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P1450 fault code: what 155 Ford owners reported

P1450 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 155 complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Updated November 3, 2026.

  • 155owner reports
  • 8car models
  • 0mention a crash
  • 0mention a fire
  • 2012–2018model years

Which cars get code P1450?

Every model whose owners mentioned P1450 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 P1450 show up?

By brand

  • Ford155

Component the owner filed it under

  1. Fuel/Propulsion System118 (76.1%)
  2. Engine47 (30.3%)
  3. Power Train24 (15.5%)
  4. Fuel System15 (9.7%)
  5. Gasoline14 (9%)
  6. Electrical System4 (2.6%)

Is there a recall for P1450?

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: Storage: Evaporative Emissions: Canister Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving. NHTSA campaign 26V369000 · June 9, 2026 · Affected cars
Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as… NHTSA campaign 19V515000 · July 5, 2019 · Affected cars

2017 Ford Focus, 2012 Ford Focus, 2014 Ford Focus, 2013 Ford Focus. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system. NHTSA campaign 18V735000 · October 22, 2018 · Affected cars
Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall… NHTSA campaign 15V618000 · October 1, 2015 · Affected cars

2016 Ford Fusion. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall… NHTSA campaign 15V005000 · January 9, 2015 · Affected cars

2014 Ford Focus, 2014 Ford Escape, 2014 Ford Edge. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery… NHTSA campaign 14V525000 · September 2, 2014 · Affected cars

2014 Ford Focus, 2014 Ford Escape. 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 model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine subject to prior safety recall NHTSA 12V-336. In some cases, the engine compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly… NHTSA campaign 13V584000 · November 25, 2013 · Affected cars

2013 Ford Escape. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Fuel System, Gasoline Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak. NHTSA campaign 13V227000 · May 31, 2013 · Affected cars

2013 Ford Fusion. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

What happened when owners saw P1450?

10 of the 155 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.

So I had check engine light I took it to the mechanic the code was p1450 the mechanic told me it’s the purge valve and it’s recall with ford book and appointment from the website witch is I did after I checked my vin I found out that’s this purge valve has recall and it’s free of charge I went to dealer they denied and said they have to do their diagnostic that will cost 190$ and they did not accept the car
2016 Ford FocusFuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11741600 · Jun 2, 2026
There is already a recall on the Ford Fusion for this very same issue, they have identical engines, fuel systems etc, but code is P1450 and at times, randomly the sound of a struggling fuel pump happens, and the solution is to have the Fuel Canister Purge valve replaced, this is a known and recalled issue on the Ford Fusion but apparently not on the 2016 Ford Escape SE that the majority of those vehicles do have both issues and failures with. Ford knows about this since they already have recalled the Ford Fusion for the very same thing happening. I have a "Forever Warranty" through Ford, which they explained 100% of all moving parts having to do with the Drive Train was covered, however they…
2016 Ford EscapeFuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11722235 · Mar 5, 2026
I PURCHASED THE CAR [XXX], FEW WEEKS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THEN DISAPPEARED, I WAS ALSO EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT COOLING FUNCTION, AS THE TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLS WAS SHOWING THAT THEY WERE BOTH ON AND IT WAS STILL WINTER/RAINY SEASON OUTSIDE. I TOOK THE CAR INNTO FORD DEALER AT SAN BERNARDINO CA, THEY TOLD ME THAT MOST LIKELY IT WAS JUST A DASHBOARD LIGHT MALFUNCTION BECAUSE THE DIAGNOSTICS RESULTS CAME OUT FINE AND AFTER RESEARCHING IN OTHER MANUALS EVEN THOUGH THE SEAT COOLING FUNCTION WAS SWITCHED TO "on", THE CAR DID NOT COME EQUIPPED WITH SEAT COOLING ONLY HEATED SEATS. 3 WEEKS LATER AFTER TAKING MY CAR HOME, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN ON Y DASHBOARD, I…
2018 Ford FusionPower Train, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11580810 · Apr 2, 2024
EVAP SYSTEM PURGE VALVE PROBLEM AFTER FILLING GAS TANK AND LEAVING STATION, VEHICLE STUTTERING AND STALLED ON ROAD (SAFETY ISSUE). I HAD TO WAIT TO RESTART AND THEN GIVE IT GAS AND BRAKE AT SAME TIME TO GET CAR MOVING. ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. TOOK VEHICLE TO O'REILLY AUTO PARTS STORE [XXX] FOR DIAGNOSTIC SCAN OF PROBLEM. CODE WAS P1450 UNABLE TO BLEED UP FUEL TANK VACUUM REPAIR CANISTER PURGE VALVE/SOLENOID. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALERSHIP ON [XXX] WITH INFORMATION ON CODE. FORD CONFIRMED REPAIR WAS REQUIRED. I GOOGLED THE ISSUE AND NOTICED FORD HAS RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM AND ASKED IF MY VEHICLE WAS COVERED. FORD SAID "UNFORTUNATELY YOUR VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED", SO I HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIR…
2017 Ford EdgeFuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11583899 · Apr 18, 2024
FUEL PURGE VALVE LEAKING. FORD PART NUMBER D2B19C987AB FOR WHOLE ASSEMBLY OR B33TB BOSCH FOR SPECIFIC VALVE. FORD DENIES THIS IS RELATED TO EMISSIONS THEREFOR NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR EMISSIONS PARTS. EVERYBODY IS CALLING IT AN EMISSIONS DEVICE THAT CONTROLS FUMES FROM GAS TANK. MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE SAME PROBLEM, IT'S VERY COMMON. CODE P1450 AND P0456. CAUSES CAR TO NOT TURN ON AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK. FOR SOME IT HAS STALLED THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AND UNABLE TO START CAR. THIS PART SHOULD BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. 2017 FIESTA, 50K MILES. EASY WAY TO TEST IS PULL THE TUBE FROM BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND FIREWALL AND IF VACUUM IS PRESENT IT'S LEAKING. DOES NOT REQUIRE…
2017 Ford FiestaFuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11405975 · Apr 1, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE P1450 WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WITH MCREE FORD (2800 GULF FWY, DICKINSON, TX 77539). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
2014 Ford ExplorerFuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11171843 · Jan 24, 2019
CODE P1450- FUEL TANK IS UNABLE TO BLEED UP FUEL TANK VACUUM, AND THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR AT THE ENGINE. IT IS A DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK PRESSURE. DUE TO THIS DEFECT, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AND A PIECE NOW NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.
2015 Ford F-150Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11311519 · Feb 25, 2020
APPROXIMATELY EVERY 2-3 TANK REFILLS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. THE FAULT CODE READS P1450 AND DEALS WITH THE CAP-LESS VACUUM PRESSURE. IT DOES NOT DIRECTLY AFFECT THE VEHICLES PERFORMANCE, HOWEVER, IT IS OF CONCERN AS THERE IS NO INDICATION AS TO WHY THE SYSTEM KEEPS READING A FAULT. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING OVER THE LAST 4 MONTHS AND APPROXIMATELY 5000 MILES. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 44400 MILES
2016 Ford Police Interceptor UtilityFuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11083497 · Apr 5, 2018
Ford Motor issued two safety recalls regarding this, but has since closed them without providing a safe resolution for consumers. July 8 2019 Ford issued Ford Safety Recall program 19S22 (following 18S32) for stuck open canister purge valve (CPV). This can result in a failure to bleed the vacuum from the gas tank, and deforms the gas tank upon failure. This has been confirmed, reproduced, and recalled by Ford before, but continues to happen nationwide to Ford Focus ST owners as a small subset of their vehicles. A stuck open CPV can result in a number of codes. In my case, I got a P1450, Ford-Specific check engine light on the MIL. This can cause inability to start, along with rough idle and…
2016 Ford FocusPower Train, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11735835 · May 5, 2026
I took my 2017 Ford Escape to the dealer for a check engine light (code P1450) that was due to an evaporative emissions problem. While checking for this issue, they found that there was coolant incursion into the combustion chamber of one of the cylinders. It is interesting that they checked for this problem while diagnosing an evaporative emissions issue. They told me the only repair is to replace the long block for $10,500. The head gasket failed due to a poor engine casting design. This is a problem that has affected thousands of Ford 2.0L turbo engines in multiple Ford products. Given the widespread nature of this issue, this seems like it should be a recall. The car is in my garage…
2017 Ford EscapePower TrainNHTSA complaint 11663300 · May 27, 2025

P1450: questions drivers ask

What does code P1450 mean?

P1450 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. 155 owners reported it to NHTSA, most often for the Ford Focus (100), Ford Escape (24), Ford Fusion (17); their reports describe what happened.

Which cars get code P1450 most often?

In NHTSA owner complaints, P1450 is mentioned most for the Ford Focus (100), Ford Escape (24), Ford Fusion (17), across 8 models and model years 2012 to 2018. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Is there a recall for code P1450?

No NHTSA recall text names P1450 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 P1450?

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 P1450. 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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