PCV valve replacement.

[andytyson1]

New to the site - great info so far!

I just bought a used 1999 Ford Explorer Sport 4x4 with 107K. It didn't come with any of the manuals, so I downloaded the owner's manual and service manual from www.fleet.ford.com

I was reading the service manual, and the schedule for 100K includes the following:

"Replace PCV valve (except for 4 cylinder engines. See page 5.)"

Flip to page 5, and here's what it says:

"No Cost PCV Valve Replacement

For all light truck vehicles equipped with V6, V8, or V10 engines, your dealer will replace the PCV valve free of charge at 100,000 miles except in California and Canada. For all passenger vehicles with V-6 or V-8 engines, it is not necessary to replace the PCV valve until 100,000 miles. This replacement will be at the vehicle
owner’s expense. If you are unsure about your engine type, ask your dealer."

The Explorer is considered a light truck vehicle and not a passenger vehicle correct? I took the manual into my local dealership, and they balked at replacing it. Does anyone have experience dealing with this?

 

[ncranchero]

That's a new one on me ! Exactly where does it say that? Scan & post maybe?

My bad, WELCOME to the site !!

 

[andytyson1]

I have it in .pdf format...no idea how to post it though.

 

[waskly]

pcv valve is an emission component which makes it a warranty item that is covered under emissions.


7/70 or 8/80. federal / cali.

 

[ncranchero]

I have it in .pdf format...no idea how to post it though.

That is for the '99 year model, changes in 2000 and up. But that's what it says..........

pcv valve is an emission component which makes it a warranty item that is covered under emissions.


7/70 or 8/80. federal / cali.

That is correct. The following list is covered by the Fed Emission laws.

List of Parts Covered by Emissions Warranties
² Air/Fuel Feedback Control System and Sensors
² Altitude Compensation System
² Catalytic Converter
² Cold Start Enrichment System
² Cold Start Fuel Injector (1)
² Controls for Deceleration
² Distributor Assembly
² Electronic Ignition System
² Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to Catalyst)
² Electronic Engine Control Sensors and Switches
² Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve, Spacer, Plate and Associated
Parts
² Exhaust Heat Control Valve
² Exhaust Manifold
² Fuel Filler Cap and Neck Restrictor
² Fuel Injection System
² Fuel Injector Supply Manifold
² Fuel Sensor (1)
² Fuel Tank (non diesel only)
² Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve (1)
² Fuel Vapor Storage Canister, Liquid Separator and Associated Controls
² Ignition Coil and/or Control Module
² Intake Manifold
² Intercooler Assembly - Engine Charger
² Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) System
² PCV System and Oil Filler Cap
² Powertrain Control Module
² Pulsed Secondary Air Injection Valve/Secondary Air Injection Pump
and Associated Parts
² Spark Control Components
² Spark Plugs and Ignition Wires
² Synchronizer Assembly
² Throttle Air Control Bypass Valve
² Throttle Body Assembly (MFI)
² Turbocharger Assembly
² TWC Air Control Valve
² Volume Air Flow Sensor

Important Information About List of Parts
Also covered by the two emissions warranties are all emissions-related
bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors,
non diesel fuel lines, and wiring harnesses that are used with
components on the list of parts, above.

 

[waskly]

That is for the '99 year model, changes in 2000 and up. But that's what it says..........



That is correct.

haha i'm wrong guess some laws changed, since federal its 3/36 covered.

it used to be 7/70or 8/80 federal/cali. for pcv. cats are covered. pcv no longer. funny.

i just looked up in a 2010 manual.

 

[andytyson1]

So the dealer is require to change it, correct? Do you have experience with convincing them to do it? Should I cite the law, or call Ford?

Thanks for your help!

 

[2TimingTom]

It's a bit of a PITA, but you could probably replace it yourself with half the hassle of trying to convince a Ford dealership to work you into their schedule to perform a free service. Not to mention the time involved calling to set up the appointment, driving there and waiting.

And the valve itself costs like.... less than $3.

 

[waskly]

So the dealer is require to change it, correct? Do you have experience with convincing them to do it? Should I cite the law, or call Ford?

Thanks for your help!

this was pre y2k free pcv's, you can try but i doubt you get anywhere, if this is for a 99 year vehicle, they dont even support it past recalls.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the stock 95-01 section. It's not worth wasting time on a part that cost a few dollars, and takes a couple of minutes to replace. You could clean the old PCV with brake cleaner spray instead of replacing it.