Ok got a quick question for you guys,
I have a 1995 ford ranger 2.3l 5 speed
Ive used the search function
Im throwing a p1443 Code
Which ive figured is either purge canister....purge flow sensor...vaccum leak
or a clogged cat possibly

What I wanna know
Is will the p1443 Code
Throw the truck into "stock" or Limp mode..and cause it to get ****ty gas mileage?
list of things ive done recently

Brand new plugs wires
NGK o2 sensors
Cleaned maf
new PCV
New air filter
New Temp sensor

 

everyone who's had that code reports crappy mileage. you're on the right track with what you're thinking is wrong. now fix it :)

 

i had that code once, it was the evap purge valve i believe

 

For 95~97, P1443 could possibly be the Canister Purge Solenoid or leaking hoses in the same general area. Often, it's the Purge Flow Sensor gone belly up.

 

anyway to test purge flow sensor..and purge canister..before I just start tossin parts at it lol?

I have a possible vaccum leak I need to fix first though..before I go any further so...while im in alabama and its warm I'll fix that!

 

First is a visual check of the hose segments that run between the canister and the engine and also pass through the Canister Purge Solenoid and Purge Flow Sensor on the way. If you have access to a hand vacuum pump, that would be handy too.

You should be able to do a quick test on the Canister Purge Solenoid by simply putting 12v across it and seeing if it opens.

Checking the Purge Flow Sensor isn't as easy.

I think Ford sells the whole assembly of CPS, PFS and hoses as a $100+ assembly. I was able to get the PFS for an Escort separately from RockAuto for about $20.

 

alrighty..as soon as I get some warm..climate I'll tear into this a little more..thank you guys!

 

i was throwing the same code....replaced the hoses and gas cap and i turned it off (code reader from work)

it came on again about a month later....i drove off from the gas station and forgot the gas cap

 

I actually think mines a leaky filler neck now that I think about it...because my fill neck has a slight leak..only when you top the tank all the way off..so I guess I'll seal that off first and see what happens!