[dgt_mustang]

my buddy has an 02 v6 mustang and whenever he goes WOT the car hesitates real bad before shifting, there was a code on,
p0455
His ABS light is also on, that light might be from the dealership fucking it up though, he had a starting problem not to long ago, ended up taking it to the dealership and they ripped out the aftermarket security system that was killing the car everytime he tried to start, well in the process they thought his fog light wires were part of the theft, ripped those out, his left turn directional inside the car is always on, radio is off when car is in park, turns on when you shift into any other gear, and could turn on by itself when you turn the headlights on, also his traction control indicator light that tells you if its on or off is always on now, dealership did all that, but yeah, any ideas as to why he has a bad hesitation??
no seafoam already done that.......

[Avaric3]

Originally Posted by dgt_mustang but yeah, any ideas as to why he has a bad hesitation?? no seafoam already done that.......

bring it back to the dealer, that cars got issues

[GreenFaleen]

uhh go kick some ass at the dealer ship till they fix his car, dont let hack mechanics do that stuff, if they just started ripping wires that could have done it, also an auto will hesitate a bit if it is more than like half a second check fluid level in the tranny, and get a new air filter

[Juggalo_X]

dude that car sounds like an electrical nightmare. take it back and get a different monkey to work on it.

[itschristorres8]

when does the hesitation start? what rpm?
could be TPS or MAF sensor reading badly or needs to be cleaned an isnt reading correctly making a bad a/f reading

give me a min to check out the code

[itschristorres8]

just as i thought a fuel issue:



P0455 - EVAP Control : The PCM monitors the : * After-market EVAP : Check for audible :
: System Leak Detected : complete EVAP control : hardware (such as : vacuum noise or :
: (No Purge Flow or : system for no purge : fuel filler cap) : significant fuel odor :
: Large Leak) : flow, the presence of : non-conforming to : in the engine :
: : a large fuel vapor : required : compartment or near :
: : leak or multiple small : specifications : the EVAP canister and :
: : fuel vapor leaks. The : * Disconnected or : fuel tank. :
: : system failure occurs : cracked fuel EVAP :
: : when no purge flow : canister tube, EVAP :
: : (attributed to fuel : canister purge :
: : vapor blockages or : outlet tube or EVAP :
: : restrictions), a large : return tube :
: : fuel vapor leak or : * EVAP canister purge :
: : multiple fuel vapor : valve stuck closed :
: : leaks are detected by : * Damaged EVAP :
: : the EVAP running loss : canister :
: : monitor test with the : * Damaged or missing :
: : engine running (but : fuel filler cap :
: : not at idle). : * Insufficient fuel :
: : : filler cap :
: : : installation :
: : : * Loose fuel vapor :
: : : hose/tube :
: : : connections to EVAP :
: : : system components :
: : : * Blockages or :
: : : restrictions in :
: : : fuel vapor hoses :
: : : /tubes (items also :
: : : listed under :
: : : disconnections or :
: : : cracks) :
: : : * Fuel vapor control :
: : : valve tube assembly :
: : : or fuel vapor vent :
: : : valve assembly :
: : : blocked :
: : : * Canister vent (CV) :
: : : solenoid stuck open :
: : : * Mechanically :
: : : inoperative fuel :
: : : tank pressure (FTP) :
: : : sensor

[itschristorres8]

that turned out like shit...go to our stickies, v6 tech articles
2000 v6 mustang manual and go to the p0 codes

[Juggalo_X]

An evap problem WILL NOT cause hesitation. its tranny related IMO or its normal and he is just nit picking. I have been running my escort with en evap code for like 5 years and it just died this past week from an unrelated mechanical failure.

PS> Bad gas cap commonly causes this.

[Juggalo_X]

All the evap system does is recirculate fuel vapors to the intake.

[GreenFaleen]

po455 is fuel cap 99% of the time

[itschristorres8]

thats the code
wether or not i believe its an evap problem is different
i believed it to be a fuel problem

[Juggalo_X]

Originally Posted by itschristorres8 thats the code wether or not i believe its an evap problem is different i believed it to be a fuel problem

could have a dirty maf as well. but thats definitly an evap code. Detects a leak in the system (cannot pressurize its self) most commonly caused by a faulty canister purge valve or a bad, lose or uninstaller gas cap.

[itschristorres8]

Originally Posted by Juggalo_X could have a dirty maf as well. but thats definitly an evap code. Detects a leak in the system (cannot pressurize its self) most commonly caused by a faulty canister purge valve or a bad, lose or uninstaller gas cap.

yupp always do 3 clicks
and some places will charge and say they had to replace a hose blah blah lol
little does the customer know the just turn the gas cap 4 clicks over. drove the car and spent 1min on it

my opinion
MAF
02 sensor
probably running a on a safe more or defulting to it if the MAF sensor is dirty causing it to be rich and hesitate lean wont really do it

[GreenFaleen]

idt the hesitation is code related an evap leak code wouldnt cause that, i wanna heaar how bad the hesitation is before I assume

[Juggalo_X]

I agree there GF. also 99% of tranny issues are low fluid related.

[dgt_mustang]

it really sucks, like way over half a second, probably close to 2 or 3 seconds of hesitation with WOT. he says he is going to take it back to the dealship to fix all the other shit they messed up, but i think he called them and they said that they were gonna have to charge him again or something, idk imma get the full story on that, but im hopping low fluid lvl in the tranny is our ticket, imma check that now and be back here around 6. thanx guys, keep checking this post. imma update till its over.

[Juggalo_X]

That dealership better fuckin fix it for free they are the ones who let mr fuck bag wire puller work on it so they can pay for his mistakes.

[GreenFaleen]

yeah if dealership doesnt fix it for free give ford customer service a call on the service desk phones they usually take care of things. but it sounds like low fluid

[dgt_mustang]

okay, the day after i posted this, my friend was going by a place called strawberry chapel, well the road ended but it didnt end in his head, he went off the road a little ways and ended up taking the front bumper off, lost a headlight, he has awesome insurance though so theyre paying for it. soon as it gets fixed from that little mess, if its still doing the hesitation imma check the fluid.

[HMUSN]

add the hesitation to the insurance bill./