'20 Ford Escape - EVAP Vent Circuit Code P0446

'20 Ford Escape - EVAP Vent Circuit Code P0446 - Green & Crusty

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26 күн бұрын

In this video I have a look at a customer's 2020 Ford Escape with the big 1.5 turbo that has an engine light on with a P0446 "Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) Vent Control Circuit." It also has a couple of other EVAP codes that popped up at the same time. Let's see what the issue is.
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@cypeman8037 24 күн бұрын

“Got to flip the car upside down” 😂😂😂 I had to pause the video while I digested that.

@LesReeves 24 күн бұрын

Yep had me giggling too.

@miss_sapphire 23 күн бұрын

Same 😂😂

@dongivens6818 19 күн бұрын

It was a slow burn for me. I chuckled, then 30 seconds later it hit me again and I chuckled. Then a couple minutes later, I laughed. Then I looked at the comments and laughed again.

@cnchess 24 күн бұрын

I love the joy you get when pissing off the KZfaq Trolls. Always good to see Mrs. O too.

@2405jacko 24 күн бұрын

I love it when Eric is roasting the trolls, it's freaking awesome!!

@Timkasa82 24 күн бұрын

Flip the car upside-down, this made my day. Thank you

@W62315 Ай бұрын

Getting a bit saucy putting the money shot in the thumbnail, eh? Think about the children!

@wallingj68 26 күн бұрын

Between that and looking for the crack AFTER the money shot seems to be a bit out of order.

@mikerichardson60 24 күн бұрын

Eric is obviously a fan of Ave's channel. I knew exactly what he wanted to say. lol

@joedurso5192 24 күн бұрын

Great comment …lol

@stuckinmygarage6220 24 күн бұрын

😂

@remogaggi82 24 күн бұрын

NSFW

@wespotter6985 24 күн бұрын

In an age of free everything.It's a breath of fresh air to see Eric.Working hard to provide an important service to the community

@bcad4066 23 күн бұрын

Free everything? Where do you live where everything is free? I want to move there!

@malcolmyoung7866 22 күн бұрын

Scotland… where I live… It’s free… But not everything is actually ‘free’..

@jordanvargovich 24 күн бұрын

Ok the turbo sound effects made this video a gem from the gate lmao

@tpanther9567 24 күн бұрын

Ivan should be proud of you, no parts required.

@2aminitials 23 күн бұрын

But instead Ivan is probably ashamed of Eric because he used butt connectors.

@65bugnut 24 күн бұрын

No better way to start my day, than a coffee, and a video from SMA. If you aren't having fun, you're working.

@wayneflittner4970 24 күн бұрын

Not sure why I get sucked into watching you diagnose car problems. Too bad the car repair world doesn't have more guys like you that diagnose things instead of just parts swappers.

@jeffchimileski6283 24 күн бұрын

Auto makers should pay you a consulting fee for your excellent diagnosis. You are a very good role model for others to follow.

@donmunro144 24 күн бұрын

In a way, they do pay him. They keep building junk to ensure job security.

@jordanvargovich 24 күн бұрын

If that is Mrs O looking rough then Eric is the luckiest man on earth lol

@thatdave86 23 күн бұрын

He got away with it too,the hot chocolate may have ended up in certain places,he lucky 😅

@bruceinskeep6203 24 күн бұрын

Although your vids are great ,we always appreciate Mrs O coming to save the day

@rhoptry 24 күн бұрын

Oh jeez, what a good one! Green crusties, "get a tissue ready", hot chocolate in the bay, Mrs. O just up from a nap, not making the segue given 'engineer" as lead-in. I'm watching this one again.

@dave_n8pu 24 күн бұрын

Sipping my coffee, eating a breakfast sandwich, watching Mr O's video, equals a pretty good start to the day.

@michiganracer1181 24 күн бұрын

Not sure where the fear of king cobras comes from but it was hilarious..😎 you have a knack for making something that would be absolutely boring to watch very entertaining and educational for us diy’ers. Thanks!

@hotflashfoto 24 күн бұрын

"I'm no engineer, but I am intelligent regardless."

@OtisPlunk 24 күн бұрын

… was waiting for: “Why don’t you engineer a response down there in the comment section…” 🙂 Nice money shot! Always nice when Mrs. O makes an appearance.

@rickwhepley3377 24 күн бұрын

Another shop would have installed a new vent valve, then the purge, then a new cannister valve, then charged you to smoke it, might even have dropped the tank to "inspect" the sending unit. The world is filled with parts cannon changers but few can actually perform a diagnostic on the circuit. Good work Eric O, even without the glasses you found it.

@KennyBaltz 24 күн бұрын

The other shop would have also scratched the roof when they flipped it upside down to work on it per instructions!!! Have a great day Rick. -KB

@Paul1958R 24 күн бұрын

Ford dealer would have quoted a new PCM at $4500

@FranciscoJimenez-bb7fk 24 күн бұрын

Dirt and debris ? Time for the shop vacoom😆

@bradhaines3142 24 күн бұрын

fuck electrical

@stuckinmygarage6220 24 күн бұрын

💯

@stusims1702 23 күн бұрын

I'm no engineer, but I am a genuine Mr. Fix-it. 😊 Green crusties just don't have a chance with you sniffing around, Mr O. SMA is where automotive problems cease to be. Always a pleasure seeing the quality of your work. And if a troll gets a little bit tweeked, that’s a good day, too. 😅

@blackscotydog 24 күн бұрын

"My favorite part of the day...pissin people off"......Classic Eric O.

@blockage86 24 күн бұрын

Is it too early to have a cocktail while watching a moneyshot? 🍻🥃🍸 I think not! Bravo Eric O!

@brucejones2354 24 күн бұрын

" how did my big fat nose miss that"...... because you don't see with your nose, that's why ! I just Really love watchiing these videos from Eric.

@athletikonaol 24 күн бұрын

We like to see Mrs O because then we know all is right with the world. Plus, she has great suggestions.

@lvsqcsl 24 күн бұрын

You know, Eric, it just goes to show how powerful your channel is as a platform. I would be willing to bet some engineer at Ford saw the videos you posted and immediately got the idea to move the battery to afford better service on these Ford Escapes. GREAT VIDEO!

@RJJ6129 24 күн бұрын

That’s because he’s an influencer!😂

@huntley513 24 күн бұрын

I bet you are correct Sir. Although I bet the engineer goes to work and asks for a raise saying I conducted a survey and out of 1000 people they all said I love the car, it's perfect (sarcasm) I just wish you would move the battery,,,and bam he is a hero

@lvsqcsl 24 күн бұрын

@@huntley513 Absolutely! I couldn't agree more!

@eltonyancey6426 24 күн бұрын

I've had a 13 & 17 . took too long to move it. Don't know if I will get another one.

@jdraupp 23 күн бұрын

While I love Eric O, I somehow doubt that a video he released in 2024 influenced the engineering of a vehicle built about 5 years before that release.

@bensmith6051 24 күн бұрын

Eric O straight killin’ it on content lately. My guy is the money shot whisperer.

@rickcoleman8903 24 күн бұрын

I feel fortunate as one of the KZfaq people being brought along always educational.

@tomd5010 24 күн бұрын

I bet Ford saved at least .01 per vehicle by not covering that gap in the wiring cover. Always providing value to the customer!

@joeacfalle2380 24 күн бұрын

Eric O’s “Mighty Fine Glasses” a must tool as we get younger…🤭

@brucewalker1908 21 күн бұрын

Hi Eric want to thank you for your videos on repairing 4 wheel drive trucks. Took mine in and mechanic said I need a new transfere case. All the problem was a 15 amp fuse had blown. With out your video I would have never known where to look. You saved me thousands of dollars. THANK YOU

@devttyUSB0 24 күн бұрын

@11:45 the stone in the palm of your hand thing, i felt that man, i felt that. :P

@rcf8367 24 күн бұрын

👍 Another great bird dog hunt for finding the broken wire!

@James-dm6ey 24 күн бұрын

Hey Eric; tech tip; I use a seam splitter from a sewing kit to open up harnesses. Cuts the tape without risking cutting insulation of the wires.

@bobmanzi7712 24 күн бұрын

she never looks rough, great stuff thanks.

@stephenbierlein2517 24 күн бұрын

Great job as always. The best down to earth car repair person. No bull. Unlike a lot of other creatures. Have a great day.

@douglash3129 Ай бұрын

Hi Mrs. O. We miss you!!😉

@glenherbert7606 21 күн бұрын

Always good when Mrs. O stops in.

@terryskinner9466 24 күн бұрын

Checking the ground and power usually gets that sniffer going in the right direction! Great job Eric! You make it look too easy‼️

@zeke1eod 24 күн бұрын

Let the haters hate. Your shop, your repair lol. I've used crimp connectors professionally since 1989. Jeez, people let it go. Stay safe, and God bless

@Ghauster 24 күн бұрын

I love the crimp and seal connectors. Such an improvement over a standard connector for automotive use.

@zeke1eod 24 күн бұрын

@Ghauster I used to use crimp and seal, with heat shrink, then tape, then loom, and then more tape, just to piss people off 🤣

@mauricegd 24 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂@@zeke1eod

@throttlebottle5906 20 күн бұрын

crimp connectors suck, but they're better than "wifi" connections. lol

@davidkasperek3907 24 күн бұрын

Morning coffee with Eric and Vanessa.😊

@lvsqcsl 24 күн бұрын

Eric, most people are presbyoptic by age 45. Since you were born in 1979 you will be that age this year. I think you should accept that. GREAT VIDEO!

@chiparooo 23 күн бұрын

Man, you made that look easy! Great job. Thanks for sharing!

@stangaston9033 24 күн бұрын

Mrs. O looking good as usual.

@RonBuning 22 күн бұрын

I is an engineer and just love the way Eric diagnoses and narrows down the problem. I fixed an overheat situation in a Camry after watching a video. Good ole thermostat!! Makes me happy to live in SoCal where we don't have an opportunity to accumulate mud or salt!!

@markbulva4188 24 күн бұрын

Hey Eric O just wanted to say I’ve learned so much about the non mechanical side of vehicles from watching your channel and you are a great mechanic. I couldn’t get your quality of work anywhere I live so don’t worry about the intenet warriors. Most cant change their own tires

@dans_Learning_Curve 24 күн бұрын

I really would like some vehicle engineers to chime in an defend or support the idea that engineers should have to work on stuff they design!! 🍿🥤

@dennisgoans701 17 күн бұрын

Oh, I hear you on have to work on first 1000 or so. Would stop some of this crap. I work on appliances and you would not believe some of the stuff I run into.

@toddbartlett8817 24 күн бұрын

Love the Mrs O cameos. Good job Eric. We do not see these issues in the lower mainland. Only if the customer does alot of winter activity in the mountains. We do repair a ton of rodent chew damage all year.

@ralphwatten2426 24 күн бұрын

You "am" a good mechanic. Champion O' Chia! Thanks Mr. O.

@spelunkerd 24 күн бұрын

This is a lot like the debate about epoxy covered rebar. When it first came out people logically thought it would prevent water contact with the steel and slow rust. What happened is water found its way in, and the epoxy prevented it from draining or evaporating away. So, rust happened just as often, despite the extra expense of the epoxy. The epoxy also had a way of concealing rust making it harder to identify. Plastic covered body parts are in the same category, they are cosmetic barriers that hold dirt and moisture against vulnerable parts.

@craigwalker6513 24 күн бұрын

Mrs O has the toughest Job , supervising you

@TimfromAlabama 24 күн бұрын

Those covers underneath are issues for everyone who does dirt roads. My old 04 GMC Z71 had skid plates underneath it...someone opted for upgrade, thick ones, thank goodness cause I slid those things many times when a dirt road fell out from underneath me..loggers tore up those roads I hunted on to the point, at times, you went down a road for from 1/3 mile to over 4 miles, tires digging in, underneath belly scrubbing along as you ran thru the old ruts. Anyway, after one very muddy hunting season, I took my old Z in for an oil change. Young kid, bless his heart, raises it up on the lift, starts removing the skid plate to get to the oil drain, SPLAT...huge Alabama red clay mud wad the size of your head falls right ON his face. Swearing, yelling, all the expected sounds came from the service bay. Dude hadn't been working changing oil for more than a couple months maybe, and I come along and teach him the hard lesson to, LOOK before you drop covers....LOL. Service writer and 4 other tech in the shop come out where I am, laughing hysterically...I knew all of them personally for years...thanking me for the great lesson I just brought to the new guy. I bet he never did that again. Those skid plates can hold quite a large amount of mud when you drove in mud like I did, and many others, while on a hunting outing on a logging road. Watch the face and look before you just start dropping a cover...lesson learned...LOL. Cheers.

@TheMiningCabinet 24 күн бұрын

The Ford Escaped with a good repair. 👍

@thes2kguy 24 күн бұрын

With all due respect, even "looking rough", Mrs. O is one hot cup of cocoa 😅

@Redial2416 24 күн бұрын

Another great video. Love the banter between you and Mrs. O.

@robiecarmichael9958 24 күн бұрын

Great video and diagnostic as always. Thank you for taking us along. Much appreciated. Have a great weekend

@mikechiodetti4482 24 күн бұрын

The green crusties strike again. But wait! The "KING OF CRUSTIES KILLER" Mr. O to the rescue and the crusties are foiled again! (Audience applause at this point) All kidding aside...... GOOD ONE MR. O! Nice to see Mrs. O today.

@scannerlanier471 23 күн бұрын

I would have added.....Enter Mrs.O who gives him a smootch on the cheek while joyfully proclaiming "My hero" "Saving the world without a cape" (More audience applause and whistles) Camera fades, announcer says "tune in tomorrow for another money shot" then close out theme song begins to play, roll credits

@mikeyp1977 24 күн бұрын

Finally got my own “money shot” today. Faulty parking sensor wiring after a previous accident 👍🏻😁😁

@arnemalmkvist8553 24 күн бұрын

You are hawk eye Some green here on cabel From a young man (68) in Sweden I have learn a lot from you to find electric things and grounding and green things around cabels Thanks 👌

@dwk5234 23 күн бұрын

Eric, you’re a diagnostician extraordinaire!

@PhillipBailey 24 күн бұрын

very good demonstration! Nice to see I'm not the only dirt road salt eating tech. I would have followed up with a purge and seal test as well. It only takes a few minutes. Its possible the current circuit code was preventing the vent solenoid bidirectional test.

@porkchop4604 21 күн бұрын

I'm laughing my ass off....." good thing it wasn't a king cobra". Eric one of the best features of your videos are the one liners😂😂😂

@tywebb355 24 күн бұрын

Another A+ video !! I like the new battery placement. Not thrilled with the fuzzy cardboard

@eugenepolan1750 23 күн бұрын

There should be a symbol molded into those underbody panels that denotes the type of material they are made from.....Look for a triangle with an image of soda straws or plastic tableware from the plant cafeteria. ....somebody got an award for coming up with that material!

@redlock4004 24 күн бұрын

A new meaning to the term Green Vehicle. Some times green ain't so good.

@Stover1928 24 күн бұрын

Loved the video as always. You hunt crusty wires like a pig hunting truffles! I learn every time I watch.

@AnthonySmith-hr2kp 20 күн бұрын

Hahahaha, working on the car kinda blind. Still found it took 5 minutes lomger. Nice job Mr O!!!

@SimiNelsonFamily 24 күн бұрын

I’ve never seen so many green crusty broken wires as I have on your channel. Here in the PRC (Calif.) we routinely drive cars a lot longer than your “Old rotted cars” and just don’t have those problems. Great work again!

@MrTonyPiscatelle 24 күн бұрын

The wire whisperer strikes again !

@ParkerDunne 23 күн бұрын

Since I've started watching your videos it has really accelerated my diagnostic capabilities and I'm sure I'm not the only one, but I hit a wall with resistance in wires and was struggling to wrap my head around it when you have full voltage then plug a module in and the voltage drops, now I understand that resistance can't handle load and that was all thanks to you but I noticed you don't have any videos teaching that lesson with a multi meter you just go straight for the test load and prove it candle handle the load, so please Mr. O make a video for the next young fella bc when I was trying to figure it out I went straight to your videos digging for guidance! Love you! Thanks for the lessons!

@fastturbo7150 24 күн бұрын

A 2020 with green crusties already :/ dang, great video like always eric 🙌

@throttlebottle5906 20 күн бұрын

only made of the highest quality parts! 🙄

@mjmcomputers 24 күн бұрын

Your turbo sounds are always spot on.

@RM..... 24 күн бұрын

If i was local to SMA id just bring my truck to him for all the maintenance,because id trust him to work on it.Nice job as always Eric and Mrs.O 😁

@rogerlegault5314 28 күн бұрын

Great vidéo, as usual, 876k members getting close to the big1 million. congratulation. try somme contact lens, you will find the green crusties even faster. you are still the champ in that categorie.

@norcaltrav 24 күн бұрын

“Flip the car upside down.” 😂 sometimes i watch your channel just for the one-liners

@josephbaker677 24 күн бұрын

I love our Gen X humor. Brown chicken Brown cow moment!

@jamesbruno5896 24 күн бұрын

Nice diag & repair! Happy Friday team SMA!

@stu8575 26 күн бұрын

Ta-Dah!! Congrats to Mrs O for the help!

@one44east77 24 күн бұрын

Great video. Really appreciate the info you provide in your videos.

@kozaka1971 24 күн бұрын

love your videos keep them coming

@richard1835 Ай бұрын

Thank you SMA

@edwardhugus2772 24 күн бұрын

Mrs O, just in time to save the day....again..... You are one lucky guy.

@christopherdean2893 24 күн бұрын

You are such a fortunate man with a good wife like Mrs O

@SouthMainAuto 24 күн бұрын

She's a pretty luck lady for sure :)

@paulroggemann1017 24 күн бұрын

ANOTHER great video, full of important information.

@joetiberio2771 22 күн бұрын

Eric, You Did It Again 👏👏👏👏 Bravo !!!

@phillperry487 Ай бұрын

Another excellent vid mate

@glenharper3136 24 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video Eric and the Lovely Mrs. O.

@rjb6327 24 күн бұрын

Always nice to see Mrs. O. 🤩

@milesmahan 24 күн бұрын

Ima get one of those automobile barbecue skewers

@ejwxb2561 24 күн бұрын

Great catch - I would have walked past that a lot more times than it took you to dial in on the open ckt.!

@Paul1958R 24 күн бұрын

Eric, Another great video - thank you! SMA#1 Paul (in MA)

@JackdeDuCoeur 24 күн бұрын

Nice work

@LesReeves 24 күн бұрын

Could have I am an old experienced broken wire spotter Cheers Mr O you are the best.

@miket1322 24 күн бұрын

i always look forward to how you weave in the transition part at the end of your videos. Always brings a smile to my face, but today I had to laugh out loud.