What is it?

Asked by jsco5971 Aug 31, 2016 at 02:50 AM about the 2006 Ford Fusion SEL V6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Underside of car...below spare tire Well, is a black
box...
What is it, does it need services?

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I believe what you are describing is the carbon canister unit. Part of the EVAP system, it's the same on a lot of Fords. The engine's computer controls the purge solenoid which draws fuel vapors back into the engine. The carbon filter is supposed to last the life of the car, but the EVAP canister itself may need to be serviced if it develops a leak, and you'll see a trouble code if that ever happens.

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