Component ID needed (99 2.5L0

[Leigh]

On my 99 2.5L; in what I assume is the fuel return "pluming"; the tubing from the injection "system" passes through a component mounted in the engine compartment, drivers side, near the fender edge.

Other than the fuel inlet & outlet nipples, there is a vacuum line (possibly a vacuum shut-off valve?); there is an electrical connector, and a knurled "cap", or "knob" on top

Pardon my ignorance, but I've scoured the web, including forums,parts sites-Ford & Rock Auto; plus my useless Chilton manual: and I can't find any reference to this device, as to what it does; and if it requires any periodic maintenance?

Best regards,
Leigh

 

[Earl43P]

Evaporative Emissions solenoid.
Vents engine vacuum into the fuel tank.

 

[killj0y]

 

[Earl43P]

Red wire w/ black stripe, green wire w/ black stripe.

If it goes bad, your Check Engine Light will come on and a code will be stored.

If it isn't broken, don't fix it.

 

[sheltonfilms]

Yeah if its bad you will usually get a code like P1443.

 

[Leigh]

Thanks for the "positive" replys.

Thanks.

Leigh

 

[Leigh]

The component "in question"

The component in question was/is:
Vapor Cannister Purge Valve Motorcraft P/N CX2127 / Generic 9C915.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

Leigh