Special Service Message (SSM) 51247 and inspect connector C1198 on the driver's side frame rail for water intrusion, damaged terminals, or poor pin fit before replacing any parts. Also, please check my VIN for open Recall 22C02 (Fuel Filler Tube End Form) and perform the recall if applicable. If the P04F0 is related to the recall, please diagnose and repair accordingly. combination of P018C + P04F0 is still…
2022 Ford ExplorerFuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11749225 · Jul 8, 2026
Vehicle check engine light came on early August 2024. Vehicle was brought in for service and checked for codes. B1F4500 Battery has excessive resistance B21059A The operating conditions of component have not been satisfied. Battery was replaced and rechecked. Po4427A Evap leak detected P04F000 Charcoal canister has a malfunction Smoke tested EVAP system to see if there was any leaks and tested the valves to make sure EVAP system was working correctly. Charcoal canister not actuating correctly so was replaced and checked. Gas cap also replaced Several days later Check engine light returns. Code continues to say "Small leak in the EVAP system." Every time the code is cleared it returns and…
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-ClassFuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11646348 · Mar 4, 2025
VW Tiguan lost significant acceleration while driving on the highway. Vehicle check engine light came on. Felt like vehicle was going to stall and decelerated to a below highway required speed. Vehicle was inspected by a VW authorized service center and . Verified GFF found DTC's P0431, P04F0, P24D6, and P2101 were in fault mode. Significant oil leak also occurred. Failed component was crankcase pressure regulator and lower oil pan and gasket (due to increased pressure from failed PCV valve.) This was of great concern as the deceleration was significant while on the highway which could cause potential life threatening accidents.
2022 Volkswagen TiguanEngine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11682731 · Aug 24, 2025
Engine oil light came on and car was down about 2 quarts of oil AGAIN. Car was last serviced as noted below VW service 11/22/2024 Mileage in 62086 Mileage out 62087 (what kind of test drive was this, less than a mile) ?? 2021 VW Tiguan Service Advisor 413 Montpelier VW 802-223 -3434 ____________________________________________________________ A C/S: Check Engine light is no CEL Default 1000 CP606.33 1.1 06M-906-517-E VALVE 32.67 2.1 06Q-103-495-B SEPARATOR 93.74 3.2 06l—103-583-C GASKET130.06 4.1 06L-103-483-a GASKET 77.20 PARTS: 333.67 LABOR: 606.33 OTHER: 00.00 TOTAL line A $940.00 620000 P04F000; EVAP system high pressure purge line performance Checked purge valve and found oil in line…
2021 Volkswagen TiguanEngineNHTSA complaint 11650476 · Mar 25, 2025
11/19/2024 Check engine light came on while I was driving. Got home, checked oil and it was down about a quart. Oil had just been changed on 10/17/2024. Only approximately 1800 miles put on vehicle since last oil change. Vehicle was at approximately 62,000 miles. Also tire pressure light always on. Scheduled appt with VW dealer. Dealer invoice states "P04F000 Checked Purge valve and found oil in line, due to Defective crankcase breather, and causing an oil leak, replaced crankcase breather, replaced the EVAP purge valve and replace the upper timing cover gaskets. cleared oil off engine and test drove". the engine could have blown while I was driving this, I had no previous warning signs and…
2021 Volkswagen TiguanElectrical System, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11628620 · Dec 3, 2024

P04F0: questions drivers ask

What does code P04F0 mean?

P04F0 is a manufacturer-specific powertrain code (engine, transmission, fuel and emissions), so its exact definition depends on the carmaker and is not in the generic OBD-II list. 8 owners reported it to NHTSA, most often for the Volkswagen Tiguan (4), Ford Bronco Sport (1), Ford Escape (1); their reports describe what happened.

Which cars get code P04F0 most often?

In NHTSA owner complaints, P04F0 is mentioned most for the Volkswagen Tiguan (4), Ford Bronco Sport (1), Ford Escape (1), across 5 models and model years 2017 to 2023. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Is there a recall for code P04F0?

No NHTSA recall text names P04F0 directly. 8 recalls on the cars that report this code concern the same component owners name most (Fuel/Propulsion System); they may or may not relate to the code. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should I do if my car shows P04F0?

Write down when the code appeared and what the car did (warning lights, loss of power, noises, speed, weather). Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer or independent workshop to read the stored freeze-frame data before anyone clears the code, and keep the repair order. If the car loses power in traffic, stop driving it. CarHooq does not diagnose: these are owner reports and official recall notices, not repair advice.

How this page was made

CarHooq read the text of every owner complaint filed with NHTSA for 19 US and European brands (model years 2012 onwards) and picked out the diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote down. This page lists every mention of P04F0 (including sub-code forms such as P04F000). Manufacturer codes have no public standard definition, so CarHooq shows only what owners reported. Nothing here is a diagnosis. Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain), retrieved November 3, 2026. How CarHooq reports are made.

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